SKYWISE - Solution Architect
Job Description:
Skywise is a leading digital services company, wholly owned by Airbus. We deliver a first-of-its-kind offer that seamlessly integrates Planning & Operations Control, Flight, Technical, and Ground Operations. By providing interoperable digital solutions for end-to-end operations, Skywise combines aircraft manufacturer expertise and digital know-how to transform operational complexity into predictable and profitable performance, ensuring resilient and more sustainable operations.
As a Solutions Architect at Skywise, you will collaborate with fellow architects, development teams, and other stakeholders to design resilient, feasible, and scalable solutions for our customers. You will also prioritize features that build out the architecture runway, and align with standards.
To be successful in this role, you need to be a team player with a strong technical background and excellent communication skills.
Main Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Enterprise Architects and other stakeholders to align the technical solution with the business requirements
Responsible for the solution architecture life-cycle activities i.e. requirements gathering, architecture design, architecture documentation, architecture evaluation, architecture evolution, etc.
Create, maintain, and prioritize the enabler feature work in the program backlog and help development teams understand and break down the enabler features into user stories as needed
Provide architecture guidance to development teams
Collaborate with other professionals to create/align/evolve development processes and standards
Conduct/participate in non-functional requirement and architecture decision assessments
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development
Minimum of 1 year of experience in software architecture
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, or equivalent
Minimum qualifications/skills:
Experience in software architecture/systems design and team leadership
Experience with software development/architecture on the cloud (preferable AWS)
Collaborates effectively with others in a team environment
Experience with software design including design patterns, algorithms
Knowledge of architecture design including architecture patterns and anti-patterns
Experience with Agile methodology, and ideally (but not necessarily) Kanban and SAFe
Nice-to-Haves:
Experience working on distributed systems, and microservices
Experience with systems integration
Experience working on data-driven and event-driven systems (e.g. Kafka, AWS SNS/SQS)
Knowledge of software security standards and best practices
Architecture certifications
Knowledge of .NET, Vue.js, and CI/CD tools is a plus, as these are the primary technologies in our organisation
What we Offer:
Located in the heart of University of Waterloo’s David Johnston Research + Technology Park, Skywise is close to shops, restaurants, gyms, daycare, and many other amenities, and only 10 minutes away from Hwy 85. As part of our family, you will enjoy:
Being part of Airbus Network
Flexible hours
Hybrid working environment (3 days in office)
Free parking
Vacation Days (15 - 25)
Professional Development Day
Christmas shut down
Summer core hours
Strong work-life balance
Casual dress code
Competitive group benefits plan
Strong focus on mental health support benefits
Sick and Personal days
RRSP matching program
Life Insurance
Access to Employee Share Scheme
Maternity & Paternity benefits
Referral program
Rewards and Recognition program
Training and Development Support
Monthly Lunch and Learns
Fitness & Wellness reimbursement
An active social committee
Organized Volunteer Events
Game room, including a flight simulator!
Active Inclusion & Diversity Committee
And much more
AI Disclosure: No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select candidates for this role
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
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