Software System Architect, Coding & Marking Solutions

Description

JOB PURPOSE:

To define and be responsible for the software architecture for Hitachi C&M products to ensure they meet performance, functional, maintainability and quality requirements.

To technically represent the Hitachi C&M software function, with customers, partners and in the wider community.

KEY TASKS / ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To act as a high-level decision maker across the group software function responsible for software architectures, interface definitions, design and coding patterns/standard and testing strategy/approaches.
• To help select, create and embed excellent development standards and appropriate methods and tools.
• Actively involved in development projects including Common Platform project both as overall software technical authority, reviewer and in relevant hands on coding, particularly in early project stages and to help solve difficult technical issues, help resolve disputes and make tradeoffs.
• Plan for new technology adoption, ensuring that our products stay up to date, of high quality, supportable and maintainable.
• Software champion and technical interface with other Hitachi stakeholders such as Product Management, Electronics, Mechanics and QA.
• Work closely with sale offices, PMs, customers and OEMs to understand requirements, use cases.
• Coach and mentor the software development teams to both share skills and expertise and to set a positive role model.
• Actively involved in the wider software community, attend and present at software conferences and industry events, bring knowledge and best practice into Hitachi C&M software development and ensure that Hitachi C&M software is respected and well represented.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Develop architectural solutions for Hitachi C&M products and common platforms
• Define software solutions to address particular needs for customers and partners
• Prepare and pitch new project proposals technically.
• Provide technical training to internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with development teams to determine project scope and direction
• Review and decide on platforms and coding standards
• Evaluate existing software solutions to identify areas for improvement
• Hands on development to ensure skills stay up to date and relevant, and keep respect from the teams across group companies.
• Investigate field and technical issues
• Ensure architectural integrity of software solutions
• Input into project plans and deadlines
• Maintain thorough documentation of software architecture
• Mentor, encourage, and motivate team members
• Oversee architectural approaches from conception to release
• Participate in recruitment for technical staff