Software Architect

Rose's Agency - West Jordan, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

West Jordan, UT

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Software Architect will lead the technology transformation efforts at Rose International, focusing on upgrading existing systems and transitioning to modern, scalable platforms. This role involves driving the architectural design and implementation of high-performance software systems, particularly in migrating from Java 8 to Java 22 and from monolithic to microservices architecture. The architect will also be responsible for cloud adoption, implementing DevOps best practices, and providing technical guidance to teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive the architectural design and implementation of scalable, high-performance software systems.
• Lead, plan, and execute the upgrade from Java 8 to Java 22, ensuring compatibility of associated frameworks.
• Plan and lead the migration from a monolithic architecture to a microservices-based architecture.
• Provide input to upper management on architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Lead the design and implementation of cloud-based solutions on platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP, or ServiceNow.
• Implement DevOps principles and practices, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code.
• Provide ongoing technical mentorship to team members in application development and system architecture.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, IT analysts, and customers to understand business needs.
• Design, implement, and enforce strong security practices for applications.
• Select and apply appropriate testing methodologies to evaluate software upgrades and modifications.
• Document all architectural decisions, system configurations, and migration strategies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software architecture and development, focusing on large-scale IT projects and cloud migration.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing cloud solutions in platforms such as AWS, GCP, or ServiceNow.
• Experience with API and serverless architectures.
• Expertise in DevOps practices and automation tools such as Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of system security, version control, and cloud-hosted application optimization.
• Solid understanding of database technologies, including SQL and NoSQL.
• Experience leading a Java upgrade, particularly migrating from Java 8 to Java 22.
• Experience planning and executing a migration from monolithic architecture to microservices.
• Strong experience with application development using Java, JavaScript, and frameworks such as Spring Boot, NodeJS, and React.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Public Cloud Certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Architect).
• Hands-on experience with unit and functional testing frameworks.
• Ability to meet with vendors to evaluate products and make recommendations.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Ability to anticipate the impact of new or modified software on existing standards and systems.

Benefits

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