Software Architect - Backend Solutions
ABOUT PRONET GAMING
Gaming operators looking for platform solutions need an omni-channel turnkey provider that truly understands their needs, wants and challenges. That’s why the team at Pronet Gaming have been handpicked for their extensive B2C and B2B industry experience and local-market knowledge in the regions we serve – so that we can provide our clients with first-class service and guidance
Since 1996, our approach to business has been centred around collaboration – working with our clients on a consultancy basis. Every member of our team is customer-focused and we’re committed to helping our operator clients achieve their specific strategic goals across global markets.
We’re client-centric
We do what we say, on time, every time. We work closely with our clients to provide robust and effective plans of action, working strategically to deliver the optimal iGaming solutions for your specific business objectives and audience needs.
We’re dedicated to progression
We employ industry experts around the world with specialist knowledge in emerging markets and localisation, who keep one step ahead of market trends to ensure that our customers stay ahead of the game.
We’re technology-led
We invest in the best iGaming developers, design teams and infrastructure around the world to deliver progressive, constantly evolving technological solutions that help to give our operator clients the competitive edge.
www.pronetgaming.com
Purpose of the role:
The Technical Architect will be responsible for scoping, design, and documentation of technology specific solutions across products. The architect will be working with technical leads, senior developers, and CTO leadership to establish, manage and lead the best course of action given the business requirements and technical challenges.
Main Responsibilities:
- Creating and maintaining non-functional requirements for software components
- Working with the teams to establish the priorities regarding the delivery of non-functional requirements
- Continually identifying and driving improvements through technical debt reduction
- Identifying bad processes, development lifecycle issues and highlighting to the leadership team
- Responsible for the reusable software component architecture within the business
- Partake in the creation and maintenance of the common architectural and development practices for the company
- Contributing to code reviews, ensuring good software design patterns are implemented
- Displaying effective leadership, good communications skills and a delivery / goal orientated work ethic
- Mentor managers/team leaders to implement best practices to motivate and organize their teams
- Work together with relevant stakeholders across the Engineering departments including security, product, delivery, infrastructure, etc.
- Guide and provide input to all strategic and technical planning for the engineering department
Required skills:
- Proven experience in developing backend solutions, frontend applications, or data warehouse systems.
- Strong proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and working with both relational and NoSQL databases.
- Expertise in designing, developing, and managing distributed systems.
- Proficient in at least one of the following technologies: RabbitMQ, Kafka, Ignite, JMS, or Hazelcast.
- Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and event-driven service topologies.
- Solid background in project management, software development, and agile methodologies.
- Comprehensive experience across the full software development lifecycle, including system analysis, design, development, testing, and production support.
- Deep understanding of REST API design principles.
- Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English.
Advantages:
- Knowledge of design patterns, experience delivering technical architecture
- Understanding of principles of the Clean Architecture and Software craftmanship
- Knowledge of multi-threaded applications, OOP & MVC concepts and design patterns
- Understanding principles of database modelling
- Basic Knowledge of software project lifecycle tools – e.g. Maven, Gradle, etc.
- Infrastructure experience: Docker, OpenStack (nice to have), AWS, Kubernetes