Software Architect

Kavaliro - Orlando, FL

Full-time - Senior

Orlando, FL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Software Architect will be responsible for designing and developing high-quality, scalable software solutions that align with business goals. This role involves guiding the development team through the software development lifecycle, ensuring that architectural solutions meet both technical and business requirements while adhering to best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems and solutions.
• Develop high-level product specifications with attention to system integration and feasibility.
• Design system architecture and communicate with stakeholders to ensure development aligns with business goals.
• Evaluate and select appropriate software or hardware solutions to meet user needs.
• Act as a technical lead, working closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and QA teams to guide implementation.
• Provide mentoring and leadership to the development team on architectural best practices.
• Oversee architectural governance, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and guidelines.
• Work closely with product managers, business analysts, and stakeholders to gather requirements and transform them into architectural blueprints.
• Communicate software designs to stakeholders and development teams through documentation and presentations.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure robust and secure designs.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential benefits and fit for company needs.
• Perform proof-of-concepts (POCs) for new technologies, ensuring they align with long-term goals.
• Assess existing systems to identify areas for improvement or modernization.
• Establish coding standards and enforce development best practices such as code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration.
• Ensure software quality through unit tests, integration tests, and performance benchmarks.
• Create detailed technical documentation for system architecture, APIs, and integration designs.
• Maintain clear documentation to support future development and maintenance efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, including experience in designing and developing large-scale, distributed systems.
• 3+ years of experience in a software architecture or similar leadership role.
• Proven experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
• Expertise in software design patterns, microservices architecture, and RESTful APIs.
• Strong understanding of programming languages like Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with frontend and backend technologies, including web, mobile, and API-based systems.