Software Architect

Job Description

About Proshort Proshort is an early stage, VC funded silicon valley start-up. We are building a short video platform for enterprises that delivers personalized content. This will be a short video platform purpose built for professionals that can be integrated with existing content and communication consumption channels, such as slack or teams. The engineering team based in Bangalore works on super hard problems in machine learning, scalable architecture and man machine interface. Proshort has been started by a team with deep expertise in building scalable Internet products. We are looking for an ambitious and self-driven Software Architect to join our team. As an architect, you will be responsible for making design choices, coordinate oversee technical standards including software coding standard, tools and platforms. Your responsibilities: Identifying business requirements and requirements of the stakeholders on the project Collaborate with other professionals to determine functional non- functional requirements for new software, platforms applications Design the entire system based on the received requirements Choose the technologies for implementation of each component and connections between components Review the architecture and code Pay attention to system integration, sustainability feasibility Manage all phases of technology development Oversee supervise the work of the development team Guide/coach developers engineers Suggest implement solutions for process improvement Adhere to all the requirements guidelines for quality, security, extensibility, plan for new technology insertion Understand plan evolutionary paths Manage risk identification risk mitigation strategies associated with the architecture Skill sets/Experience we require: Proven work experience as a Software Architect, Software Development or similar role Proven coding experience in various languages -preferably Python, APIs, ReactJS, GCP Knowledge of HTML/CSS, Javascript UI/UX design Understanding of software quality assurance principles Technical mindset analytical approach Great attention to detail good leadership skills Good interpersonal communication skills Pedigree: Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science or relevant field 10 Yrs of prior experience in a SaaS Product