As a Solution Architect at Sumerge, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of our projects. This senior role requires deep expertise in cloud\-native technologies, microservices architectures, and DevOps practices. You will be responsible for designing resilient and scalable software solutions, guiding the development of complex, cloud\-based applications, and ensuring the integration of cutting\-edge technologies and practices such as event streaming and Kafka. Your role will also involve presenting architectural strategies and engaging effectively with both technical teams and non\-technical stakeholders to drive project success and innovation. This position demands strong technical skills and exceptional leadership and communication abilities to lead teams and projects towards achieving ambitious technical goals. ### **Responsibilities** * Provides effective strategic direction to enterprise\-wide application design, policies, standards and processes. * Design and implement complex software applications combining front\-end, back\-end, databases, and integration layers. * Act as the primary software architect for projects, setting the technical standards and choosing the appropriate technologies and architecture to meet current and future needs. * Mentor and lead a team of software engineers, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation. * Collaborate with project managers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and to specifications. * Evaluate new technologies and software products to determine the feasibility and desirability of incorporating their capabilities within the company. * Troubleshoot, test, and maintain software platforms to ensure strong optimization and functionality. * Works on presales activities to identify the client's needs and consults on the right solution. * Identifies, estimates, schedule, and technical risk for solution elements, both in sales and proposal efforts and in implementation planning. * Provides technical advice to project managers and gives technical direction to team members. * Participates in the coaching and learning of the whole engineering organization. * Represents Sumerge as an external spokesperson and networks with people outside Sumerge in related fields. **Requirements** * Bachelor of Computer Science/ Engineering is a must. * Minimum of 8 years of experience as a software engineer with substantial exposure to cloud\-native and full\-stack development. * In\-depth knowledge of microservices architecture and design patterns, demonstrating the ability to design, implement, and maintain scalable and resilient microservice\-based systems. * Proficient in DevOps methodologies, particularly CI/CD and test automation, to enhance software quality and delivery speed. * Experience with event streaming platforms like Kafka is highly desirable, providing a strong foundation in handling real\-time data processing and analytics. * Demonstrated ability to architect complex software systems with multiple parts across front\-end, back\-end, and integration points. * Proficient in backend development using Java, Spring or Quarkus, and experienced in frontend technologies like Angular and React. * Extensive experience with database management and integration technologies. * Strong capability in presenting architectural decisions and communicating complex technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non\-technical stakeholders. * Demonstrated commitment to technical innovation and staying current with emerging trends and technologies in the software development field. * Proven leadership skills and experience in mentoring software engineers, promoting a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the team.