Software Architect

Work setting

• Consulting firm
• Information technology (IT) service provider

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Collect and document user's requirements
• Coordinate the development, installation, integration and operation of computer-based systems
• Define system functionality
• Develop flowcharts, layouts and documentation to identify solutions
• Develop software solutions by studying systems flow, data usage and work processes
• Evaluate the performance and reliability of system designs
• Evaluate user feedback
• Execute full lifecycle software development
• Plan every step of the integration of a computer-based system
• Prepare plan to maintain software
• Research technical information to design, develop and test computer-based systems
• Upgrade and maintain software
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Execute and document results of software application tests and information and telecommunication systems tests

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• IBM Certification
• Information technology infrastructure library (ITIL) Certification

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• IBM Maximo
• HTML
• MS Windows
• Servers
• Enterprise Applications Integration (EAI)
• Java
• JavaScript
• JSP
• Servlet
• Object-Oriented programming languages
• Web service design
• SQL
• Mapping and data visualization software
• Database software
• Software development
• XML
• Data analysis software
• Oracle
• Git
• Python
• Apache Ant
• Apache Tomcat
• SAP BI BusinessObjects
• Manual Testing
• Perforce

Area of work experience

• Project implementation
• Design
• Quality assurance or control

Area of specialization

• System integration
• Development of computer applications
• Development
• Business process management
• Technical support
• Testing
• Business methods analysis

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Analytical