Software Architect

Actalent - Saint Paul, MN

Full-time - Senior

Saint Paul, MN

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Software Architect role at Actalent involves designing and implementing software solutions primarily using C++, Python, and Go. The position focuses on developing web-based applications for complex big data storage and access, leveraging AWS IoT services, and ensuring robust cybersecurity practices within system design. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, startup-like environment, demonstrating ownership and adaptability while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software solutions using C++, Python, Go, or similar languages.
• Develop web-based applications for storing and accessing complex big data.
• Utilize AWS IoT Core, Analytics, Twin Maker, Greengrass, Device Management, Events, and AWS Kinesis for IoT solutions.
• Create scalable IoT architectures and manage APIs and tokens.
• Incorporate cybersecurity and SecOps principles within system design.
• Implement and manage MQTT and other IoT messaging systems.
• Develop solutions for automated, remote diagnosis and provisioning of IoT devices.
• Collaborate in a startup-like culture, demonstrating ownership and adaptability.
• Develop embedded applications using AWS IoT SDK with Python.
• Cross-compile open-source modules, Python packages, and kernel dependencies.
• Utilize AWS DynamoDB, AWS Lambda, AWS API Gateway, AWS AppSync, AWS Amplify, AWS S3, and AWS Timestream.
• Employ CI/CD tools, test automation, and DevOps practices in Agile development.

Requirements

• Proficiency in C++, Python, Go, or similar languages.
• Experience with web-based applications for storing and accessing complex big data.
• Strong knowledge of AWS IoT Core, Analytics, Twin Maker, Greengrass, Device Management, Events, and AWS Kinesis.
• Solid understanding of IoT architectures, tools, and micro-service architecture.
• Skilled in cybersecurity and SecOps principles within system design.
• Experience with MQTT and other IoT messaging systems.
• 8+ years of experience in solution architecture, software engineering, or related fields.
• Experience in developing embedded applications using AWS IoT SDK with Python.
• Experience with cross-compilation of open-source modules, Python packages, and kernel dependencies.
• AWS Solution Architect Certified.
• Skilled in AWS DynamoDB, AWS Lambda, AWS API Gateway, AWS AppSync, AWS Amplify, AWS S3, and AWS Timestream.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools, test automation, and DevOps practices in Agile development.

Nice-to-haves

• B.S. or MS Degree in Information Technology or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to thrive in a startup-like culture with a strong sense of ownership and adaptability in ambiguous situations.
• Drive for tackling technical challenges.