Software Architect

Techtarget - Newton, MA

Full-time - Senior

Newton, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Software Architect at TechTarget will be instrumental in shaping the architecture and design of a Java-based SaaS application deployed on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role requires a blend of technical leadership, hands-on coding, and collaboration with various teams to ensure the application meets business goals while maintaining high standards of performance, security, and cost-efficiency. The ideal candidate will thrive on technical challenges and drive innovation in products and development processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural oversight and technical direction for the development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of a large-scale Java-based SaaS application.
• Lead and mentor a diverse engineering team, ensuring best practices in software development, testing, and operations.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Data Engineering teams to ensure scalable and resilient infrastructure and data solutions.
• Develop a deep understanding of product functionality and how it relates to business goals and practices.
• Design and implement cloud-native solutions, leveraging GCP services and best practices.
• Evaluate and integrate various cloud technologies to optimize application performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Act as the technical liaison between the engineering team and executive leadership, providing clear and concise communication on architectural decisions, project status, and technical challenges.
• Work closely with senior product managers to align the technical roadmap with product strategy and business objectives.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices, particularly in cloud computing and SaaS development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 15+ years of industry experience.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud-native architectures, microservices, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound architectural decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to balance short-term needs with long-term strategic goals.
• Good leadership skills, able to interface with business leaders.
• Full stack experience in developing N-tier Java web applications.
• Strong experience with building and consuming RESTful APIs/services.
• Good experience with cloud-based development and leveraging cloud services.
• Good experience with data engineering tools and practices on the cloud.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a Lean/Agile environment.
• Experience with database design and data modeling.
• Extensive knowledge of the software development process and corresponding technologies.
• Excellent understanding of design patterns and architectural styles.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Open Leave Policy