This pay range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000/annually. This is a remote based position. 

The Software Architect leads the efforts to establish, document, and implement the technical architecture for the in-house software applications and systems that combine to support our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Software System Design 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand how technology solutions will help deliver desired business outcomes 

• Gather, analyze, and document requirements 

• Identify and analyze the merits of different technical solutions 

• Develop architectural blueprints and detailed documentation forp roposed solutions 

• Ensure solutions meeting technical and business goals related to scalability, security, usability, and maintainability 

2. Technology Integration 

• Evaluate the desirability of solutions offered by 3rd party vendors 

• Guide the integration with 3rd party solutions and customer systems 

• Ensure interoperability and seamless data flow between systems 

3. Technical Leadership 

• Inspire and lead technical discussions that elevate the team’s awareness around best practicesandindustry standards 

• Coach and mentor others in the architecture design process 

4. Communication 

• Document and communicate architecture and system design to stakeholders 

• Communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner 

• Work closely with business leaders and customers to align technology strategy with business goals 

• Prepare and make technical proposals, reports, and presentations 

5. Innovation and Improvement 

• Introduce the organization to new technologies or processes that benefit team operations or improve our ability to meet business objectives 

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends 

• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement within existing systems and processes 

• Lead initiatives to enhance the overall technical capability of the organization 

6. Risk Management 

• Identify potential risks associated with proposed solutions and develop mitigation strategies 

• Ensure solutions comply with regulatory requirements and organizational policies 

• Conduct security assessments and implement necessary safeguards 

Qualifications

Skills and Requirements 

• Proficiency in a variety of programming languages and technologies across the stack (e.g., Ruby, Python, React, C#, databases, messaging services, cloud platforms, etc.)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to identify the needs of different audiences and adapt complex technical communication to meet those needs
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify the strengths and drawbacks of a solution and compare their impact to those of other solutions
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and engineers, and work collaboratively to deliver solutions
• Able to demonstrate working knowledge of web application design principles, along with the strengths and pitfalls of different approaches 

Experience / Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of software engineering experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in solution architecture or related roles.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex technical solutions