Software Architect

Smith Johnson Group - Sandy, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

Sandy, UT

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Software Architect at Smith Johnson Group Inc. is responsible for leading the organization's technology transformation efforts, focusing on upgrading existing systems and transitioning to modern, scalable platforms. This role involves driving the upgrade from Java 8 to Java 22, migrating from a monolithic architecture to a microservices-based architecture, and implementing cloud solutions and DevOps best practices. The Software Architect will collaborate with IT managers, development teams, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals and provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.

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, automation, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Ensure seamless integration with cloud services and monitor performance.
• Work with serverless computing technologies to develop scalable solutions.
• Provide ongoing technical mentorship to team members in application development and system architecture.
• Serve as an internal consultant for technical assistance in planning and implementation.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex problems related to technical platforms and systems.
• Collaborate with product managers, IT analysts, and customers to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Discuss requirements with end users and offer software recommendations.
• Regularly communicate with stakeholders on project status, risks, and technical decisions.
• Design, implement, and enforce strong security practices for applications.
• Develop disaster recovery plans and ensure robust measures against data loss and security breaches.
• Conduct performance assessments and implement optimizations to maintain system integrity.
• Select and apply appropriate testing methodologies for software upgrades and modifications.
• Ensure system data integrity through thorough validation and quality assurance checks.
• Document all architectural decisions, system configurations, and migration strategies.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for system architectures 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 on 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 knowledge 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 solutions.
• Ability to anticipate the impact of new or modified software on existing standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance coverage.
• 70% of medical and dental costs covered by the employer.
• 100% coverage for life and disability insurance.
• Accrued PTO/holiday monthly.
• 3% retirement matching plan.