Director - Software Engineering Architect

The Team: Lead a newly-established horizontal function within the Plan & Build technology team, where innovation and collaboration are at the forefront. The team will review & enhancethe architecture of existing products and work on exciting greenfield opportunities. This role will work closely with the Automotive Insights Architecture team, adopting and contributing to best-practice standards.

The Impact: We are looking for a talented and experienced Software Engineering Architect to join our Automotive Plan & Build team. This role is critical in providing scale and support to the Head of Technology, offering guidance and insights on designing and building scalable, performant, and efficient products. The ideal candidate will have a strong architectural background and a passion for innovation, along with experience in reviewing and improving existing product architectures.

Whats in it for you:A cloud-first organization with a suite of existing products and an ambitious roadmap of new products will provide a unique opportunity to innovate.Bluesky thinking is encouraged and cutting-edge technology solutions will be required to achieve the ambitions of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Architectural Guidance:

• Provide expert guidance on software architecture and design principles to ensure the development of scalable and efficient products.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define & apply architectural standards and best practices.

• Product Development:

• Work closely with product management and engineering teams to design and implement innovative solutions that meet business requirements and enhance user experience.

• Lead architectural discussions and design reviews to ensure alignment with overall technology strategy.

• Performance Optimization:

• Analyze existing product architectures for performance, scalability, and maintainability; recommend improvements and optimizations.

• Conduct performance testing and tuning to ensure products meet high-performance standards.

• Collaboration & Communication:

• Partner with the Head of Technology to provide strategic insights and support in technology initiatives and product roadmaps.

• Communicate architectural decisions and rationale to stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment across teams.

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation within the team.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by mentoring team members and promoting knowledge sharing.

What Were Looking For:

• Extensive experience with AWS services and architecture, including knowledge of best practices for designing scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions tailored for automotive forecasting applications.

• Strong ability to design complex systems and integrate various components, ensuring seamless communication and functionality across multiple services and platforms within the AWS ecosystem.

• In-depth understanding of data modeling, storage solutions, and analytics tools,enabling thearchitect to develop effective strategies for managing and analyzing large datasets.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.