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Full-Time

UI Architect

Posted on 7/23/2024

Sophos

Sophos

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides comprehensive cybersecurity solutions for businesses

Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$183k - $305kAnnually

+ Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Fully remote position, based out of Burlington or Abingdon time zones depending on candidate preference.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
UI/UX Design
Requirements
  • Repeated track record of successfully leading and delivering large complex projects that impact the success of their business unit
  • Defines technical strategies/architecture for multiple functional areas that sometimes extend outside their BU (technical and non-technical) and understands, influences, and creates technical designs for products/features from inception to completion that have impacted many teams/projects across the company and had a direct revenue or profitability impact
  • Proven experience as a UI Architect with a focus on React, Angular Framework and Cloud based development.
  • Balanced architectural needs with business dynamics to ensure commercial viability in development direction and implementation decisions
  • Is a sought-out, respected mentor and technical advisor for Senior Engineers, Senior Managers and above, trained others in best engineering practices for peer review of code, designs, specifications and unit tests
  • Designed and developed complete software features or components, made recommendations to solve product-wide issues and learned hard lessons of what does or doesn’t work over multiple updates and versions
  • Collaborates with other peers and senior leadership across all departments (technical and non-technical) to influence and deliver on Sophos objectives
  • Has held teams to high-standards and made significant improvements to the quality of processes or deliverables
  • Developed advanced/leading-edge technologies and/or concepts that have applicability within the security industry
  • Enforce coding standards, conduct code reviews, and implement best practices to maintain high quality maintainability code.
  • Ability to influence, coach, and lead by example is critical in this environment, and to be successful in this role.
  • Bachelors of Science in Computer Software, Computer Science or related discipline or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
  • Define the Central platform UI architectural vision for product teams and influence teams to ensure releases align with that vision.
  • Ensure the UI integrates seamlessly with the broader "ACE" architecture for data ingestion, processing, access, policy, APIs, and telemetry.
  • Provide technical leadership within Sophos by identifying and guiding individuals to understand end-to-end product development, uncover true user requirements, and help engineering build the right features with optimal usability.
  • Significantly impact future products and technologies, and business strategies by providing long-term UI direction and vision, and generating creative solutions that enable innovative ways of executing on Sophos's opportunities.
  • Drive strategic and tactical innovation in UI design, working closely with the products teams, UX teams, Threat Intelligence, Machine Learning and DevOps, to ensure a cohesive and differentiated user experience.
  • Work directly with development teams, writing code when necessary, to drive the creation of feature-rich, industry-leading products with exceptional usability and intuitiveness.
  • Collaborate with UX team to and engineering leads to define, support, and influence standard UI/UX design practices, quality assurance, and engineering rigor for secure cloud-based development.
  • Build alliances with customers and industry experts Keep abreast of industry UI/UX innovation to gain and share information about emerging UI/UX trends and best practices.
  • Own the UI architecture review process for Sophos's product lines and continuously improve it.
  • Influence the roadmaps of key external technology partners, vendors, and standards bodies to shape the future of Sophos's user experiences.
  • Help engineers identify and articulate patent ideas related to innovative UI/UX concepts.
  • Anticipate internal and external business and legislative issues impacting Sophos's products and technologies, and apply that understanding to enhance the user experience.

Sophos provides cybersecurity solutions to protect businesses from digital threats like malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks. Their products include endpoint protection for individual devices, network security for entire systems, and mobile security for smartphones and tablets. A key feature is Sophos Central, a cloud-based management console that allows users to oversee all security measures from one platform, making it easier to manage and respond to threats. Additionally, Sophos offers Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, where experts monitor and address security incidents for clients who may not have in-house capabilities. Unlike many competitors, Sophos focuses on an integrated approach to security, combining various services and products to enhance overall protection. The company's goal is to provide comprehensive security solutions that are accessible and effective for businesses of all sizes.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$81.3M

Headquarters

Abingdon, United Kingdom

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Sophos' recognition as a leader in multiple categories by G2 highlights its strong market position and credibility.
  • The company's strategic partnerships, such as with GAC Group, enhance its ability to deliver specialized cybersecurity solutions across various industries.
  • The appointment of Joe Levy as CEO and Jim Dildine as CFO signals a strong leadership team poised to drive future growth and innovation.

What critics are saying

  • The increasing complexity and frequency of ransomware attacks, as highlighted in their reports, could strain Sophos' resources and response capabilities.
  • The cybersecurity skills gap, particularly among Managed Service Providers (MSPs), could limit the effectiveness of Sophos' solutions and services.

What makes Sophos unique

  • Sophos offers a unified cloud-based management console, Sophos Central, which simplifies the management of multiple security solutions from a single platform, unlike many competitors who offer fragmented solutions.
  • Their Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services provide expert monitoring and incident response, a critical advantage for organizations lacking in-house cybersecurity expertise.
  • Sophos' comprehensive product suite, covering endpoint, network, and mobile security, positions it as a one-stop-shop for cybersecurity needs, unlike competitors who may specialize in only one area.

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