Software Architect

• Define and drive the technical architecture of our software solutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and aligned with business objectives.

• Analyze ambiguous, real-world scenarios and translate them into clear architectural options, weighing trade-offs (cost, scalability, time-to-market, risk) before recommending a path forward.

• Collaborate with development teams to design and implement microservices architectures for seamless integration and optimal performance.

• Leverage your expertise in cloud technologies like AWS to design and implement solutions that enhance application performance, scalability, and reliability.

• Champion the adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor) across the team to speed up design, coding, testing, and review — without compromising quality or security.

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, testable, and maintainable code through best practices, including Test-Driven Development (TDD) and code reviews. 

• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that meet business needs.

• Focus on achieving high system uptime, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues to maintain reliability.

• Implement and manage integration with various supporting systems, such as authentication providers, search tools, and monitoring tools. 

• 10+ years of experience developing complex, scalable web applications.

• Proven experience as a Software Architect or similar role, with a strong understanding of architecture principles and patterns.

• Demonstrated analytical ability: comfortable working through open-ended, scenario-based problems and presenting multiple viable solutions with clear reasoning — ideally backed by examples such as architecture decision records (ADRs).

• Expertise in designing and implementing microservices-based architectures with a focus on scalability, security, and performance.

• Strong knowledge of backend technologies (e.g., Node.js) and frontend frameworks (React, Vue). • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, Redis).

• Proven ability to lead and mentor development teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

• Strong understanding and implementation of agile methodologies, including participation in roadmap planning and retrospectives.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of working effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Genuinely current on AI trends and tooling, with hands-on experience using AI coding assistants (Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, or similar) in real projects, and good judgment about where AI accelerates delivery versus where it introduces risk. 

A proactive approach to staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software architecture and development.

• Experience with Amazon AWS services, containerization, and API Gateway.

• Experience with Git (Bitbucket or GitHub) and feature-branch workflows.