Technical Architect at Pulse Nigeria

Pulse is Africa’s leading innovative media company, informing and engaging Africa’s young audience -and providing expansive media reach and creative marketing solutions to partners. We run news websites and social channels and marketing and production across Francophone and Anglophone West Africa and East Africa.

We are a platform leading in reach with our news and entertainment content – with millions of regular users per month. We are also a marketing partner, empowering brands with our expansive media reach and 360 degree in-house marketing solutions. Additionally, Pulse is the licensee publisher of the regional Business Insider Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Architect

Location: Nigeria

About the Role

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Architect to join our online media company.
• As a Technical Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing the technical solutions that drive our digital media platforms.
• You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, project managers, and stakeholders, to ensure the successful delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing online media experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution design: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Design and document the architecture and technical specifications of the systems, ensuring alignment with business goals, scalability, security, and performance.
• Technology selection: Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for development projects. Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to online media platforms.
• System integration: Define and implement integration strategies for seamless data flow and communication between different systems and components. Ensure interoperability and data consistency across the entire technology stack.
• Scalability and performance optimization: Design and implement solutions that can handle high traffic volumes and scale efficiently. Optimize system performance through effective use of caching, load balancing, and other scalability techniques.
• Security and data protection: Establish and enforce security measures and best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Technical leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams. Mentor and coach team members, ensuring adherence to best practices, coding standards, and quality guidelines.
• Collaboration and teamwork: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, project managers, and stakeholders. Foster a collaborative work environment, promote knowledge sharing, and facilitate effective communication.
• Technical documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, design documents, and guidelines. Ensure documentation is up to date and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
• Performance monitoring and optimization: Implement monitoring and analytics tools to track system performance and identify opportunities for optimization. Conduct regular performance reviews and make recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
• Professional experience: 3 years of experience as a Technical Architect or a similar role, preferably within the online media industry. A strong portfolio showcasing previous architecture and design projects is highly desirable.
• System architecture: Expertise in designing scalable, distributed, and highly available systems. Proven experience in defining system architecture, including system components, data flows, and integration points.
• Technology stack: Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with relevant technologies and frameworks, such as web development frameworks, databases, cloud services, APIs, and content delivery networks (CDNs).
• Security and compliance: Deep understanding of security principles and best practices for web applications. Familiarity with security frameworks and protocols, such as OAuth, SSL/TLS, and encryption techniques.
• Performance optimization: Experience in optimizing system performance, including database tuning, caching strategies, and load-balancing techniques. Familiarity with performance monitoring tools and practices.
• Leadership and mentorship: Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams, providing guidance and support. Strong communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts and ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Solution-oriented mindset: Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on finding innovative and effective solutions. Ability to balance technical requirements, business goals, and project constraints.
• Collaboration and teamwork: Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and foster collaboration across departments and teams.

Why Work With Us?

• At Pulse, we are passionate about developing innovative solutions that enhance the user experience. Our dynamic and inclusive work environment fosters collaboration and creativity, and we offer numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. Here are a few reasons why you should consider joining our team:
• Challenging projects: You will have the opportunity to work on complex and exciting projects that will challenge your skills and help you grow professionally.
• Collaborative culture: We believe in the power of collaboration and work closely with our cross-functional teams to bring our vision to life.
• Technologically advanced: We invest in the latest technologies and tools to ensure that our developers have the resources they need to be successful.
• Employee development: We are committed to our employees’ professional growth and offer opportunities for skill development, training, and career advancement.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover email explaining why you’re a great fit for this role to: careers@pulse.africa using “Technical Architect” as the subject of the email.