Solution Architect - Application Modernization

SoftwareOne is a leading global software and cloud solutions provider that is redefining how companies build, buy and manage everything in the cloud. By helping clients to migrate and modernize their workloads and applications – and in parallel, to navigate and optimize the resulting software and cloud changes – SoftwareOne unlocks the value of technology. The company’s 8,900 employees are driven to deliver a portfolio of 7,500 software brands with sales and delivery capabilities in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, SoftwareOne is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SWON.

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We are seeking a skilled Solution Architect specializing in application development on AWS. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, with expertise in .NET or Java, a strong background in frontend development, and hands-on experience with DevSecOps practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and deliver scalable, high-performance application solutions on the AWS platform, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and industry best practices.
2. Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across application development lifecycles, including backend, frontend, and cloud integration.
3. Ensuring successful project delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.
4. Implement and enforce DevSecOps practices, integrating security protocols into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure secure application development and deployment.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define architecture, and ensure seamless delivery of solutions.
6. Develop proof-of-concepts and prototypes to validate architectural decisions and demonstrate innovative approaches.
7. Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability, leveraging AWS services and tools effectively.
8. Conduct code reviews, provide mentorship to the development team, and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
9. Engage with stakeholders to articulate technical solutions, risks, and project progress.
10. Stay updated with the latest AWS services, application development trends, and DevSecOps tools to drive continuous improvement.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Min 10 years of experience as a Solution Architect with a focus on application development.

Proficiency in .NET or Java, with hands-on frontend development experience (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js).

Solid experience with AWS services (e.g., Lambda, ECS, RDS, S3, CloudFormation).

Strong expertise in DevSecOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, SonarQube, HashiCorp Vault, or AWS CodePipeline).

Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Knowledge of serverless architectures and best practices.

Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management tools.

Experience in designing and implementing microservices-based architectures and APIs.

Familiarity with security best practices in application development and cloud environments.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Bachelors or associate degree in IT discipline.

Certification in AWS Certified: Solution Architect or AWS Certified Developer are must.

Report to practice lead.

Work closely with pre-sales team to develop opportunities and solution proposals.

Work within project team to develop and test the developed system.

Design, develop, and unit test in accordance with established standards.

Assist project team in analyzing and resolving technical issues.

Assist in preparing manuals, specifications, and other technical documentation.

Package and support deployment releases.

Assist in the collection and documentation of user's requirements, development of user stories, and estimates.