Software Architect

Required Qualifications

Summary

Responsibilities

• Define and Govern Architecture: Establish the architectural vision, standards, and blueprints for all software systems, focusing on the evolution and continuous improvement of the existing microservices architecture.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Act as the highest-level technical authority, guiding engineering teams (including Team Leads) on complex design issues, best practices, and innovative solutions.
• System Design: Lead the design and documentation of major features, services, and integrations, ensuring non-functional requirements (scalability, performance, reliability, security) are met.
• Technology Evaluation: Research, evaluate, and recommend new technologies, frameworks (e.g., Go, Spring Boot, React), and tools to improve efficiency, performance, and development speed.
• Deployment & Operations: Collaborate closely with DevOps to optimize CI/CD pipelines (Argo CD, Azure DevOps) and deployment models on GKE, ensuring architectural changes are operationalized effectively.
• Workflow Integration: Provide expertise and oversight for the design and evolution of complex business process systems, particularly those using workflow engines like Camunda.
• Code Quality: Review critical code sections, design proposals, and technical documentation, setting the bar for engineering excellence across the department.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate technical risks and architectural debt across the platform.
  

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in a dedicated Software Architect or Principal Engineer role.
• Proven expertise in designing and scaling complex microservices architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and the Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages, particularly Go and/or Java (Spring Boot), with experience in modern frontend frameworks like React.
• Proficient with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps) and GitOps practices (Argo CD).
• Demonstrated experience with workflow or BPM systems (Camunda preferred).
• Exceptional ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven record in build vs. buy decision-making and defining technical roadmaps.
  

• Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS or Azure).
• Deep knowledge of database technologies such as PostgreSQL and distributed data patterns.
• Familiarity with AI/ML technologies to enhance system capabilities or developer productivity.
• Published papers, patents, or significant open-source contributions.