Lead Software Architect

1 month ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Iucn Full time
Job Title: Lead Application Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Application Architect to join our team at IUCN. As a key member of our Conservation Informatics team, you will be responsible for leading the development of our core software application, the Species Information Service (SIS).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Architectural Leadership: Define the overall architecture of software products, including technology stack, integration patterns, and deployment strategies.
  • Team Management: Hire, lead, mentor, and manage an engineering team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
  • Technical Strategy and Planning: Develop and communicate a clear technical vision and roadmap for managed software products.
  • Project Management: Oversee the technical aspects of the project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
  • System Design and Implementation: Lead the design and implementation of key system components, ensuring robustness, scalability, and security.
  • Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain rigorous testing and quality assurance processes to ensure reliability and performance.
  • Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, integrating relevant advancements into software products.
  • Documentation and Training: Ensure comprehensive documentation of system architecture, design decisions, and operational procedures.
  • Compliance and Security: Ensure software compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, implementing robust security measures.
Requirements:
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of software development experience in Ruby on Rails, with significant depth in designing, implementing, and managing critical projects using cloud-based technologies.
  • 3+ years in a software team leadership position in an Agile or Shape Up environment.
  • Experience working in a commercial software development team at all levels, with a deep understanding of each role.
  • Highly competent with Unix-based operating systems.
  • Experience in developing APIs in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks.
  • Experience with updating software and databases on Unix-based systems while retaining service continuity.
  • Experience with popular database technologies, particularly PostgreSQL.
  • Continuous integration and deployment experience.
  • Experience working with Digital Ocean, Linode, AWS, Heroku, or similar cloud service providers.
  • Experience working with UI/UX teams.
  • Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English.
Desirable:
  • Master or PhD in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience working with Hotwire and modern Ruby and Rails solutions.
  • Experience working with Geographic Information Systems.
  • Experience with the PostGIS PostgreSQL extension and web maps.
  • Experience with Digital Ocean, Linode, AWS, Heroku, or similar cloud service providers.
  • Experience with other languages, preferably Java, including Equinox and Google Web Toolkit.
  • Knowledge of biological nomenclature and taxonomy, as well as electronic management of taxonomic information.
  • Experience with data visualization.
  • Fluency in spoken and written French or Spanish.

We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about addressing the biodiversity global crisis and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

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