About Planet
Planet is a global provider of integrated technology and payments solutions for retail and hospitality customers.
We create great experiences for the millions of people who use our payments, software, and tax-free solutions every minute of every day.
Planet empowers its customers to deliver great customer experiences by combining payments and software in ways that drive greater loyalty, increase revenue and save time.
Founded over 35 years ago and with our headquarters in London, today we have more than 2,500 employees located across six continents serving our customers in more than 120 markets.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned and innovative Senior Software Architect to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal for driving the architectural vision, designing comprehensive solutions, and collaborating closely with various domains and stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality software systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software architecture, exceptional communication skills, and a strategic mindset to influence and lead technology decisions across the organization.
What you will do:
Architectural Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams. Establish and maintain architectural standards and frameworks. Conduct architecture reviews and audits to ensure adherence to best practices and standards.
Solution Design and Integration: Design scalable, high-performance, and reliable software solutions. Ensure seamless integration and interoperability of new and existing systems. Create and maintain architectural documentation and diagrams.
Project Management Support: Collaborate with project managers to align architectural work with project timelines and objectives. Provide technical input and support for project planning and execution.
Technology Strategy and Evaluation: Evaluate emerging technologies and tools to determine their fit for the organization's needs. Make recommendations for technology adoption and implementation. Lead efforts to standardize CI/CD strategies across the organization.
Internal Development Platform: Contribute to defining and developing an internal development platform, incorporating various components to streamline development and delivery. Examples include message brokers, container orchestration tools, configuration management systems, and more.
Event-Driven Strategies: Help driving the adoption of event-driven strategies for near real-time data processing, business intelligence (BI), and data warehousing use cases.
Business and Cost Management: Engage with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Provide insights and recommendations for cost-effective solutions, understanding CAPEX (capital expenditure) and OPEX (operational expenditure) implications.
Performance, Security, and Compliance: Identify performance bottlenecks and design solutions to improve system performance. Ensure that architectural designs meet security and compliance requirements. Collaborate with security team to implement security best practices.
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Design solutions with disaster recovery and business continuity in mind. Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans.
Stakeholder Communication: Communicate architectural decisions and strategies to stakeholders at all levels. Facilitate discussions and workshops to gather requirements and feedback.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Encourage experimentation and the adoption of modern technologies and methodologies.
Vendor and Risk Management: Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers. Evaluate vendor solutions and ensure they align with architectural standards. Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with architectural decisions.
Who you are:
Formal education in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in software architecture or related roles.
Proven record of accomplishment of designing and implementing complex software systems.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
Experience with event-driven architectures and real-time data processing.
Proficiency with common development tools and platforms.
Excellent understanding of CI/CD processes and tools.
Desirable Qualifications
Certifications in relevant technologies and methodologies.
Strong business acumen, with the ability to understand CAPEX and OPEX.
In-depth knowledge of database management and strategies.
Experience in agile and DevOps environments.
Solid understanding of networking principles and best practices.
Knowledge of data warehousing and BI tools.
Why Planet :
Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce.
We would love to hear from you – Apply now.
At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.
Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.