Technical Architect

Job description:

Since our founding, IDEMIA has been on a mission to unlock the world and make it safer through our cutting-edge identity technologies. Our technology leadership makes us the partner of choice for hundreds of governments and thousands of enterprises in over 180 countries, including some of the biggest and most influential brands in the world. In applying our unique expertise in biometrics and cryptography, we enable our clients to unlock simpler and safer ways to pay, connect, access, identify, travel and protect public places – at scale and in total security.Our teams work from 5 continents and speak 100+ different languages. We strongly believe that our diversity is a key driver of innovation and performance.

 

About IDEMIA Public Security

We are dedicated to serving government and public security entities and, in so doing, IDEMIA is committed to the responsible use of technology for public safety. We develop cutting-edge biometrics technologies and identity verification systems that prioritize privacy, human rights and ensure fair and unbiased application. We are also committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture and our impact on sustainability. For example, in 2023, the Life Cycle Assessment for Vision Pass SP revealed a 38% energy reduction, attributed to its sustainable smart power-saving mode

Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Architect with experience in designing, developing and implementing scalable software systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for translating business requirements into system and technical architectures, guiding development teams and ensuring best practices in software design and delivery. 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Architecture & Design:

• Design scalable, secure and high-performance solutions aligned with business needs.
• Create architecture blueprints, technical documentation, and system roadmaps

 Technology Leadership:

• Evaluate, recommend and implement tools, third party solutions, frameworks and best practices.
• Guide development teams in coding standards, design patterns and technical problem-solving

Collaboration:

• Work closely with product managers, business analysts and stakeholders to understand requirements at system level.
• Contribute towards planning the technical deliverables enabling Product Manager and Project Manager to define the roadmap/schedule with critical system dependencies.
• Collaborate with DevOps, QA and security teams for smooth delivery.

 

Delivery Oversight:

• Ensure adherence to architecture guidelines and timelines.
• Review code, conduct design reviews and support troubleshooting of complex issues.
• Innovation:
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and assess applicability to ongoing projects.
• Drive technical improvements in scalability, maintainability, and performance.

 

Required Skills & Qualifications•    Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.•    10+ years on Relevant experience in developing enterprise solutions•    5-6 years of experience in software development and architecture roles.•    Strong knowledge of system design & architecture, microservices, APIs and integration patterns.•    Hands-on expertise in at least one technology stack (Java/.NET)•    Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).•    Proficiency in databases (SQL & NoSQL).•    Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.•    Fluent in English verbal and written Good to Have•    Exposure to front-end frameworks like Angular.•    Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).•    Any prior experience and knowledge of biometrics solutions•    Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards.