Development Software Architect

Summary

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Development Software Architect to lead the design and technical strategy of scalable, high-performance software solutions. In this key role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex business needs into robust architectural frameworks. As both a strategic thinker and technical expert, you will shape the foundation of our technology ecosystem, ensuring the scalability, security, and long-term sustainability of our applications.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Architecture & Design
• Develop and maintain architectural blueprints, technical standards, and system design guidelines.
• Define software structure, component interactions, data flows, and integration strategies.
• Evaluate and select appropriate tools, frameworks, and platforms aligned with business and technical goals.
• Ensure scalability, performance, maintainability, and security of all systems.
• Account for non-functional requirements such as accessibility, internationalization, and usability.
• Technical Leadership
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineering teams on architecture best practices.
• Conduct code and design reviews to ensure consistency with architectural principles.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and resolve complex system-level challenges.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and assess their relevance to the organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work with product managers, stakeholders, and analysts to gather business requirements.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications and system design.
• Communicate architectural decisions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to project planning, effort estimation, and risk mitigation.
• System Optimization & Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities for performance tuning, system refactoring, or modernization.
• Implement strategies for monitoring, observability, and proactive issue detection.
• Champion DevOps practices including CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and cloud-native design.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering practices and development workflows.
  
  

Requirements/Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of software development experience, with 3+ years in architectural roles.
• Strong background in building scalable, distributed, and fault-tolerant systems.
• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript).
• Deep understanding of architectural patterns such as microservices, monoliths, and event-driven systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices including CI/CD and infrastructure as code.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with specific technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, Kafka, React, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Background in building secure systems and understanding of security best practices.
• Experience working within agile development frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This position offers flexibility to work remotely, in a hybrid model, or on-site depending on business needs and candidate preference.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in virtual meetings and collaborate across time zones.
• Occasional travel may be required for team meetings or project collaboration.