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ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE |
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The Group Securities is an old-established investment organization which has been in the business since 1989, as a company devoted to the stock exchange. It was licensed once Qatar Stock Exchange was founded in 1997, and it provides an array of investment services to more than 400,000 investors, with portfolios exceeding QR 100 billions. The Group Securities operates as brokerage firm-finances margin trading- liquidity provider for the listed shares and ETFs. The company has a paid-up capital worth (QR 1 billion), and has been continuously posting profit since its inception. It is licensed by Qatar Financial Market Authority to exercise these activities, and it is a member of Qatar Stock Exchange
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DEPARTMENT/BRANCH PROFILE |
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The Group Information Technology Software Development Division is a core function and pivotal enabler to support the Group’s organization vision and growth strategy consistently delivering innovative high-quality solutions and cutting-edge solutions that exceed the Group clients’ expectations and drive business growth
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JOBSUMMARY |
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The Software Architect will be responsible to develop high-level concepts and UI designs for software applications. Collaborates with other technical teams or software engineers to ensure that all requirements from the original designs are met in the final product
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DEPARTMENT/BRANCHPROFILE
DEPARTMENT/BRANCH PROFILE
Reports directly to: Senior Program Manager
Number of Direct Reports: None
Number of Indirect Reports: None
ROLE INTERACTS DIRECTLY WITH
Development Team
Daily (Direction and Co-operation)
Finance/HR
Regularly (Information and Co-operation)
Business
Regularly (Information and Co-operation)
Management
Regularly (Information and Co-operation)
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KEY DECISIONS THE ROLE MAKES AND THE EXTENT OF THE IMPACT OF THE DECISION |
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Make recommendations for process improvements and efficiencies, new innovative initiative, consolidation and technology stack
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KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Should able to identify opportunities for business process improvement and develop solution options for implementation across the Organization areas
Work with other IT professionals in the company in order to determine needs for new software, platforms and applications
Utilize tools, technology and various methodologies to create functional and intuitive solutions for user interfaces of desired products
Develop and implement product specifications
Pay attention to system integration, sustainability and feasibility
Manage all phases of technology development
Oversee and supervise the work of the development team
Guide and train developers and engineers
Suggest and implement solutions for process improvement
Adhere to all the requirements and guidelines for quality, security, extensibility etc
Should have strong communication and presentation skills and the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical individuals and the ability to present to a range of audiences in a clear, concise, appropriate manner
Gathering early functional and non-functional requirements
Selecting a technology stack
Delivering a high-level architectural design
Developing high-level product specifications with attention to system integration and feasibility
WORK ENVIRONMENT THE ROLE OPERATES IN
Work is normally performed in an office environment
No or very limited physical effort is required
No or very little exposure to physical risk
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Expertise: Demonstrates advancing knowledge, skills and abilities in role and in field of practice
Professionalism: Demonstrates attitudes, behaviors and orientations that are consistent with the conduct, aims and qualities that characterize The Group
Communication: Applies a customer centered approach to the delivery and exchange of information that leads to mutual understanding
Collaboration: Demonstrates the ability to work productively within and across teams to achieve goals that are customer centered
Organizational Advancement: Demonstrates actions that support organizational growth based on a shared understanding of the current and future operating environment
Advocacy: Uses expertise to influence and advocate for improved practice and to advance organizational outcomes
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS – SELECTION CRITERIA
Education
ESSENTIAL
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, engineering, Information System, or another related field
PREFERRED
MA in computer science, engineering or similar relevant field
Experience
ESSENTIAL
Ten years of experience as a Software Architect or similar role
Six years of experience with software development life cycle
Six years of experience with coding in various languages (C#, .NET, Java, React etc.)
Experience with best practice and process improvement methodology
Software development practices in a collaborative and agile fashion
PREFERRED
Five years of experience developing architecture or programs for trading platforms, fintech, financial institution or similar or relevant field
Certification and Licensure
PREFERRED
Software Architecture and/or UML related certifications
Job Specific Skills and Abilities
Outstanding knowledge of software and application design and architecture
Current with new technologies and design pattern
Ensure software meets all requirements of quality, security, modifiability, extensibility etc
Advanced programming skills and passion for coding full stack services development
A technical mindset and analytical approach
Participate in project walkthroughs: business requirements gathering, design walkthrough, functional test plans and implementation sessions
Contribute to the implementation of new products and communicates effectively between internal and external stakeholders to ensure product satisfaction is maintained
Maintain a high level of professionalism in communication, coordination, providing work leadership, training, and other high-level interactions
Demonstrated ability to handle the most complex situations
Ability to communicate technical and business problems in a non-technical manner
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Proven ability to deliver tasks on- time and adherence to deadlines
Proficiency with MS Office applications
Strong presentation skills, with the ability to present to senior managers
Proven ability to apply clear critical thinking in complex, stressful situations
Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English