Lead Architect

TBA Group is a leading international provider of software and services for ports, terminals, and warehouses with over 150 live installations worldwide. We aim to support our customers during the entire life cycle of their operation from design to implementation to optimization of their operation. We believe that simplicity lies at the heart of performance of container and bulk terminals. We distinguish ourselves from other firms, by applying state-of-the-art tools such as simulation and emulation allowing our customers to make decisions based on data.

You will be working with people of diverse talents and backgrounds. As we are committed to growing our people, we will provide you with opportunities that broaden your knowledge and strengthen your professional & technical skills. Working at TBA, over your career, you will be presented with opportunities to visit and work at customer and other TBA company locations, both within the UK and internationally. 

We are seeking an experienced Software Architect, with a particular emphasis on the Development and DevOps areas, to join our team in Leicester on a permanent basis. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and expanding environment, helping develop, implement and revise our plan for strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and structure our Warehouse Management software within the architecture team.
• Recommend tools, technologies, and processes for scalable software solutions.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, SMEs, and customers to define software requirements.
• Align architectural design backlog with product backlog for development teams.
• Participate in agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups and sprint reviews.
• Use industry-recognized tools and techniques to document and share designs with development teams.
• Define key non-functional requirements, including technology, security, scalability, and performance.
• Monitor development progress to ensure consistency with initial design.
• Collaborate with colleagues and third parties for integration with other systems.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to software engineers and junior architects.
• Keep abreast of the latest technological advancements with a view to improving our products and processes in line with Company objectives.

• Proven experience as a software architect.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Expertise in modern software development, particularly UI/UX Design, C#, .Net Core, Entity Framework Core, Visual Studio, and Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with Domain Driven Design, microservices architecture, and Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS, JavaScript and database systems (Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres).
• Experience with web APIs (RESTful, SOAP), infrastructure (RedHat, Azure), and containerized applications (Docker).
• Familiarity with message broker technologies (ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ).

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in supply chain/warehouse logistics systems.
• Knowledge of DevOps culture, CI/CD techniques, and front-end development with Blazor. 
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g. Grafana) and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB)
• 2:1 BSc Honors Degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• Engagement in extracurricular developer activities like open-source projects or personal projects.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning and adopting new technologies to strive for continual improvement.

Benefits:

• Salary: £negotiable, depending on skills and experience. 
• Pension. 
• Private Health Insurance – BUPA. 
• Cash Plan – BUPA. 
• Life assurance 3 x Salary. 
• Flexible working. 
• Hybrid working culture. 
• Employee discount scheme with retailers.

TBA Group, established over 30 years ago, is a leading software development company in Europe, specializing in intermodal and logistics solutions. Our innovative software products are recognized globally, and our team enjoys a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. With a strong focus on growth, we offer a unique working environment with ample opportunities for career advancement.

Join us at TBA Group and be part of a thriving professional organization that values growth and innovation.