Software Architect, DD&T, Chengdu

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Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Deliver and design high-quality modern user experiences built in modern Front-End and Back-End (React Native, Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Java/.NET) frameworks and libraries .
• Utilize APIs, connectors, and middleware tools to achieve system interoperability.
• Leverage best practices, Object Oriented JavaScript programming and TypeScript frameworks.
• Design interfaces for modern internet applications using the latest front-end and back-end technologies.
• Implement reusable libraries across applications.
• Ensure responsive design works across computing platforms.
• Design application functionality considering selected framework and/or library.
• Ensure high performance for global users through performance tests and tuning.
• Partner with the design team around usability and UI/UX concerns.
• Guide the team to develop products with good data quality and in line with Takeda’s data governance framework and strategy.
• Mentor a development team in building custom applications, workflows, and integrations.
• Set coding standards, conduct code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices. Offer expertise and support in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
• Mentor the team through work estimation based on user stories and functional requirements or wireframes.
• Ensure best practices are followed including unit and integration tests for all application code.
• Conduct training sessions to educate team members and end-users on platform functionality and best practices.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand business requirements and design technical solutions. Create architectural diagrams, define system integrations, and establish best practices for development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams, including business analysts, project managers, and technical engineers in other global locations, to understand requirements, provide technical insights, and ensure successful project delivery. Communicate effectively to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills &Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related study, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in development and design of software.
• Experience both as a full-stack engineer and solution architect focused on mobile with following tech stack: React Native, React, Node.js or similar.
• Experience and/or willingness to learn new technologies (including Low-Code platforms like Mendix and/or similar.) and adapt to changing business needs.
• Experience with solutions on AWS (serverless and other Platform As A Service modules of cloud platform) is a big advantage.
• Demonstrated skills in guiding and mentoring development teams. Ability to provide technical guidance, set coding standards, conduct code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices. Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Experience in prototyping, as well as operating at scale, with focus on writing clean, encapsulated and well documented code.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing integrations between systems using middleware tools. Familiarity with various integration patterns, protocols, and technologies (such as REST, SOAP, JSON, XML).
• Adept at analyzing complex technical issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions. Proficient in debugging, performance optimization, and troubleshooting mobile/web applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, business acumen, and enterprise knowledge.
• Proficiency in English in both verbal and written communication is a must.

Locations

CHN – Chengdu - Commercial

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time