Appen is hiring a

Technical Architect

Hyderabad, India
We are seeking a seasoned Technical Architect to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing robust, scalable, and high-performance architectures that meet the evolving needs of our business. This role requires a deep understanding of modern technology stacks, cloud infrastructures, and software development practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architectural Design & Strategy: Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and reliable architectures that align with business goals and technological advancements.
  • Technical Leadership: Provide expert guidance and mentorship to engineering teams, ensuring best practices in software development, code quality, and architectural integrity.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Technology Evaluation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact and value to the business.
  • System Integration: Oversee the integration of new systems with existing infrastructure, ensuring seamless operation and minimal disruption.
  • Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize system performance, addressing bottlenecks, and ensuring high availability and reliability.

Qualifications

  • Experience: Minimum 6+ years in software development, with at least 1+ years in an architectural role within a large-scale tech environment.
  • Broad Technical Exposure: Extensive experience across multiple roles in tech, including software development, IT consulting, QA, software development in test (SDET), DevOps, and platform engineering.
  • Career Progression: Proven track record of advancing from junior to lead positions, demonstrating growth and leadership capabilities.
  • Technical Expertise:
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.
  • Strong fundamental of Software Engineering.
  • Breadth of knowledge in modern software landscape.
  • Experience with modern front-end and back-end frameworks (e.g., React.js, Spring).
  • Deep understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Soft Skills:
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Comfortable and effective in leading communication with a wide range of functions, including peers, product teams, business units, customers, marketing, sales, VPs, and other key stakeholders.
  • Visionary Mindset: Possesses a clear vision for creating and implementing strategies that drive company growth and improvement.
  • Resilience Under Pressure: Demonstrates persistence and the ability to remain composed and effective under significant stress and pressure.
  • Problem-Solving: Capable of overcoming challenges and finding solutions in complex, high-stakes situations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Cloud System Design: Experience in designing scalable cloud systems.
  • Diverse Infrastructure Expertise: Proven experience working with various infrastructure and application designs.
  • Testing Proficiency: Familiarity with a wide range of testing concepts, including automation, frameworks, and best practices.
  • Big Tech Experience: Previous experience in large tech companies or similar environments.
  • Project Lifecycle Management: Exposure to managing multiple projects, from conceptualization to delivery.
  • Current Knowledge: Actively keeping up to date with the latest developments in software development, particularly within the last 3 years.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Be at the forefront of the AI race.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment amongst globally brilliant minds.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Documentation & Standards: Develop and maintain architectural documentation, coding standards, and best practices to ensure consistency and clarity across teams.

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