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We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our team and actively contribute to building solutions for digital channels (including front ends and back ends), owning and being accountable for the architecture definition. Additionally, they will actively provide support throughout project execution to the analysis and development teams to ensure the soundness, quality, and fit‑for‑purpose of the delivered solution, ensuring it is addressing the necessary functional and non‑functional requirements and the alignment with the solution design.

• Design system architectures that will meet business needs and requirements (functional and non‑functional), by acting as a bridge between business/functional and technical teams.
• Ensure the correct behaviour of designed solutions and how they will fit the existing enterprise landscape.
• Define architecture roadmaps (including transition architectures) to meet client’s requirements.
• Define migration strategies from existing to new solutions.
• Own the production of architecture artefacts (blueprints, solution architecture documents, architecture decision records).
• Justify architecture choices through trade‑off analysis.
• Provide guidance to technical leads and development teams.
• Describe the structure, characteristics, behaviour, and other aspects of the architecture to various stakeholders.
• Guarantee the adoption of architecture standards and guidelines.

• Proven work experience as a Solution Architect or similar role (minimum 5 years).
• Strong knowledge of the Telco Domain is preferable.
• Knowledge in web and mobile front‑end architectures.
• Experience designing solutions applying software architecture concepts:
  • Architecture styles (e.g., monolithic: n‑tiered, distributed: microservices, SOA)
  • Patterns (e.g., SSR/CSR, CQRS, BFFs) and design principles (e.g., SOLID, DRY)
  • Quality attributes (e.g., modularity, multi tenancy, scalability, reliability)
• Strong ability to identify trade‑offs and consider architecture decisions’ impact on technical, functional and business contexts.
• Knowledge of application security concepts such as TLS, OAuth, OIDC.
• Strong knowledge of API design.
• Good understanding of integration solutions, and their role and responsibility in a typical enterprise architecture.
• Knowledge of Dev(Sec)Ops practices and tools.
• Knowledge of containerisation concepts and technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of Cloud Platforms like AWS, Azure & GCP is preferred.
• Strong ability to produce documentation using adequate tools and standards (e.g., C4 notation, BPMN, UML, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or similar.

• Ability to adapt to different contexts, teams, and clients.
• Team‑work skills but also a sense of autonomy, even in remote contexts.
• Motivation for international projects and availability to travel.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making and troubleshooting skills.
• Efficient communication and presentation skills.
• Strong ability to influence people and generate consensus.
• Ability to explain complex architectural concepts to different stakeholders.

At Celfocus, we are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds, gender identities, and abilities. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs. If you require any adjustments during the selection process, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team.