Overview
Software Architect – Hybrid
Position Overview
We are seeking a Software Architect to provide technical leadership, architectural oversight, and strategic direction for the development of new and enhanced software products. This role will be responsible for ensuring the quality, scalability, and consistency of system and application architectures while providing technical guidance to development teams.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software architecture, technology evaluation, and best practice implementation, with the ability to align technical solutions with business objectives.
This position offers flexibility for hybrid work, depending on project needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Define system, technical, and application architectures for major development initiatives.
- Provide big-picture oversight and architectural leadership to ensure software quality and consistency across the system.
- Offer day-to-day technical guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural principles.
- Research and recommend best practice frameworks and capability models to optimize cost, quality, and service predictability.
- Evaluate and implement emerging technologies and development tools to improve system efficiency and competitiveness.
- Align architecture decisions with business goals, infrastructure needs, and enterprise objectives.
- Assist in technology roadmapping and strategic planning for long-term growth.
- Work independently with extensive latitude for decision-making, serving as a subject matter expert in software architecture.
- Provide mentorship and support for less experienced team members as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 10 to 14 years of experience in software architecture and development.
- Expertise in software architecture design, development frameworks, and system scalability.
- Strong knowledge of cloud computing, microservices, APIs, and distributed systems.
- Experience in evaluating new technologies and aligning them with business objectives.
- Proven ability to develop and implement architectural best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
- Ability to work independently while making high-impact technical decisions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for presenting complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Skills & Certifications
- Experience with enterprise cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
- Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and software security best practices.
- Familiarity with AI/ML-driven architecture and emerging technology trends.
Work Schedule & Location
- Work Model: Hybrid, based on project needs.
- Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST.
Contract Details
- Employment Type: Contract.
- Contract Length: Based on project scope, with possible extensions.
- Rate: $70+ per hour.
If you are a highly experienced Software Architect with expertise in system design, technology evaluation, and software scalability, we encourage you to apply.
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