C++ Software Architect

at  OMP

Belgium
We are OMP, a game changer that optimizes supply chains of the world’s leading companies with our very own smart software and services.
Are you passionate about designing top notch software? Eager to solve complex real-world problems with smart software? And does defining and guarding software architecture give you a thrill?
If that’s the case, you’d make a perfect Software Architect at OMP.

YOUR PROFILE

We are looking for someone who meets the following qualifications:
A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or another relevant field.
At least 5 years of work experience in designing and building software applications.
Proficiency with at least one relevant technology (C++, C#, Javascript, OPAL, etc.).
A conceptual, generalist knowledge of different technologies and the curiosity to stay up to date with various technology stacks.
Good communication skills.
Excellent collaboration skills.
Pride in the high-quality software you design.
Bonus points if you have:
Relevant experience in cloud-native technologies, streaming frameworks, service-oriented architecture, and API development.
Experience with working in remote teams.
Knowledge about testing systems.
But most of all, you are fun to work with and a great team player!

SOFT SKILLS

Conceptual

creative thinker

Communicative

Team player in a global context

Passionate

Taking ownership of your work

Leadership skills

Generalist

HARD SKILLS

Solid theoretical and practical background in software and architecture design

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Required:
English
A plus:
Any other language

• Developing high-level technical designs of new software features with a special focus on the links and nodes between multiple product modules and components based on a clear vision on future extensions and robustness and considering all desired functionalities.
• Leading medium and large development projects according to agile methodology, through all steps of the software development life cycle from analysis, architectural design, programming, and testing to maintenance.
• Discussing and validating functional requirements with our product managers and product analysts.
• Guiding a team of software engineers and software experts to execute your technical design.
• Delivering the developed features according to our high-quality standards.
• Working closely together with our quality assurance test engineers and giving input about test scenarios.
• Validating the correct implementation of required technical features.
• Managing after-care once the development has been delivered, including future extensions, maintenance, and debugging.
• Designing and following up on large, cross-team project tracks by providing input for development budgets and identifying milestones, intermediate deliverables, and quick wins. This is carried out in close collaboration with the project manager and product architect.
• Playing a key role in defining and guarding the overall software architecture and design of our applications in close collaboration with fellow software architects.
• Building and maintaining a panoramic overview of relevant technological features and trends.
• Sharing your experience and know-how for several development projects.
• Developing best practices for software development, delivery, and technical educational materials.
• Making and keeping our applications future-proof by exploring improvements in other technologies.
• Serving as a top consultant to senior management in long-range planning concerning new areas of technical advancements