Software Architect

Oivan Group Oy; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company seeks a Software Architect to oversee the architecture of complex software systems. The role includes high-level design, providing technical leadership, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate should have experience in software architecture, strong communication skills, and a commitment to quality standards. The company values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, offering an equitable compensation model.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing high-level software architecture.
• Strong knowledge of architectural styles and design patterns.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and define the high-level architecture of software systems.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and evaluate their impact.
• Establish and enforce coding standards and best practices.
• Create and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle.

Job description

What You'll Do

• Architectural Design
  • Design and define the high‑level architecture of software systems, including selection of appropriate frameworks, tools, and technologies.
  • Ensure that architectural designs meet business requirements and are scalable, secure, maintainable, and future proof.
  • Create architectural diagrams, models, and documentation to communicate design decisions to stakeholders and development teams. Including in the draft BRD and technical CR definition processes together with product owners and technical product owners.
• Technical Leadership
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring that they adhere to architectural standards and best practices.
  • Review code and technical designs to ensure they align with the overall architecture.
  • Mentor and support developers in solving complex technical challenges.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Work closely with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand business requirements in and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Collaborate with other architects and technical leaders to align on architectural decisions and ensure consistency across projects.
  • Communicate architectural decisions and strategies to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Technology Evaluation
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the organization’s architecture.
  • Conduct proof‑of‑concept projects to assess the feasibility of new technologies and approaches.
  • Recommend technology stacks, tools, and frameworks that align with the organization’s goals and technical requirements.
• Quality Assurance and Standards
  • Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and best practices to ensure the quality and consistency of software solutions.
  • Perform architectural reviews and audits to ensure compliance with standards and guidelines.
  • Ensure that software solutions meet non‑functional requirements such as performance, security, and scalability.
• Documentation and Reporting
  • Create and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, including technical specifications, design patterns, and best practices.
  • Report on the status of architectural decisions, technical risks, and challenges to stakeholders.
  • Document and communicate trade‑offs and decisions made during the architecture design process.
• Project Involvement
  • Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to implementation and deployment.
  • Assist in the estimation of project timelines, resources, and costs based on architectural designs.
  • Provide input and guidance on technical feasibility and potential risks during project planning.

What You Have

A Software Architect is responsible for designing high‑level structures of software systems, ensuring that they meet both functional and non‑functional requirements, and aligning the architecture with business goals. The Software Architect in Oivan is responsible for designing and overseeing the architecture of complex software systems, working closely with development teams, stakeholders, and other architects to ensure that software solutions are scalable, reliable, and aligned with business objectives. The Software Architect will also provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the software development lifecycle.

Who We Are

Oivan company culture is reflective of our core values: Responsibility, Reliability, and Fellowship. The decisions we make today influence our tomorrow. We are sincere in our responsibility towards our employees, customers and the environment. Fellowship unites us as an international community of thinkers and doers. Throughout our hiring process, you will have access to a broad representation of the Oivan team in order to get to know us as we learn about you.

At Oivan, we appreciate different lifestyles and cultural backgrounds. We welcome diversity as a strength. We consider all applications equally regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We strongly encourage individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in tech to apply. On our equitable compensation model, we routinely analyse and close out pay disparities when we find them, including an annual compensation review.

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