Web Platform Architect, Stockholm

We are looking for an experienced and business driven Web Platform Architect to join and build up our team for web solutions for games and connected applications. At Avalanche Studios you will work with some of the industry’s most exciting technology and talented individuals.

As a Web Platform Architect, you will be responsible for the technical soundness, scalability and operational effectiveness of our web platform based solutions for games and connected applications. This role demands strong abilities in problem solving, design and programming, but your abilities to provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of high-caliber engineers are equally important. You will own and design the architectural frameworks, working closely with the company’s game Engine group, and the game production groups. You will be responsible for the overall technical quality and stability of our platform services and features and own the future extensions of the architecture in response to technology changes and/or business needs.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS


8+ years of experience developing/implementing enterprise software.


Solid skills and experience with advanced software engineering concepts (design patterns, OO, data modeling, web services, distributed applications and test-driven development).

Demonstrated, recent and relevant coding experience (such as modern web app development using HTML5 and JavaScript, mobile / touch device support, web application frameworks, Java, Python, PHP and API architecture) and ability to manage and take part in implementation of solutions based on your architecture.

Be up to date with the latest technology trends. Know when and where a technology can solve a real problem versus something that is shiny and new.


Experience in SQL as well as noSQL, and related database concepts and practices.




Experience working with enterprise technologies, including server application development frameworks, web services, message-oriented middleware, security, and web development.


Thorough understanding of software development life cycles, development and technology tools and testing methodologies.




Experience in designing and/or developing telemetry and analytics system to analyze player behaviors and business metrics.



 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS


B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience.




Experience in requirements analysis, technology and vendor analysis and selection.

Expierience from handling, and implementing, payment systems.



Experience with Agile development methodologies.


Able to coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure features delivered exceed expectations from multiple dimensions (code quality, extensibility, modularity, scalability, security and operational concerns).


Successfully communicate conceptual ideas and design rationale to peers and extended teams.


Experience with business-driven approaches to development.


Excellent verbal and written communication skills.



 
OTHER

Official work language is English.


 

To apply for this position please register below with a detailed CV and cover letter. Apply as soon as possible as we review applications continuously. All further information is provided under non-disclosure agreement only. All applicants are required to relocate to work full-time in Stockholm.