Position: Software Architect
Company: VT Labs
Category: Lead
Experience required: 5y
English level: upper

VT Labs is looking for a Software Architect to join new fintech products.

Join our 2 products that roll into other markets with the very same launch partner at a fintech industry that can be used in e-commerce projects: 
- An e-commerce/point of sale solution that will integrate and embed multiple lenders in one simple infographic. This will use a range of automated rules/algorithms to optimize options and outcomes for both customers and retailers. The product will need to be developed as a fully embedded solution for our launch partner (in their website) and as a plugin solution for other retailers - Shopify/Woocommerce etc. 
- Mobile application that allows people to obtain credit and insurance products from a panel of lenders in a unique way. IT integrates local lenders/banks/data providers etc.
As a Software Architect, you will choose the best strategies for a product and build a team of trusted professionals, communicate with the product owner and develop high quality and performant software.

**What you will do:**
- Designing and executing the best solutions for the assigned projects and ensuring the quality of solution architecture
- Identifying opportunities for further use of the products and developing knowledge of the client’s core product set 
- Providing guidance on all solutions from scratch, including launching a project and team management
- Working with a full development cycle (from accepting technical requirements — to delivering changes to production)
- Take full responsibility and drive optimization/refactoring projects targeting branding and scaling, performance, quality, development speed improvements
- Closely communicate with product owner, clients and designers
- Business trips to Saudi Arabia.

**What you need:**
- Minimum 5 years experience in software development with progression to Senior Team leader or Architect
- Hand-on experience working in a similar role as a Solution or Software Architect
- Expert knowledge of PHP or Javascript stack in writing software
- Mobile development expertise will be a plus
- Experience working of creating architect design for new applications and projects
- Innovation mindset with a passion for learning new technology
- Fluent in English both written and orally and strong communication skills.
- Strong communication skills, proven experience in code review, refactoring and team management.

**Nice to have:**
- Experience in fintech projects, especially in start-ups.

**Perks and benefits:**
- Fully remote company with employees concentrated in Ukraine and Europe
- Business trips
- Being part of an early startup journey
- Contribute to fundamental architecture & design decisions
- Continuing education and support for select graduate programs
- Working with a team of open-minded specialists with a low hierarchy
- Career development opportunities with professional training programs
- 18 days of paid vacation and 10 sick leaves
- Full accounting assistance and support.