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Principal Architect

ezraNairobi
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications: Proven experience in software, platform, and data architecture. Strong leadership and mentoring skills. Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Experience in implementing scalable and secure architecture. Proficiency in DevOps practices and cloud technologies.

About the job

Job Title: Principal Architect

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Reports to: Director, Technology Delivery

About the Role:

The Principal Architect will play a pivotal role as a senior individual contributor with extensive hands-on experience. This position is responsible for formulating the long-term architectural vision, strategy, and technical standards for our crucial lending, data, and customer value platform.

This role requires a unique blend of in-depth technical expertise in software, platform, and data architecture, alongside the capability to influence and guide various engineering teams. The Principal Architect will ensure that all technical domains are integrated under a cohesive, scalable, resilient, and secure enterprise architecture that directly aligns with the company's mission and ambitious growth strategy.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Architectural Vision & Governance: Co-define and advocate for the long-term technical architecture and standards across the platform, ensuring alignment among software engineering, platform engineering, and data architecture domains.
  • Technical Strategy & Architectural Oversight: Implement governance models to ensure architectural compliance, quality, and consistency across all technology domains, promoting scalability, security, and maintainability.
  • Platform & Data Excellence: Establish and advocate for best practices in platform engineering (DevOps & cloud) and data architecture, fostering a culture of system resilience and data integrity.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work strategically with product managers, engineering managers, and business leaders to translate complex product visions into clear, robust, and well-governed technical architectures and execution plans.
  • Hands-on Delivery & Mentorship: Actively contribute to production code in critical areas and serve as a technical coach for engineers, guiding the resolution of intricate technical challenges.

Contribution & Impact:

This position is critical for ensuring the architectural integrity of our core platform as the company grows and evolves. Your expertise will lead to a significant reduction in technical debt, enhanced system reliability, and accelerated delivery of new, market-enabling business capabilities.

About ezra

ezra is a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation in lending and data solutions. We are committed to enhancing customer value through technology and are looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic team in Nairobi.

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