Role: Thought Machine Technical Architect
Location: Edinburgh (Preferred)/London
Is it Onsite/Remote/Hybrid: Onsite/Hybrid
Job Description:
Thought Machine Technical Architect
Responsibilities:
- Architect and design core insurance solutions based on Thought Machine Vault
- Lead the implementation, working closely with engineering teams to translate architectural designs into actionable development plans
- Collaborate with product managers to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and architectural designs
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural principles, best practices, and coding standards
- Conduct architectural reviews, identify potential risks and propose mitigation strategies to ensure the success of Thought Machine Vault implementation
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in core banking systems and software architecture
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance Thought Machine Vault implementations
- Work closely with stakeholders to gather feedback, prioritize features, and drive the roadmap for ThoughtMachine Vault implementations
- Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration, deployment, and testing of ThoughtMachine Vault based solutions.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Proven experience (3+ years) as a software architect or technical lead, preferably in the fintech or banking industry
- Deep understanding of core Annuity platform and events
- Proficiency in designing and architecting scalable, distributed systems using modern technologies and architectural patterns
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Kotlin, or Scala
- Experience with cloud-native technologies, preferably AWS or Google Cloud Platform
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail
- Effective communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience working in Agile development environments and familiarity with DevOps practices
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with event sourcing, CQRS (Command Query Responsibility Segregation), and microservices architecture
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
- Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in technical communities.