Software Architect

Kforce - Miramar, FL

Full-time - Senior

Miramar, FL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Software Architect position at Kforce involves creating and evolving the overall software architecture to ensure scalability, performance, and security. The role requires collaboration with management and development teams to select appropriate technologies and assist in implementation, while also actively participating in coding and leading the development of complex applications. The architect will design and oversee a microservices-based architecture, implement cloud solutions on AWS, and ensure compliance with security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Creates and evolves the overall software architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Creates and maintains the software architecture, handles complex design matters, collaborates with management, selects the right development tools and technologies, and assists development teams with implementation.
• Determines the appropriate technology stack, frameworks, and tools, considering the company's needs and future scalability.
• Designs, implements, and oversees a microservices-based architecture, ensuring that services are loosely coupled, independently deployable, and scalable.
• Actively participates in coding, particularly in critical areas, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
• Leads or contributes to the development of complex Angular applications, focusing on maintainability and performance.
• Rapidly prototypes and validates architectural solutions to ensure feasibility and alignment with business goals.
• Designs and implements containerization strategies consistently across environments using Docker for developing, shipping, and running applications.
• Deploys, manages, and scales applications using Kubernetes, to ensure high availability and efficient resource utilization.
• Designs cloud architecture and deploys scalable applications on AWS, leveraging services including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda.
• Implements infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation to automate the deployment of cloud resources.
• Ensures that the architecture meets security best practices and compliance requirements, including data encryption, access controls, and secure configurations.
• Works closely with other architects, developers, product managers, and operations teams to ensure alignment on technical strategies and objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and deploying complex software solutions.
• 3+ years of experience with architecting cloud-based software solutions using Microservices and Event Driven Architecture.
• Proficiency in developing and architecting complex applications using Angular, Kubernetes, Docker, GraphQL, RSocket and Kafka or similar event streaming platforms.
• Strong understanding of AWS cloud services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and experience in architecting cloud-native applications.
• Expertise in setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, particularly using GitLab CI/CD, to automate and streamline deployment processes.
• Knowledge of tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation for automating cloud infrastructure deployment and management.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Experience working in a SaaS-based product development environment or FDA-regulated medical device environment desired.
• Skills in monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing application performance, with a focus on identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
• Ability to work in a hands-on position to build and deploy high quality capabilities and features.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life, disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (ADD) insurance.
• Paid time off for salaried personnel.