Micro Services Architect

KATIM is a leader in developing innovative secure communication products and solutions for governments and businesses. As a vital part of the Space & Cyber Technologies cluster at EDGE, KATIM is committed to delivering resilient, secure, end-to-end solutions tailored to meet the growing demand for advanced cyber capabilities. With a global presence that includes our headquarters in Abu Dhabi and additional offices in the UAE and Finland, KATIM ensures that mission-critical information and communications remain private and secure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architecture Design and Implementation:

  • Design and develop microservices-based architecture for software-defined radio systems and supporting applications.
  • Create scalable, resilient, and secure microservices for independent deployment.
  • Establish architectural patterns and best practices for SDR applications.
  • Develop reference architectures and implementation guidelines.

• System Integration:

  • Ensure seamless integration between microservices components.
  • Design APIs for interoperability with legacy systems.
  • Implement communication protocols for distributed services.

• Security Architecture:

  • Design and implement security measures for SDR systems.
  • Incorporate advanced encryption into the architecture and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards.
  • Implement secure communication channels for data transmission.

• Waveform Development and Management:

  • Design systems for dynamic waveform switching and configuration.
  • Implement modules for signal processing and modulation/demodulation.

• Performance Optimization:

  • Optimize microservices for real-time processing.
  • Implement efficient resource utilization strategies.

• Containerization and Deployment:

  • Design deployment strategies for microservices.
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment.

• Resilience and Fault Tolerance:

  • Design systems with high availability and fault tolerance.
  • Create architectures that can operate in degraded environments.

• Technical Leadership:

  • Lead and mentor development teams in microservices implementation.
  • Work with stakeholders to translate operational requirements into technical specifications.

Education and Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of overall software development experience.
• At least 5-7 years of specialized experience in microservices architecture design.
• 3-5 years of experience with software-defined radio technologies or wireless communication systems.

Key Skills:

• Microservices architecture design and implementation.
• Cloud platform expertise (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in programming languages (Java, Python, Go).
• Understanding of RF principles and digital signal processing (DSP).

Certifications (Highly Desirable):

• Cloud Architecture: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.
• Security certifications like GIAC or CCSP.
• Containers/Orchestration certifications like Certified Kubernetes Administrator.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.