Software Architect Volunteer (Open For Students)

✦This is a free unique volunteer opportunity for students/fresh graduates/anyone who switches careers to volunteer with a British Tech Company in order to build real-world experience and skills toward a career as an Curriculum Developer Officer in Future.

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Details About opportunity

People in the Information and Technology teams have a complete knowledge of computer software, hardware, and networks. They will be responsible for designing, organizing, modifying, and supporting our company’s IT infrastructure.

Software Architect make intuitive high-level decisions for software development to see the “big picture” and create architectural approaches for software design and implementation to guide the development team.

What you will do:

You will work closely with the IT Team to provide a framework for the development of a software or system that will result in high quality IT solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Working with our CEO and teams, your volunteer role includes:

·Collaborate with business lines and IT to determine functional and non-functional requirements for new software or applications (Device Management, Developer studio etc.).

·Use tools and methodologies to create representations for functions and user interface of desired product.

·Develop high-level product specifications with attention to system integration and feasibility.

·Define all aspects of development from appropriate technology and workflow to coding standards.

·Successfully communicate all concepts and guidelines to development team.

·Oversee progress of development team to ensure consistency with initial design.

·Provide technical guidance and coaching to developers and engineers.

·Ensure software meets all requirements of quality, security, modifiability, extensibility etc.

·Approve final product before launch.

Education and experience

–High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)

–Experience in software architecture.

–Knowledge in consumer electronics and the retail environment (preferred)

–Experience in software development and coding in various languages (C#, .NET, Java etc.)

–Familiarity with HTML/CSS, JavaScript and UI/UX design

Skills and requirements

• Fluent in English
• Self-starter with a strong commitment to driving results.
• Access to a smartphone (iPhone or Android).
• Excellent record keeping.
• Excellent knowledge of UML and other modeling methods
• Professional demeanor, excellent verbal, and written communication skills.
• Undergraduate degree or similar education in Software Architecture, Development, or IT.
• Interest in technology and the ability to quickly learn new products and features.
• Excellent knowledge of software and application design and architecture.
• Enthusiastic, initiative-taking, and outgoing personality that is comfortable in a competitive environment.
• Excellent communication skills.

Acquired Skills

Learning tools and instruments that software architecture world requires from you: application design, architecture, development.

More about the opportunity

This opportunity is suited for a mid-level or seasoned professional with software architecture experience who focus on technology. Our company evolves on a niche market; thus, knowledge management on the Virtual Reality and 3D sectors is preferred.

The company will provide everything related to guides/sales/marketing material or proposal.

Endorsements

Once a satisfactory outcome is delivered, we will:

• Provide a LinkedIn testimonial.
• Allow you to add Company Name to your LinkedIn Profile.
• Provide a testimonial against your profile on SkilledUp Life.

About Applying:

Please note that if your LinkedIn Application is accepted, you would need to apply through the SkilledUp Life platform (free). You will be guided through that process once your LinkedIn Application is processed.

Disclaimer

This is a voluntary position, i.e., there is no direct financial compensation, promise of future paid work or any taxable benefit in kind.