Software Architect

We are an exciting, USA-based technology company with a rich history of software engineering in Kathmandu. Join our dynamic team and elevate your career by contributing to the development of cutting-edge internet web applications using the latest technologies.

Position: Software Architect

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance of innovative software solutions, ensuring service performance, durability, cost-efficiency, and security.
• Architect scalable and resilient systems while adhering to software engineering best practices to uphold the highest quality standards.
• Guide the team in solving complex business problems with innovative software solutions.
• Participate in the full software development life cycle, including front-end, back-end, and API development, with a focus on scalability and performance.
• Build reusable code and libraries to ensure maintainability and scalability.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, integrating insights to enhance company offerings.
• Drive the adoption of agile methodologies, participating in sprints and retrospectives to optimize team productivity.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging feedback and innovation within the team.
• Ensure security best practices are implemented across all projects, identifying and mitigating potential vulnerabilities.
• Act as a mentor and knowledge resource for team members, providing guidance on technical and architectural challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, attending daily stand-ups and relevant meetings to ensure project alignment.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Software Architect or similar role, with a strong understanding of architectural design patterns, system reliability, and scaling.
• Extensive experience in full-stack development, with proficiency in HTML5, CSS, ReactJS/Redux, and object-oriented JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience with NodeJS, and a strong preference for familiarity with Python and Golang.
• Expertise in Typescript and experience with Nest and Next frameworks is highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of AWS architecture, DevOps tools, and cloud services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of APIs, libraries, and RDBMS (SQL and NoSQL).
• Experience with Unix/Linux systems, including shell scripting.
• Strong foundation in computer science principles, including object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Proven experience in test-driven development, continuous integration, and deployment processes.
• Track record of developing, building, and maintaining scalable APIs, user-facing applications, and backend services.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Git, Trello, and design tools like Moqups and Figma.
• Security-minded with a keen eye for identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a demonstrated ability to educate and lead teams.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to supervise and motivate a team to achieve organizational goals.

Additional Skills:

• Self-motivated, fast learner with strong organizational skills.
• Passionate about teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years of professional full-stack software development experience, with a significant portion in an architectural or leadership role.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary exceeding market standards for exceptional candidates.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Five working days per week.
• Festival bonuses and various leave options including paid, sick, paternity, and maternity leaves, in addition to national holidays.
• Leave carry forward policy.

Location:

• Hybrid mode based in Kathmandu, with a requirement to work from our offices as needed.

Note:

• The role involves collaborating across different time zones, necessitating flexibility in working hours to meet project demands.