AAM is seeking an experienced Senior Application Architect to perform a lead role in defining the architecture and technologies behind our enterprise software solutions, which are mostly based on Python. The role will report to the CIO and will work closely with the software development team, product managers, and department heads.
Ideally you will have experience of working as a Senior Application Architect within a software company, and you should be super passionate about the Python language and associated toolsets, and will possess vast practical working knowledge of this environment. Most importantly you will inspire and influence a large, smart development team, technically mentoring and raising the bar across the whole environment.
This is a rare opportunity to perform a role that is pivotal to the successful delivery of AAM’s software solutions. We trust you will have a demonstrably strong presence in the Python community and experience working in Scrum environments.
Responsibilities
- Design and oversee the implementation of all application architecture
- Technically mentor (but not line manage) a team of high calibre Developers
- Ensure architecture for all applications is fit for purpose, scalable and efficient
- Provide technical leadership, communicating ideas to peer group
- Define and implement improvements to existing toolsets used in the technical development environment, with a focus on best practice
- Establish close relationships with internal customers and line managers