The Architect collaborates as part of a scrum to continuously improve our web application within the Development Roadmap. Understanding our architecture, API and UI/UX, the Developer will work closely with our operational teams and, sometimes, end clients with the guidance of the Development Manager to deliver on time within our global security standards. 

Experience: 2 to 3 years

TEAM CONTRIBUTION

• Work closely within an Agile Scrum team with the support of the Product Owner and Development Manager
• Participate in and contribute to Architectural Reviews
• Participate in and contribute to Agile team ceremonies including: Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Reviews, Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, System Demos
• Continuously improve the development, testing and deployment of our Web Application

SCRUM PERFORMANCE

• Understand each project scope and schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value;
• Contribute to project status and working meetings;
• Monitor your progress, highlighting risks and issues to the Development Manager
• Proactively solve problems to stay on plan

DEVELOPMENT

• Minimise the code that you use by utilising other microservices and functions
• Evaluate components versus self-generated code
• Code within our global security standards
• Include comprehensive logging and error reporting in all work 
• Design your code to be tested using our automated tools
• Follow all code conventions and never ever hard code parameters
• Check all code into our DevOps system and ensure that it compiles successfully
• Peer review code for others and proactively suggest improvements as standard
• Leave your code ready to be read and understood by a Martian dropped from Space

TARGET VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or BS or equivalent experience
• Prior experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies with enterprise-level application development projects
• Our tech is Azure Serverless Cloud and so the successful candidate will be proficient in most of the following:
  • C#, .NET Core, Web API, HTML5, JavaScript, Angular.io, T-SQL, Azure Services including App Services and Service Bus, Specflow and Selenium, Micro Services, DDD, TDD, BDD and Azure DevOps

ABOUT YOU

• Solid understanding of software development life cycle models
• A proven track record of successfully developing software or web development projects using Agile methodologies including 3+ years within complex projects in a high-tech development environment
• Can-do attitude honed in a small business or team, ideally in the financial services sector
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands
• Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the “big picture” view

BENEFITS

• Valued member of the TIDR
• Provide support and expertise in terms of application architecture
• Opportunity to join a motivated, committed and dynamic team
• Microsoft certification provided
• Opportunity to assist into our cloud solution upgrade