Software Architect

This job is for you if

• You would like to work in a positive atmosphere where teamwork and trust in your colleagues are primary values.
• You succeed in an environment that values initiative and sharing feedback, and where your suggestions and efforts are recognized and appreciated.
• You are used to taking responsibility for solving difficult tasks and are directly involved in how your efforts impact the final result.
• You enjoy working closely with software development teams and prefer communication and facilitation over technical documentation preparation.

Your future tasks will include

Ongoing responsibilities

• Mentor and guide team members on architectural concerns and tooling.
• Guide the creation and evolution of architecture; create models; and evaluate alternative approaches.
• Translate business strategy into a technical vision and strategy.
• Coordinate and facilitate activities aimed at architectural design and managing technical dependencies.
• Ensure the system’s adherence to NFRs.
• Research and analyze technology trends.

Inception phase

• Provide technical expertise to business stakeholders to help them select the correct technical solutions.
• Facilitate the process of gathering/managing Non-Functional requirements.
• Lead the initial architecture envisioning effort at the beginning of a project.
• Guide design and communicate the architectural vision; prepare architectural documents and presentations.
• Participate in the Buy vs. Build and Go-no-Go discussions.
• Lead the search and analysis of solutions and tools that can help solve problems.
• Provide technical expertise to BAs and developers to help them make the correct technical decisions.

Construction phase

• Together with the Head of Development, ensure that all teams adhere to the architectural direction and standards.
• Ensure that the implementation fits the initial architectural vision.
• Guide the team members through negotiating technical dependencies on the Solution and ART levels.
• Understand existing enterprise assets such as frameworks, patterns, and subsystems and ensure that developers use them where appropriate.

You are going to need this to be successful in this role

• At least 5–7 years of experience designing and implementing software applications.
• High proficiency with PHP and Laravel.
• Experience working on large-scale, high-load systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of web applications, cybersecurity, and open-source technologies.
• Outstanding collaboration, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Experience overseeing the development process for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Professional experience analyzing code and architecture for weaknesses and errors and overseeing plans to improve them.
• Exceptional expertise in Agile/Lean architecture approaches.
• Good level of English, at least Upper-Intermediate. Fluent Russian is essential.

Why choose HomeBuddy

• Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere without being tied to one place — while ensuring you are available to our team during the agreed working hours.
• Achieve a harmonious work-life balance with a flexible schedule tailored to your local needs, along with paid vacation, sick leave, and local holidays.
• Empower yourself with work equipment of your choice, partially paid for by HomeBuddy and up-to-date apps and tools to maximize your productivity.
• Feel valued and appreciated with an industry-leading compensation package.
• Get recognized and rewarded for both outstanding individual efforts leading to extraordinary results and our team's success.
• Enhance your well-being with our allowance program, which covers fitness activities and mental health programs.
• Learn and expand your knowledge by both working on complex tasks and using paid training opportunities, including courses, events, and conferences.

How to join HomeBuddy

• Application/­resumé review by the Hiring Team.
• Introductory online interview with HR.
• Technical interview or interview with a Hiring Manager.
• Test assignment.
• Final interview with the Hiring Team.
• Onboarding.

If this sounds like you, we should talk!