TBA Group is a leading international provider of software and services for ports, terminals, and warehouses with over 150 live installations worldwide. We support our customers during the entire life cycle of their operation from design to implementation to optimization of their operation. We apply state-of-the-art tools such as simulation and emulation to help customers make data-driven decisions.

We are seeking an experienced Software Architect, with a particular emphasis on Development and DevOps, to join our team in Leicester on a permanent basis. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and expanding environment, helping develop, implement and revise our plan for strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and structure our Warehouse Management software within the architecture team.
• Recommend tools, technologies, and processes for scalable software solutions.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, SMEs, and customers to define software requirements.
• Align architectural design backlog with product backlog for development teams.
• Participate in agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups and sprint reviews.
• Document and share designs with development teams using industry-recognized tools and techniques.
• Define key non-functional requirements, including technology, security, scalability, and performance.
• Monitor development progress to ensure consistency with initial design.
• Collaborate with colleagues and third parties for integration with other systems.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to software engineers and junior architects.
• Keep abreast of the latest technological advancements to improve products and processes in line with company objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a software architect.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Expertise in modern software development, particularly UI/UX Design, C#, .Net Core, Entity Framework Core, Visual Studio, and Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with Domain Driven Design, microservices architecture, and Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS, JavaScript and database systems (Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres).
• Experience with web APIs (RESTful, SOAP), infrastructure (RedHat, Azure), and containerized applications (Docker).
• Familiarity with message broker technologies (ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ).

Desirable Skills

• Experience in supply chain/warehouse logistics systems.
• Knowledge of DevOps culture, CI/CD techniques, and front-end development with Blazor.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• 2:1 BSc Honors Degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• Engagement in extracurricular developer activities like open-source projects or personal projects.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning and adopting new technologies.

Benefits

• Salary: £negotiable, depending on skills and experience.
• Pension.
• Private Health Insurance – BUPA.
• Cash Plan – BUPA.
• Life assurance 3 x Salary.
• Flexible working.
• Hybrid working culture.
• Employee discount scheme with retailers.

Additional Information

• TBA Group, established over 30 years ago, specializes in intermodal and logistics software solutions and offers a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with opportunities for career advancement.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Intermodal and logistics software