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System Architect

Ramat Gan (On-Site)

Engineering

Shield is a global startup, with offices in Tel-Aviv, New-York, London, and Lisbon.

We’re growing and looking for another important piece of the puzzle.  

Is it you?

We are seeking a System Architect who will serve a key role in the VP R&D’s staff.

 As a System Architect, you will be responsible to lead and deliver the high-level decision-making and design, based on Analysis, Research and POCs. Aiming to ensure efficient, scalable, and maintainable design. You will also be responsible for guiding the R&D teams with best practices around analysis, designs, coding and technical self-developments. As part of your role, you’ll be deeply collaborating with the Product, Delivery and CTO-Office organizations, as well as technical teams of Customers and Prospects.   

The ideal candidate will be capable of leading and inspiring a diverse team of engineers and engineering managers, collaborating effectively while also working independently. They will bring clarity to the scope, key questions, and alternative solutions across a range of strategic and tactical initiatives, covering a wide array of topics.

We can’t promise it will be easy, but it is definitely exciting and most importantly – FUN. 

Let’s get down to business: 

 What you will do:

Technology Selection & Design 

 Architectural Design: Define and Document the overall structure of the software and how components will interact, to ensure the architecture supports current and future business needs. 

Technology Selection: Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools. Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies. 

Scalability and Performance: Design systems to handle large-scale data and user load. 

Operability: Drive solutions which ensure simple and robust operation.

 Team Elevation & Enablement  

Standards and Best Practices: Help to set and enforce the code-quality standards. Promote adherence to design and coding standards within the development team. 

Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and constraints. Communicate architectural decisions and technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

Mentorship and Leadership: Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Lead architectural discussions and decision-making processes. 

Documentation and Compliance: Maintain comprehensive documentation of the architecture and design. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and policies. 

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting: Address complex technical challenges and provide solutions. Troubleshoot system issues and provide architectural guidance for resolution. 

Work with cutting-edge technologies and drive change in our product’s architecture and infrastructure. 

  • 5+ year experience in a System Architect / Lead Architect role
  • 5+ years of software development experience building and designing large scale systems.
  • Significant experience with software development & design – Java and Python
  • Big data experience – ElasticSearch, Presto 
  • DevOps experience using Kubernetes, dockers, infrastructure as code
  • Excellent leadership and management skills with proven experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams.
  • Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring of R&D projects. 
  • Strong innovative thinking and ability to foster a culture of creativity within R&D teams. 
  • Great communication skills and excellent verbal and written abilities. 
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills. 
  • Strong risk management skills, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with R&D projects. 
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within the R&D team

Oh hey, you made it all the way here! 

So, in case you were wondering, Shield is how compliance teams in financial services can finally read between the lines to see what their employee communications are really saying.  

 We are a post-Series B startup ($35m) with some of the largest financial organizations in the world as investors and customers. Our platform analyzes digital interactions to do good in the world: we help protect market integrity and people’s financial assets.  

 Shielders listen more intently. Pay closer attention to the details. Make the extra effort. Care. It’s what we do at Shield every day, and not just for our customers, but for everyone we work with. It’s all about creating a world where people understand and trust each other. 

 

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