Technical / Software Architect - Leeds based Global Services / Software vendor REF 560

Purpose: To support the design, development and delivery of the Product Roadmap in conjunction with sales, operations, technology and senior management within Agile/SCRUM and PRINCE2 methodologies.

• Work collaboratively with key business stakeholders and the Product and Innovation Manager to create technical specifications (both functional and non-functional) as required for new software and updating existing software.
• Use tools as appropriate to create representations for requested changes of user interface or underlying product behaviour
• Define all technical implementation aspects of feature delivery, contributing to coding & style guide standards as required and ensuring at all times that implementation adheres to the strategic guidance set by the Chief Technology Officer
• Communicate all concepts and guidelines effectively
• Ensure development progress adheres to initial design
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to developers if required
• Ensure software meets all requirements of quality, security, modifiability, extensibility etc.

• Supports Product & Innovation Manager and the sales teams during client demonstrations where in depth technical discussion is required.

• Proven experience as software architect
• Experience in software development and coding in various languages (C#, .NET, Java etc.)
• Excellent knowledge of software application design and architecture
• Excellent knowledge modelling methods
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS, JavaScript and UI/UX design
• Understanding of software quality assurance principles
• A technical mind set with great attention to detail
• High quality organisational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities with the ability to communicate at all levels, technical and non-technical

• Experience of a growth company with multiple products in a continuous delivery model
• Experience of and/or understanding of working in a global marketplace and across global cultures