Client Software Architect

Role & responsibilities

1. Software Architecture & Design:

2. Lead the design and architecture of complex client-side applications using C#, C++, .NET Core, and JavaScript (along with relevant front-end frameworks like React or Angular or Electron).

3. Create high-level and detailed architecture designs, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and maintainable across multiple platforms.
4. Design, document, and communicate architectural decisions to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements.

5. Work with product managers and business stakeholders to understand user requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

6. Industrial Device Integration:

7. Design and implement integration solutions for industrial devices and systems (e.g., scanners, cameras, printers, PLCs, sensors, controllers, etc.) into enterprise software applications.

8. Utilize communication protocols like OPC, Modbus, MQTT, or proprietary device interfaces to facilitate seamless integration between software and industrial hardware.
9. Work with cross-functional teams to manage data flow from industrial devices and ensure that the software can process and analyse real-time data effectively.

10. Ensure the scalability, security, and reliability of industrial devices within the larger system architecture.

11. Leadership & Mentorship:

12. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, ensuring best practices in software engineering and design patterns are followed.

13. Guide and collaborate with team members on complex development tasks, code reviews, and problem-solving.

14. Promote and establish software design principles such as SOLID, DRY, and separation of concerns.

15. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

16. Collaborate closely with backend engineers, UI/UX designers, and product managers to ensure seamless integration between client-side and server-side systems.

17. Work with QA teams to ensure that code quality and performance meet industry standards and user expectations.

18. Lead and participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings.

19. Technology Evaluation & Implementation:

20. Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve development efficiency, system performance, and scalability.

21. Drive the adoption of modern software development practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and automated testing frameworks.

22. Champion the use of .NET Core, C#, JavaScript, etc. to build robust and performant applications.

23. Performance & Scalability:

24. Ensure that the applications are optimized for high performance, responsiveness, and scalability.

25. Identify and resolve bottlenecks in the system architecture and codebase to enhance system performance.

26. Implement caching strategies, load balancing, and other performance optimization techniques.

27. Quality & Security:

28. Maintain high code quality by implementing code reviews, unit testing, and ensuring security best practices.

29. Ensure the application complies with security, privacy, and regulatory standards.

30. Continuously monitor and improve software development processes, tooling, and practices.

31. Client Engagement & Technical Support:

32. Interact with clients and stakeholders to understand their technical needs and provide solutions that align with their goals.

33. Provide technical support during the deployment and maintenance phases of the project lifecycle.
34. Address complex client-side issues and provide solutions to ensure client satisfaction.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering with 15+ years of experience in C#, C++, and Microsoft .NET stack (including .NET Core, WCF, WPF and ASP.NET).
• 5+ years of experience in a software architect or lead role with a focus on client-side applications and integration.
• Strong experience with client-server architecture, RESTful APIs, JavaScript, and web technologies (HTML, CSS, front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or ).
• Significant experience with industrial device integration, including the integration of cameras, scanners, printers, PLCs, sensors, IoT devices, and other industrial hardware using protocols like OPC, Modbus, MQTT, and other industry-standard communication protocols.
• Expertise in modern software development methodologies and design patterns (e.g., TFVC, MVC, MVVM, SOLID, etc.).
• Deep understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and principles of software design.
• Experience with performance optimization and scalability best practices.
• Strong knowledge of version control (e.g., Git), CI/CD practices, and automated testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud services and infrastructure (Azure, AWS, etc.) and how they relate to client applications.
• Experience with frontend frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, Electron, etc.) for client-side development.
• Proficiency with C++ for performance-critical applications, such as those requiring low-level system interactions.
• Familiarity with industrial automation systems and IoT solutions.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and experience with project management tools (JIRA,TFVC Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, such as automated build pipelines and infrastructure as code.