Software Systems Architect

Description

Software Architect to bridge two critical technology ecosystems and create a unified platform strategy. This is an exceptional opportunity to architect the convergence of advanced robotics hardware/software with enterprise cloud applications, driving innovation across inspection and data management solutions.

You will serve as the principal technical authority responsible for defining the integration strategy between next-generation smart robotic truck platform (Linux/C real-time edge computing) and the Granite Net (GNET) enterprise software division (cloud-based SaaS transitioning to browser-based architecture). Your leadership will establish a cohesive architectural vision that minimizes development and maintenance effort while enabling both systems to leverage each other's strengths.

This role demands a strategic technical leader capable of managing complex crossplatform integration challenges, bridging embedded systems and cloud technologies, and communicating architectural decisions to secure buy-in from diverse stakeholders across robotics, software, product, and executive teams. You will take ownership of defining the technical pathway for real-time data flow, local AI inference, cloud processing, browserbased user interfaces, and offline-first capabilities to enable seamless operations whether trucks are connected or operating in low-connectivity environments. This real-time data capture needs to effectively align with subsequent offline analysis, reporting, AI based defect coding and other SAAS capabilities.

What You Can Expect In This Role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities, your core responsibilities will be:

Strategic Architecture & Integration (40%)

Define and evolve the unified architecture strategy for integrating robotics truck applications (Linux/C stack) with GNET enterprise software (cloud-based applications), establishing clear technical direction and standards

Design and document comprehensive integration patterns, APIs, and communication protocols between embedded systems, edge computing, cloud infrastructure, and browser-based user interfaces to enable real-time and postprocessing workflows

Establish an architectural roadmap for migrating robotics truck applications toward browser-based interactions and cloud-first capabilities while maintaining select backward compatibility and offline operational capability for field deployments. Understand current status/plans for truck and cloud, develop future state vision, work with leaders to secure buy-in

Define technology strategy for IoT infrastructure, real-time communication, smart features, and locally-running AI/machine learning capabilities on robotic trucks operating in disconnected or low-bandwidth environments

Design end-to-end data flow architecture encompassing field data collection (robotics), real-time edge processing, cloud ingestion (AWS), AI-based defect coding, reporting, and browser-based visualization

Architect database and storage solutions that support both real-time embedded systems and large-scale cloud-based video file management, ensuring efficient data modeling, performance, security, and scalability

Design & Implementation Leadership (35%)

Architect and oversee the implementation of critical integration components including robust communication protocols between embedded microprocessor systems and Linux-based trucks, cloud platforms (AWS), and browser applications

Design and validate system interfaces, middleware layers, and microservices architectures that decouple robotics systems from enterprise applications while enabling seamless data sharing and functionality

Develop and maintain architectural standards, design principles, and best practices that ensure solutions are high-quality, maintainable, and scalable, while providing clear guidance to multiple development teams working across different components of the system. Leverage current team efforts/architecture to ensure security frameworks, zero-trust architectures, identity and access management (IAM), and secure cloud-to-edge communication patterns across all system components

Lead performance optimization and scalability initiatives, ensuring real-time responsiveness of embedded systems and efficient processing of multi-gigabyte video files in cloud infrastructure

Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies (edge AI frameworks, IoT protocols, cloud services, browser technologies, real-time communication standards) that advance product capabilities and competitive advantage

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership (20%)

Collaborate closely with robotics engineering teams to understand hardware constraints, real-time performance requirements, and embedded system capabilities; translate into scalable software architecture

Engage with product management, UI/UX design teams, field operations, and customer success teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into architectural solutions

Communicate architectural decisions, technical trade-offs, and integration pathways effectively to executive leadership, engineers across multiple locations, and external partners

Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and technical governance to ensure architectural integrity and quality standards across both robotics and software division

Document solutions, create technical presentations, and support corporate leadership and partners in understanding complex architecture and strategic direction

Technical Oversight (5%)

Stay current on relevant emerging technologies

Evaluate new tools, frameworks and infrastructure options

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Experience developing with C# and Windows desktop applications (useful for understanding existing GNET legacy architecture during transition)

Familiarity with GIS systems, mapping technologies, or geospatial data processing

Knowledge of databases beyond cloud-managed services (hands-on tuning, replication, sharding)

Expertise in security certifications or frameworks (AWS Security Specialty, CISSP principles, etc.)

Familiarity with video processing, large file management, or streaming architectures

Familiarity with SOC Type 2 compliance

Knowledge of additional programming languages (Python, Java, Go)

Product management or business acumen to inform technical decisions with market/customer perspective

DevOps and infrastructure-as-code experience (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or specialized real-time systems

Education & Certifications

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field

Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field a plus

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional

AWS Certified Security – Specialty

Other relevant cloud or systems architecture certifications

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Permanent position based out of Orlando, FL.

The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $169000.00/yr.

Total Rewards: Competitive salary performance bonuses. Flexibility: Generous PTO, personal leave, and caregiver/parental/volunteer time. Financial & Health: Top-tier health insurance and 401(k) match Growth: Tuition reimbursement, leadership training, and recognition programs.

This is a fully onsite position in Orlando,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

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Salary : $160,000 - $169,000