Product Architect

Description:

At RM, we’ve been pioneers of education technology since 1973. We provide technology and resources to the education sector supporting over 10 million students around the world. We work with 28,000 schools, nurseries, and education trusts in 115 countries to deliver customer-centric solutions that improve education outcomes worldwide.

What we do helps learners at all stages of their lives, from preschool to higher education and professional qualification, we partner with schools, examination boards, central governments and other professional institutions, to enrich the lives of learners.

Responsibilities

Joining us means becoming an integral part of an exciting new team, poised to make waves in the education sector!

As a product architect at RM you’ll play a key role in strategizing and overseeing the technical architecture of the Assessment platform.

You’ll be responsible for implementing projects that are scalable and reliable while following industry best practices and aligning to our technical standards and policies.

You will have the opportunity to lead the definition and execution of key strategic initiatives. You will work autonomously and be accountable for overseeing execution in the the engineering.

Your role will not just be about executing tasks; it will be about shaping the future of education technology. Together, you will craft innovative solution designs, ensuring they align seamlessly with our overarching vision.

Your adept problem-solving skills and innovative mindset position you as a leader in crafting highly scalable and reliable technical architectures. Your ability to effortlessly adapt to new technologies drives you forward. You exhibit ownership and initiative, consistently identifying and implementing improvements.

Your insights inform effective resource allocation, while your technical prowess allows you to architect robust solutions. Your impressive track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget underscores your leadership and mentorship capabilities.

Experience

• Substantial professional experience with high-level programming language (C#, Java, Python, Ruby, etc)
• Prior experience in a technical leadership role or similar capacity
• Proficiency in developing scalable software for large codebases
• Strong knowledge of relational databases, including PostgreSQL and MySQL
• Deep knowledge of at least one major cloud provider
• Experience in designing, understanding, and troubleshooting complex distributed systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Solid understanding of Security, Networking, and Database concepts
• Familiarity with standard project lifecycle processes
• Proactive and inquisitive nature, willing to undertake various responsibilities
• Proficiency in Docker
• Highly skilled in clean code architecture, application and systems architecture, and other principles/methodologies such as SOLID and DDD
• Upholds high standards for code quality, testing, and iterative, continuous delivery
• Excellent collaboration skills for pair programming and code reviews
• Experience owning a feature from concept to production, including proposal, discussion, and execution
• Experience with monitoring, alerting, and debugging high-volume production systems