SOTI

Job Title:  Software Architect
Location: Galway, Ireland

Work model: Hybrid, 3 days in-office minimum; additional occasional/or regular in-office days may be required to support your team.
Relocation and visa sponsorship assistance are available for qualified successful candidates. 

Who We Are

At SOTI, we are committed to delivering best-in-class mobile and IoT device management solutions. We are looking for out-of-the-box thinkers that appreciate the art of creating great software.

To us, being visionary is more important than doing things the way they’ve always been done.  

What We’re Looking For

Our people are our most important resource. For us to continue to develop new innovations and achieve the impossible, we are looking for out-of-the-box thinkers that appreciate the art of creating great software. 

As a Software Architect in the Location Services team, you will be responsible for defining and communicating the technical vision for the future architecture of the Signal and Location Services and other SOTI applications. You are an excellent coder, helping development teams to make our vision a reality, designing and building low friction APIs, highly responsive web UIs and the backend to support them. This is an outstanding opportunity where you will be responsible for owning the overall architecture of the Location Services and their integration with the SOTI ONE platform. You are passionate about modern technology, and you are driven by your energy to identify and resolve complex problems with an aptitude for learning new technologies.

What’s in it for you?

The People - From our humble origins in our founder’s basement, to our industry leading position today, SOTI has worked hard to foster a company culture that we can all believe in. A culture that emphasizes personal growth, continuous innovation and fun.

The Growth - Our environment fosters new ideas, fresh perspectives, and the ability to take them over the goal line. SOTI is a fast-paced environment with a global reach that encourages you to make your mark and be part of something big!

The Technology - You’ll get the chance to work with leading edge technologies and take on complex and interesting projects, as part of highly collaborative and agile teams. You will work alongside SOTI’s partners which include leading tech giants that will keep you on the cusp of emerging technologies.

What You’ll Do

• Architectural design of SOTI’s products; hands-on code and design major components of the architecture, including APIs, services, user interface, and middleware
• Own and drive non-functional features (performance, security etc.) of the product, bring them from ideation to completion
• Advocate, document, and enforce best engineering practices, design and implementation principles, and coding standards; drive high quality in all phases of software development.
• Assist development teams with design review; suggest innovative solutions targeting large-scale performance, security, and fast delivery; develop prototypes and proof of concepts; enforce compliance with design and security.
• Identify technical debt; assist development teams with technical debt elimination.
• Collaborate with senior management, product, support, and other technical teams, collect requirements, define and communicate product technical strategy, architecture, and design.
• Create and maintain an architecture roadmap, principles, policies, and procedures, a repository of design artefacts (solution architecture, high- and low-level designs)
• Help in growing technical expertise in SOTI; mentor and educate developers as well as quality assurance specialists
• Proactively keep a tab on emerging technologies, evangelize and lead adoption throughout the teams
• Have fun, with all of the above!

Experience You’ll Bring

• Expertise in Computer Science with an excellent understanding of math, algorithms, data structures, design patterns and software architecture, and the ability to understand the logic behind the relationships within programs themselves. 
• 10+ years of combined experience architecting, designing, and implementing multi-tiered software applications
• Strong experience in programming languages such as .NET, JavaScript, Angular, Node JS, MVC etc.
• Excellent hands-on knowledge of relational data models, SQL (MS SQL server) and NoSQL Databases
• Excellent knowledge and experience with ElasticSearch
• Good knowledge of designing and deploying applications in AWS or Azure
• Good knowledge of CI/CD process and integration of SonarCube for code coverage
• Experience working on complex business problems and identification of technical solutions that are flexible and creative
• Highly proficient in software architecture patterns and documentation
• Problem-solving skills with attention to details
• Deep experience in agile software development life cycle, practices, and tools (coding standards, code reviews, source code management, build processes, QA)
• You are a self-starter with a high degree of initiative, a can-do attitude and a positive mindset
• Strong education in Computer Science/Math is preferred

About the SOTI Galway Office

Boasting our growing Research and Development team in Galway, Ireland, we are involved in groundbreaking mobility-focused research, to provide innovative mobile device solutions to our enterprise clients around the world. We are in the heart of Galway City next to the Cathedral and National University of Ireland Galway.

