Software Architect - LATAM

at  ChaiOne

Title: Software Architect
Practice: Engineering
Reports to: VP of Delivery
Location: Only Latin America - Remote
Position: Long term contract

ABOUT US

ChaiOne is a global leader in developing innovative custom software for energy & industrial enterprises. Bootstrapped the day Steve Jobs announced the Apple App Store 16 years ago, ChaiOne embodies that entrepreneurial, creative spirit in client interactions every day. We are pioneers in industrial digitalization, our design thinking led software solutions reduce cost, increase adoption, and elevate the customer experience.

TRAVEL

Travel to client sites may be required, up to 10%.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

ROLE SUMMARY

The Software Architect is responsible for consulting with client stakeholders to define and design technical solutions that solve client business needs. This is a managerial role that provides leadership & mentorship to engineers who are responsible for the organization’s consulting projects. The Software Architect plays a key role in supporting sales efforts by developing technical proposals, creating content and representing ChaiOne at technology conferences and events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Defining and designing technical solutions that meet the client’s business needs, cost, schedule, technology, functional, and non-functional requirements for any ChaiOne engagement by:
• Architecting solutions that are: scalable, extensible, implementable, measurable, secure, performant
• Supporting the EM and working with Lead Researcher, Lead QA & Lead Designer
• Advising ChaiOne and/or client technical teams to design, develop, & deploy the solution that meets client objectives by: o Supporting the development team in coding and fulfilling coding requirements when necessary. o Helping with code reviews o Ensuring the team follows ChaiOne standard architecture
• Drive the evolution of ChaiOne architecture to keep up with changes in both technology and market need, and to meet ChaiOne delivery objectives by:o Working with the individual technology leads to continue to document & evolve the architectureo Ensuring best practices are captured and communicatedo Providing frameworks, systems, tools, or starter kitso Delivering internal trainings
• Document and communicate clearly the technical approaches and architectures in support of sales efforts, either to existing clients or to prospective clients by:o Producing high-level architecture designso Producing technical estimates
• Collaborate with other Technical and Solution Architects to determine & support technical direction for engineering team
• Actively participate in the hiring process, including providing technical input for job descriptions and interviewing candidates to identify the right talent.
• As required, take on the role of an individual contributor, a manager, or both. This includes serving as a billable resource on projects while also managing direct reports, holding regular meetings with team members, and actively contributing to their professional development.
• Take on various roles as needed, including writing code, creating technical blog content, hosting meetups, and other responsibilities to support the team and company goals

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages associate, senior, and lead developers within the Engineering discipline globally, as required. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; managing team career growth, overseeing assigned work to ensure high-quality delivery; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.