Outsystems Architect

Job Description:

• Responsible for creating the most appropriate architecture and providing technical leadership in large complexity project(s) independently using the OutSystems platform.

Responsibilities:

Project Delivery:

• Provide technical leadership in large complexity OutSystems project(s) on both O11 and ODC independently.
• Define system-level application architecture.
• High-level design using OutSystems architecture canvas and patterns.
• Architectural policies and principles aligned with OutSystems best practices.
• Design and programming guidelines for OutSystems development.
• Implementation risks and mitigation measures.
• Software development and integration strategies leveraging OutSystems capabilities.
• Software configuration controls and lifecycle management
• Maintain control over the architecture throughout the entire software development lifecycle by continuously making critical adjustments to ensure desired results are achieved.
• Involve in requirement analysis phase to ensure the implementation feasibility of functional specifications using OutSystems platform capabilities.
• Highlight requirement gaps, disproportional construction efforts, technical challenges, and any other issues to business analyst teams.
• Develop the Technical Design Specification (TDS) independently for OutSystems applications.
• Provide technical leadership in the project through established OutSystems design and development methodologies to ensure system meets functional and system requirements.
• Engage clients to explain the rationale of architecture's selection, OutSystems platform capabilities, or other technical issues.
• Ensure best practices, frameworks and reusable components are employed in the project, including OutSystems Forge components and custom accelerators.
• Troubleshoot technical problems faced by the project team, including performance optimization, integration issues, and platform-specific challenges.

Organisation Development:

• Coach, train and mentor Associate Architects and OutSystems developers.
• Share technology knowledge with the rest of the organisation through Community of Practice (CoPs) or other in-house forums.
• Package and conduct technical courses on OutSystems development, architecture patterns, and best practices.
• Contribute to knowledge repository on experience learnt through OutSystems project implementation.

Business Development:

• Be involved in pre-sales solution activities to review technical solutions and estimated effort prepared by proposal team.
• Provide technical expertise during client presentations and proof-of-concept demonstrations.
• Support Technical Pre-sales (TPS) teams with OutSystems-specific solution design and effort estimation.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Certifications (Must have ONE or more of the following):

• OutSystems Architecture Specialist (O11) - Demonstrates expertise in designing enterprise-grade OutSystems applications on version 11.
• OutSystems Architecture Specialist (ODC) - Validates skills in architecting solutions on OutSystems Developer Cloud.
• OutSystems Tech Lead (O11) - Proves capability to lead technical teams and manage complex OutSystems projects.

Experience & Technical Skills:

• Typically 10-15 years' experience in technical role with responsibilities that apply in-depth knowledge of architectural principles and design.
• Minimum 5+ years hands-on experience with OutSystems platform (O11 and/or ODC).
• Experience in developing and deploying large scalable production applications on OutSystems platform.
• Experience with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and understanding of OutSystems cloud deployment models.
• Working knowledge of DevOps software development tools and methodologies, including OutSystems LifeTime and CI/CD pipelines.
• Broad and deep knowledge in current IT technologies and how they integrate with OutSystems.
• Proficiency in Enterprise technology specifications and standards.

Strong understanding of:

• OutSystems architecture patterns.
• Web technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Reactive Web.
• Mobile application development using OutSystems.
• RESTful and SOAP web services, API design, and integration patterns.
• Relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) and OutSystems data modeling.
• Security best practices and data privacy compliance.
• Additional OutSystems certifications (e.g., Professional Developer, Associate Reactive Developer) are an advantage.

Professional Competencies:

• Self-motivated with a positive can-do attitude.
• Creative with excellent presentation, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills including strong persuasive techniques.
• Ability to lead, develop and maintain respectful and trusting relationships with clients and team members.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with attention to detail.

Educational Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Technology related field, or IT equivalent.
• Able to travel as required.

Skills

HTML + CSS, Oracle, DevOps, AWS, SOAP, Google Cloud Platform, MySQL, Azure Cloud Services, JavaScript, System Design Specification, Outsystems, Microsoft SQL Server, Mobile Application Development, Architecture Design, Risk Mitigation, Risk Identification, Rest Apis, Web Application Development, Full SDLC, Software Configuration