Known as a place of innovation and a growing technology hub, Galway is also an ideal place for families, while keeping young professionals entertained. Whether you are interested in the best restaurants, cozy pubs, festivals, fresh produce or the beautiful sights and landscapes, there is always something to do in Galway.

Enjoy fishing, surfing or hiking, take a day trip to the Aran Islands, or perhaps indulge in the rich cultural heritage and explore the many historical sites in the area. The city’s booming economy, great schools, significantly lower cost of living compared to Dublin, and fun and friendly atmosphere make Galway a great place to live and work.

Relocating from abroad?

Moving to a new country can be exciting and challenging. We have prepared a list of resources to ease your transition to Ireland, and our People & Culture Team will always be available to you for support. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are available to successful candidates.

Job Title: Technical Lead
Location: Galway, Ireland
Work model: Hybrid (3 days in-office minimum)
Who We Are
At SOTI, we are committed to delivering best-in-class mobile and IoT device management solutions. We are looking for out-of-the-box thinkers that appreciate the art of creating great software.
To us, being visionary is more important than doing things the way they’ve always been done.
What We’re Looking For
Our people are our most important resource. For us to continue to develop new innovations and achieve the impossible, we are looking for out-of-the-box thinkers that appreciate the art of creating great software.
As a Tech Lead, you bring strong people management skills to the role. You’ll be actively involved in code reviews and play a key role in making strategic technical decisions. You are passionate about modern technology, and you are driven by your energy to identify and resolve complex problems with an aptitude for learning new technologies.
What’s in it for you?
The People - From our humble origins in our founder’s basement, to our industry leading position today, SOTI has worked hard to foster a company culture that we can all believe in. A culture that emphasizes personal growth, continuous innovation and fun.
The Growth - Our environment fosters new ideas, fresh perspectives, and the ability to take them over the goal line. SOTI is a fast-paced environment with a global reach that encourages you to make your mark and be part of something big!
The Technology - You’ll get the chance to work with leading edge technologies and take on complex and interesting projects, as part of highly collaborative and agile teams. You will work alongside SOTI’s partners which include leading tech giants that will keep you on the cusp of emerging technologies.
What You’ll Do:
 

• Visualize and build effective, creative, and efficient products by anticipating customer and industry requirements.
• Direct and encourage software developers to create new and inventive solutions and technologies.
• Explore and implement the latest top-notch software development practices for the entire software development life cycle.
• Support Product Owners and Scrum Master in the execution of implementation plans and the creation of roadmaps.
• Guide and motivate team members to efficiently solve problems and improve processes.
• Assist Scrum Master and teams by identifying and resolving issues while applying scrum principles within the team.
• Stimulate the growth of technical capabilities within the team by training on the job and through external training.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing throughout the organization.
• Drive projects forward, manage priorities with senior leadership and keep all stakeholders updated.
   

Experience You’ll Bring:
 

• Expertise in Computer Science with an excellent understanding of math, algorithms, data structures, design patterns and software architecture, and the ability to understand the logic behind the relationships within programs themselves.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, design, and testing
• 3+ years of experience in a management/leadership role in a software development environment.
• Expertise in the software development industry and a deep understanding of software development lifecycle best practices.
• Thorough understanding of agile software development methodologies.
• Adept in programming languages and have good technical know-how.
• Ability to coach software developers in technical skills and provide guidance whenever needed.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and process management.
• Ability to prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent planning, organizational, time management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
   

About SOTI Ireland - Research & Development Office
SOTI Research and Development office in Galway was recently established to explore new technologies and innovative solutions. We strive to go where nobody has gone before. We are in the heart of Galway City next to the Cathedral and NUIG. We hire smart people and give them the autonomy to do great work. We put the power to make decisions in the hands of the people closest to that decision.