Openings at Kopo Kopo Inc

What you’ll get to do

• Translate product requirements into architectural documents and diagrams
• Maintain architectural documents and ensure it is always updated to reflect the current state of the application.
• Make architectural decisions with respect to any feature that’s to be added to an application
• Ensure that the architectural direction of an application is in line with the strategic direction of the product.
• Perform code reviews and ensures efficient code engineering
• Ensure applications are implemented using software engineering best practices
• Responsible for the stability and reliability of products under his/her purview
• Create and enforce processes that improves developer efficiency and productivity
• Participate in the screening of engineers for hire
• Provide mentorship for young engineers.

To succeed in this role, you should have

• At least 5 years proven experience as a Software Architect or Lead Software Engineer
• Experience in software development and coding in Java Programming Language
• Excellent knowledge of software and application design and architecture
• Excellent knowledge of UML and other modelling methods
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS, JavaScript and UI/UX design
• Understanding of software quality assurance principles
• A technical mindset with great attention to detail
• High quality organisational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities
• Minimum of post secondary school qualification/diploma

Some of the technologies you’ll get to work with

• Java (latest versions)
• Spring and Spring Boot
• Docker and Kubernetes
• PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Elastic search
• Microservices architecture on AWS

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What you’ll get to do

• You will actively work with the engineering team to create and modify products to fulfil customer needs. You will focus on implementation and what technology is required to meet the business requirements.
• Gain a deep understanding of customer experience, identify and fill product gaps and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth
• Create buy-in for the product vision both internally and with key external partners
• Ability to work well with internal teams, including developers, engineers, architects, quality assurance, and operations. Ensure requirements are fully understood and that implementation plans match expectations.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes
• Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact
• Understand, research, and follow technology trends in the industry and in general. Able to assess emerging products and companies to measure their potential value or threat to the company and its products, as well as make recommendations on which new technologies to invest in or leverage.
• Implement beta tests.
• Work with data pipelines, algorithms, and automated systems.

To succeed in this role, you should have

• Minimum of 3 years of proven work experience in software engineering or solutions architecture and at least 2 years of product development.
• Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle. Proven ability to assess and address technical risks
• Proven ability to facilitate the creation and maintenance of proper product documentation.
• Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job going.
• Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.