Software Architect

Flowbird are at the leading edge of fare management and self–service ticketing solutions for public transport with solutions in over 4000 towns and cities around the world.  There is a step change in the way that the public expects to consume transport services. Flowbird are committed to being at the forefront of this shift and so we have a need for a Technical Architect focused on design and delivery of the future Cloud-based systems and products for our next generation markets worldwide.
Responsibilities include

• Deliver Software Architecture solutions for project and product delivery as required.
• Ensure that the high-level structure of software systems (architecture), it’s main components and interfaces are defined.
• Define, update and refine artefact documentation as required to support development activities.
• To be able to create, lead and review system design documentation and test processes.
• Advise and support the development and test teams, working within an agile environment to help them understand and implement solutions aligned with corporate product architectures and designs.
• Provide technical leadership of core products and their realisation, ensuring that technical standards, documentation and processes are applied to all delivery artefacts.
• Resolve technical issues arising during the project lifecycle and after release.
• Provide technical sales support for new sales opportunities or initiatives and lead solution reviews before tender submission, both in terms of coherence and costs.

Experience Required

• Previous experience in an architecture role with demonstrable knowledge of design techniques.
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks e.g. TOGAF or Zachman would be beneficial.
• Experience with embedded devices and software.
• Ideally have worked on SaaS multi-tenant system with micro-service based architectures and API’s

The role is based at our Transport headquarters in Poole with some hybrid working available. Salary will be based on experience, but this is a senior position and would include a strong benefits package.