Senior Software Architect

The Senior Software Architect will design, implement, and maintain SecureCom enterprise software systems that support the company's strategic goals. This role requires strong expertise in front-end and back-end development, full-stack software architecture, and modern cloud-native solutions, while ensuring current system integration and long-term maintainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 10 years of experience in software development, including large-scale system design
• 5 years of experience working with enterprise-level, high-availability databases
• Proven experience across multiple programming languages and frameworks, including:
• Microsoft .NET Framework/ .NET Core
• Ruby
• Go
• Web front-end technologies & frameworks: React, Angular,
• Experience with Apollo Server/GraphQL
• Cloud-Native Patterns- Deep understanding of how Kubernetes, Docker, serverless (AWS Lambda/Azure Functions), and service mesh architectures function with software development.
• Compliance and Standards- Experience designing systems that align with industry compliance needs (e.g., SOC 2, ISO
• Performance Optimization- Strong ability to design systems for scalability, resilience, and low-latency performance.
• Vendor & Tool Evaluation- Skill in evaluating third-party tools and frameworks, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with technical strategy.
• Expertise in full-stack software development across web, Apple iOS, and Android platforms
• Security by Design- Proven experience embedding application security practices (DevSecOps, OWASP, identity and access management) into architecture from the start.
• Microservices & Event - Driven Architecture - Experience designing distributed systems using REST, GraphQL, gRPC, Kafka, or Kinesis.
• Strong knowledge of API design, and complex system structuring
• Experience with AWS (SNS, S3, Kinesis) and Azure (APIM, DevOps)
• Familiarity with architectural documentation and methodologies, such as arc-42
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and guide technical teams in adopting new technologies, patterns, and practices
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively across teams
• Ability to communicate effectively to technical and non-technical people to outline a vision and steps to achieve results
  
  

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-level architectural blueprints and technical specifications to ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
• Provide technical leadership in front-end, mobile, and cloud architectures, ensuring integration with legacy systems and alignment with business needs.
• Advise and mentor software engineering staff and team leads on new technologies, best practices, and emerging architectural patterns.
• Collaborate with database administrators (DBAs) on enterprise-level database design and optimization.
• Establish adn maintain technical standards documentation, capturing approved technologies, emerging tools, and recommended practices.
• Lead the preparation of detailed system design documents following recognized frameworks.
• Oversee and manage outside technical services and contractors as needed.
• Provide accurate reporting tot he VP of Software on project status, risks, and technology roadmaps.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend new technologies or architectures with a focus on performance, scalability, and architectural cohesion.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, data classification standards, and security best practices.
• Continuously identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce cycle times, and eliminate waste.
• Lead architecture review boards to align teams on technical direction.
• Champion cross-team collaboration between software engineers, infrastructure, security, and business stakeholders.
• Ensure knowledge-sharing and documentation culture within the development teams.
• Drive proof-of-concepts (POCs) to evaluate new technologies before adoption.
• Act as a though leader by staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends (AI/ML, edge computing, WebAssembly, etc.).
• Partner with product management to ensure technology roadmaps align with business strategy.
• Observes and adheres to DMP Data Classification standards.
• Observe company policies. Continuously strives to find processes that create improved efficiency while maintaining conformance to requirements.
• May perform related duties or fill in for others in the department or other departments when requested. May train or instruct fellow workers regarding own duties.
  
  

EOE/Disabled/Vet

Onsite medical clinic for employee, spouse and family members 18 & under living at home; Medical, Dental, 401k, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, paid vacation/holidays) plus some not so usual (free security system, free UPS shipping), so you don't have to worry about self or family.