Solutions Architect

Job Summary :

Aviation. It connects our world, brings people together, provides opportunities, accelerates economic growth, and is just so very cool!

Come work for NAVBLUE an Airbus Company to develop next-generation services dedicated to Flight Operations & Air Traffic Management solutions and services for airlines, airports, and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs).

We combine aircraft manufacturer expertise, flight operations know-how, and agile development to enhance operational efficiency, optimize resources, and increase productivity for a safe and sustainable aviation future.

Our global teams deliver a reliable, optimum, and customized user experience to more than 500 customers worldwide.

As a Solutions Architect at Navblue, 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

Qualifications :

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, or equivalent

Experience :

Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development

Minimum qualifications / skills :

Experience in software architecture / systems design and team leadership

Experience with software development / architecture on the cloud

Collaborates effectively with others in a team environment

Experience with software design including design patterns, algorithms, the SOLID principles, and clean code

Knowledge of architecture design including architecture patterns and anti-patterns

Experience with Agile methodology, and ideally (but not necessarily) Kanban and SAFe

Preferred qualifications / skills :

Experience working on distributed systems, and microservices

Experience with systems integration

Experience working on data-driven applications

Knowledge of software security standards and best practices

Perks :

Located in the heart of University of Waterloo's David Johnston Research + Technology Park, NAVBLUE is close to shops, restaurants, gyms, daycare, and many other amenities, and only 10 minutes away from Hwy 85.

The modern design of our suite on the second floor of the Accelerator Centre draws its inspiration from airport terminals, and features bright, open workstations, rather than boxed-in cubicles.

As part of our family, you will enjoy :

Being part of Airbus Network

Flexible hours

Hybrid working environment (2 days in office)

Free parking

Weekly Breakfast

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

5 Sick Days

2 Personal Days

RRSP matching program

Life Insurance

Employee stock ownership plan

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!

Lunch hour sporting activities (hockey, soccer, volleyball etc.) with a shower on site

Active Inclusion & Diversity Committee

And much more!

Not to mention, the aviation industry's ongoing digital transformation means we must continually innovate and rise to the many challenges faced by our geographically diverse customers.

We are always looking for creative ways to improve our processes and technologies to be a leader in the highly competitive aviation market.

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.

Company : NAVBLUE, Inc.

NAVBLUE, Inc.

Employment Type : Permanent

Permanent

Experience Level : Professional

Professional

Job Family : Software Engineering

Software Engineering

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