Senior Solutions Architect

Company:  Aristocrat
Location: London
Closing Date: 02/12/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Leading Senior Solution Architect


We seek an experienced Senior Solution Architect to lead the design and development of a Core Platform, driving the evolution of our Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) offering, and facilitating the migration of legacy systems to the new architecture.

Key Responsibilities



  • Collaborate with stakeholders, Business Analysts, and development teams to define and document the system's architecture.

  • Translate business requirements into clear designs and technical requirements covering all aspects of a full-stack Solution.

  • Create detailed diagrams to communicate system architecture, behaviors, and interactions.

  • Lead architectural and design discussions, ensuring alignment with business goals, technical requirements, and industry best practices.

  • Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet the needs of our solutions.

  • Define and maintain architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across projects.

  • Work closely with engineering teams to provide technical guidance and ensure the implementation of designs aligns with architectural specifications.

  • Identify and address technical risks, challenges, and dependencies in the architecture and design process.

  • Conduct architectural reviews and provide feedback to ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, security, and maintainability requirements.

  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends and apply this knowledge to continuously improve our architecture and solutions.



Required Skills and Experience



  • Proven experience as a Solution Architect, with a strong focus on SaaS solutions and the gaming sector.

  • Expertise in system modeling (e.g., C4, UML).

  • Strong understanding of software architecture principles, patterns, and best practices.

  • Familiarity with domain-driven design (DDD) and its application in software development.

  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-native architectures.

  • Experience within the Mobile Application development industry and a deep understanding of the inherent challenges.

  • Familiarity with microservices architecture, API design, and integration patterns.

  • Experience with event-driven architecture and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, PubSub).

  • Solid knowledge of data modeling, databases (SQL and NoSQL), database normalization, and data flow architectures.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about technology solutions.



Preferred Skills and Experience



  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

  • A software development or technical background, preferably in the gaming industry or a SaaS solution.

  • Knowledge of real-time systems, multiplayer game architectures, and player data analytics.

  • Experience with security best practices and compliance standards in software development.



Why Aristocrat?


We are a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. We're a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status, or LGBTQ+ identity. We offer a range of flexible working options through all.flex, our flexible hybrid work model. EEO M/F/D/V
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