Lead Architect

Job Title

Lead Architect

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

• Lead software architecture throughout the development lifecycle, considering system constraints and enterprise architecture strategy.
• Identify opportunities for modeling, simulation, and prototyping to support solution design.
• Share knowledge on evolving software architecture practices and anticipate future developments.
• Select appropriate design standards, methods, and tools to support scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Support and guide developers and peers in the software development discipline, contributing to the architect community.
  
  

About The Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of 12+ years of experience in full-stack development, collaborating with team members to solve challenges.
• Experience designing and developing scalable enterprise applications that manage large datasets.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Cloud and related technologies (cloud-native design, monitoring, and data stores).
• Understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Event-Driven Architecture (EDA), and microservice architecture.
• Experience working in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and agile environments, with a focus on cloud data security.
  
  

Technical Expertise

• Proficient in Java and Python, with experience in object-oriented programming (OOP).
• Experience with Angular and cloud platforms (OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker).
• Familiarity with streaming and queuing technologies such as Kafka.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., Couchbase).
• Exposure to continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) practices is a plus.
  
  

Detailed Tech Stack

• Experience applying cloud-based development practices using container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Skilled in using data structures and libraries in Java and Python, with knowledge of design patterns.
• Understanding of microservices and their design patterns.
• Experience with XML, RESTful APIs, and Edifact.
• Experience using troubleshooting and monitoring tools such as Grafana, JMeter, and Splunk.
  
  

Behavioural & Other Competencies

• Clear and effective communication skills to engage with stakeholders and customers.
• Collaborate with implementation teams to identify and document technical debt, patterns, and practices.
• Contribute to the technical evolution of the product and communicate benefits (cost, performance, scalability, security, efficiency) to business owners.
• Interest in staying current with technology trends and standards.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  
  

What We Can Offer You

• 🎯 A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, youll power the future of travel with a critical mission and extraordinary purpose. 
• 🌎 A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture. 
• 🎓 Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, from on-the-job training to formal activities, and daily interactions. 
• 🤗 A caring environment – Amadeus fosters a caring environment that supports both professional growth and personal well-being. 
• 💰 A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive compensation packages, including salary, bonus, caregiving and health benefits. 
• 🌟 A flexible working model - Embrace our flexible working model, enabling you to excel wherever and however you work best. 
• 🌈 A diverse, equitable, and inclusive community – We are committed to enabling each employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment. 
• 📈 A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental to shaping our relationships with customers, partners, and employees.
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience. 

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law. 

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