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Software Solution Architect

Egypt

About Smart Education:

Smart Education LLC is a leading UAE-based educational distributor specializing in providing high-quality learning and teaching materials for US K–12, Tertiary, and Vocational education, as well as English Language Teaching and Learning resources. Founded by experienced educators from the Middle East, UK, and US, we are committed to delivering regionally specific content that aligns with international standards. Smart Education LLC is a pioneer in transforming traditional educational content into engaging and interactive digital experiences.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Software Solution Architect to design and implement innovative technology solutions that meet business requirements. In this role, you will analyze requirements, design architecture, collaborate with teams, and ensure solutions align with performance, scalability, and security standards. Your expertise will drive organizational efficiency and technological excellence across various projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design & Architecture

Design end-to-end software solutions that align with business requirements, industry standards, and best practices.
Develop architectural blueprints, high-level design documents, and technical specifications.
Ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and integrate seamlessly with existing systems.
Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and platforms, including cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

Technical Leadership

Guide development teams in implementing architectural best practices, design patterns, and coding standards.
Evaluate new technologies and recommend appropriate solutions to enhance system capabilities that align with business goals.
Conduct code and design reviews to ensure adherence to architectural principles.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and execution.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Collaborate with product managers, developers, and DevOps teams to ensure smooth project execution.
Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.

Security & Compliance

Ensure software solutions meet security, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
Implement robust authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms.
Maintain comprehensive IT documentation and collaborate across business functions to drive efficiency.

Performance Optimization & Scalability

Design solutions that optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
Leverage cloud computing, microservices, and containerization strategies.
Define and maintain architectural standards and best practices.
Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues related to solutions.
Develop and review code, ensuring adherence to architectural standards.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
Lead proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives and prototype new solutions.
Participate in continuous improvement of solutions and their components.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Technical Skills

Strong expertise in software architecture, design patterns, architectural blueprints and system integration.
Proficiency in cloud platforms (Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure).
Hands-on experience with microservices, APIs, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Strong programming skills in Python, PHP, Java, .NET, JavaScript (Node.js, React, or Angular).
Experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and messaging systems.
Strong knowledge of technologies, platforms, and architectural patterns, including DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, JIRA, Python, Frontend, Backend, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), and microservices.
Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and compliance frameworks.
Familiarity with security best practices in web and mobile development.

Soft Skills

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Leadership and mentoring experience.
Ability to work in agile and fast-paced environments.

Experience & Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of experience in software development,
with at least 3+ years in solution architecture.
Certifications in AWS/Azure Solution Architecture, TOGAF, or similar are a plus.

Preferred Industry Experience