Software Architect

Mandatory:

• Engineering degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Desirable:

• Masters degree

Mandatory:

• Proven experience as a Software Architect with a strong portfolio of successful projects.
• Proficiency in Python and C programming languages.
• Knowledge on communication protocols [Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, NTP, etc.]
• Knowledge of software development methodologies and lifecycle.
• Understanding of agile development practices.
• Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.
• Knowledge of user interface design principles for desktop applications.
• Experience in performance optimization and code refactoring.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of software development methodologies and lifecycle.
• Experience with railway signaling software or other transportation-related systems.
• Vital or secure software development
• Knowledge of databases [MySQL, InfluxDB, MongoDB, NoSQL, Prometheus, RethinkDB or Redis], and communication protocols [Profibus or Modbus] would be a plus.

Competencies & Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically and independently.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and lead projects autonomously.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Ability to work with remote collaborators
• Agile, Inclusive, Responsible
• International mindset

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

• Contribute to the elaboration of product/system specification & architecture, in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Define the software requirements specifications
• Define the functional requirements, operational requirements, interfaces requirements and the requirements linked to performance, safety, cybersecurity, Reliability Availability and Maintainability (RAM) constraints
• Ensure that all the requirements can be verified (testability, )
• Ensure the traceability of the software requirements through the development cycle
• Define the software architecture
• Elaborate the functional and structural breakdown into software components
• Allocate the requirements to the software components
• Define the interfaces between the software components
• Define the dynamical behavior of the software
• Validate the feasibility of the solution: model simulation, mock-up
• Take main technical choices for software development
• Select development tools, methodology (ex: UML, ), programming languages, coding strategy and coding rules, strictly following internal process/methods & tools recommendations
• Contribute to the selection of the execution environment (processor, operating system, middleware, basic software), together with the product architect, system engineering manager and hardware architect
• Arbitrate and validate major software design choices
• Mentor developers and provide technical leadership within the team
• Perform software/software integration, together with the software designers
• Perform hardware/software integration, together with the hardware architect
• Specify, design, prepare and perform tests and verifications of his/her deliverables
• Sustain the software
• Keep informed of the evolution of technologies through techno watch
• Contribute to standardization by reusing existing solutions or by defining reusable solutions, including COTS*
• Apply and ensure application of processes and standards