Senior Software Architect

As a Senior Software Architect at Opus 2, you will gather requirements from various stakeholders, design new features for our digital workspace product, and conduct design reviews to optimize existing software. You'll also focus on ensuring quality and performance standards are met while mentoring other developers and leading your team effectively.

To be considered for the Senior Software Architect role at Opus 2, candidates should have over 10 years of experience in software development, strong knowledge of software design principles, and proven capabilities in designing and documenting solutions. Familiarity with DevOps and Kubernetes is essential, as is the ability to lead and mentor teams.

The Senior Software Architect position at Opus 2 involves working with a variety of technologies, including Java 21, Spring Boot, MongoDB, and modern front-end frameworks such as Typescript and React. You will also engage with tools like Kubernetes, Helm, and CI/CD practices using Github actions.

At Opus 2, we value the growth of our employees and support it through mentorship opportunities, access to professional development retreats, and regular company social events that promote networking and learning among peers. We’re committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

As a Senior Software Architect at Opus 2, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including a contributory pension plan, 33 days of annual leave, flexible working hours, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and various wellness programs. We also offer opportunities for community engagement through charitable work.

In an interview, share specific projects where you implemented microservices architecture, emphasizing how your design choices improved scalability and maintainability. Highlight your approach to service separation and interaction, using concrete examples to demonstrate your expertise.

Discuss your methodologies for ensuring high-quality performance, such as implementing automated testing, conducting code reviews, and applying best practices in development. Mention tools and processes you regularly use, like CI/CD practices, to maintain consistent quality in output.

Illustrate your experience in requirement gathering by describing the techniques you use, such as conducting workshops, interviews, or surveys with stakeholders. Emphasize the importance of understanding both functional and non-functional requirements.

Explain your leadership style and how you foster a collaborative environment among team members. Detail your mentoring techniques and how you empower your team by sharing knowledge, providing constructive feedback, and encouraging autonomy.

Share your process for identifying performance bottlenecks, such as code profiling or review sessions, and discuss how you implement changes, whether it's optimizing algorithms, refactoring code, or improving system architecture.

Discuss the resources you use to stay informed about new technologies, such as industry blogs, online courses, and conferences. Highlight your enthusiasm for continuous learning and how you apply new technologies in your projects.

Identify common architectural challenges like scalability, maintainability, and integration. Explain your strategies for addressing these issues, such as modular design, thorough documentation, and regular architecture reviews with stakeholders.

Detail your hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including orchestrating containers, managing deployments, and ensuring system reliability in a cloud environment. Discuss any specific challenges you've faced and how you resolved them.

Discuss your experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and how they enhance the software development lifecycle. Share specific tools and frameworks you’ve utilized, such as Github Actions, and the benefits you’ve seen in your projects.

Explain the unique considerations for multi-tenant applications, such as data security, scalability, and performance. Discuss your strategies for isolating tenant data and ensuring resource allocation to optimize application responsiveness.