Solution Architect (m/f)

September 20, 2024

Leica

Vila Nova de Famalicão

OTHER

LEICA PORTUGAL is searching for a Solution Architect to its facilities in V. N. Famalicão.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Within the R&D Team, this professional will be responsible for the development of complex software systems, applications and architecture in intercultural collaboration for digital sports optics. Will interact with various company departments, suppliers and partners.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning activities

Technology scouting in the area of camera software and imaging platform
Discussing the technical possibilities before and during the specification phase together with developers and commercialisation management
Identifying imprecise formulations or contradictory requirements in the specifications
Developing the architecture of the system and the support systems
Technical design of the system (system design)
Analysing the feasibility
Description of non-functional requirements
Specification of the system integration
Discussing the technical possibilities before and during the specification phase together with developers
Testing of software systems
Adopting new software development concepts and strategies
Supporting project managers in technical issues

Development activities during the development phase

Identification, selection and introduction of required development tools
Co-determination in the selection of partners, suppliers and software platforms
Managing partners (software suppliers) with regard to technical issues
Planning test circuits and guiding other developers to set them up
Planning the software functionality for the applications, taking into account the system architecture
Defining software interfaces in the team
Realising and testing the hardware and software interfaces
Creating, testing and documenting the source code for the application
Creating test reports and exchanging the results with developers
Testing the hardware and software system for compliance with specifications
Optimising, releasing and documenting the developed applications

Activities in preparation for series production

Creation of test specifications, implementation and execution of corresponding module, function and system tests
Defining the test conditions together with quality assurance
Collaboration with production planning during the realisation of a test device
Performing activities within the scope of product start-up and product maintenance
Optimisation of a test concept for the developed software
Searching for and identifying opportunities to optimise the quality of the software and test concept

PROFILE

Completed university degree in electronics, IT or systems engineering or industrial management and engineering;
5 years of proven experience in a similar role, pref. in image processing or photographic sensors;
Good understanding or additional training in project management;
Problem-solving and ability to create new solutions;
Structured, data-oriented and methodical way of working;
Ability to work in a team, resilience and assertiveness;
Fluency in written and spoken English