HomeBuddy is hiring a
Software Architect

Summary

Join a fast-growing home improvement platform where teamwork and trust are primary values, and enjoy flexible working hours, paid vacation, sick leave, and local holidays.

Requirements

• At least 5-7 years of experience designing and implementing software applications
• High proficiency with PHP and Laravel
• Experience working on large-scale, high-load systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of web applications, cybersecurity, and open-source technologies
• Outstanding collaboration, communication, and facilitation skills
• Experience overseeing the development process for multiple projects simultaneously
• Professional experience analyzing code and architecture for weaknesses and errors and overseeing plans to improve them
• Exceptional expertise in the Agile/Lean architecture approaches
• Good level of English, at least upper-intermediate. Fluent Russian is essential

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide team members on architectural concerns and tooling
• Guide the creation and evolution of architecture; create models and evaluate alternative approaches
• Translate business strategy into technical vision and strategy
• Coordinate and facilitate activities aimed at architectural design and managing technical dependencies
• Ensure the system’s adherence to NFRs
• Research and analyze technology trends
• Provide technical expertise to business stakeholders to help them in selecting the correct technical solutions
• Facilitate the process of gathering/managing Non-Functional requirements
• Lead the initial architecture envisioning effort at the beginning of a project
• Guide design and communicate the architectural vision; prepare architectural documents and presentations
• Participate in the Buy vs. Build and Go-no-Go discussions
• Lead the search and analysis of solutions and tools that can help solve problems
• Provide technical expertise to BAs and developers to help them make the correct technical decisions
• Together with the Head of Development, ensure that all teams adhere to the architectural direction and standards
• Ensure that the implementation fits the initial architectural vision
• Guide the team members through negotiating technical dependencies on the Solution and ART levels
• Understand existing enterprise assets such as frameworks, patterns, and subsystems and ensure that developers use them where appropriate

Benefits

• Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere without being tied to one place - while ensuring you are available to our team during the agreed working hours
• Achieve a harmonious work-life balance with a flexible schedule tailored to your local needs, along with paid vacation, sick leave, and local holidays
• Empower yourself with work equipment of your choice partially paid for by HomeBuddy and up-to-date apps and tools to maximize your productivity
• Feel valued and appreciated with an industry-leading compensation package
• Get recognized and rewarded for both outstanding individual efforts leading to extraordinary results and our team success
• Enhance your well-being with our allowance program covering fitness activities and mental health programs
• Learn and expand your knowledge by both working on complex tasks and using paid training opportunities, including courses, events, and conferences