Language

• Fluent English (required)  

Technical Architect Responsibilities 

• Ensure alignment with business strategy and product goals. 
• Design solution architecture based on business requirements.  
• Present solution alternatives and lead architectural decision-making with stakeholders.  
• Define non-functional requirements.  
• Design technical architecture (application, security, and infrastructure).  
• Validate technical feasibility with technical stakeholders.  
• Review and optimize existing code to improve quality, performance, and maintainability.  
• Define tech stack, technical standards, best practices, and technical guidelines.  

Technical Architect Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering and at least 2 years in Technical Architect or Senior Technical Leadership roles.
• Hands-on experience across backend, frontend, and cloud infrastructure.  
• Strong expertise in Domain-Driven Design (DDD), SOLID principles, Hexagonal Architecture, Clean Architecture, Modular Architecture.
• Proficiency in Microservices, API design, Event-driven architecture and Micro-frontends.
• Solid experience with AWS cloud platforms.  
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and DevOps best practices.  
• Experience modernizing, optimizing, and upgrading legacy systems.  
• Graduate of a Systems Engineering degree or similar.  

Hands-on Development Experience

• Kotlin or Java 
• Quarkus or Spring Boot 
• SQL and NoSQL databases  
• Kafka  
• AWS
• React, HTML and JavaScript  

Additional skills

• Ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies. 
• Familiarity with LMS and educational technology ecosystems is a plus: LTI, H5P, SCORM, xAPI, LRS 
• Strong understanding of Data modelling, Integration patterns and Security best practices 
• Knowledge of Extreme Programming and Software Craftsmanship principles (nice to have).  
• Proficiency in Documentation, Architecture decision processes, UML, C4 modeling, AWS diagrams, Flow charts, Data flow diagrams, Sequence diagrams, Threat modelling, non-functional requirements 
• Strong experience using AI tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude.
• Experience defining AI frameworks, Skills and rules, AI agent profiles, Prompt libraries.
• Ensure performance, scalability, reliability, maintainability, privacy, and security.  
• Research technical topics, evaluate options, and conduct Proofs of Concept (PoCs).  
• Facilitate technical discussions and decision-making processes. 
• Support DevSecOps and CI/CD initiatives. 

Soft Skills

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to break down complex problems into manageable components. 
• Communication: Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.  
• Technical Leadership: Ability to guide engineering teams, influence decisions, and drive alignment toward architectural goals without direct authority.  
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Strong ability to work across cross-functional teams.  
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.  
• Problem-Solving: Strategic thinking to resolve complex technical challenges.  
• Attention to Detail: Ensures high standards in design and implementation. 
• Organization: Ability to structure work, manage multiple initiatives, and balance short-term delivery with long-term architecture goals.  
• Responsibility: Ownership of technical decisions and their impact.  
• Proactivity: Anticipates risks, identifies opportunities for improvement, and acts before issues arise.  
• Stakeholder Management: Strong capability to engage, influence, and align stakeholders at different levels.