Lead Software Architect

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Executive bonus potential

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Software Architect to guide the technical direction for scalable, secure software in Kimberley, Canada. You will shape system architecture and mentor teams across projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in software, 5+ in architecture, deep patterns knowledge, and cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP). This hybrid role offers strategic influence and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in software development with 5+ years in architecture.
• Experience designing large-scale distributed systems.
• Deep knowledge of design patterns, microservices/SOA.
• Experience with cloud platforms and architectural considerations.

Responsibilities

• Define and document architecture for software systems aligned with business goals.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams throughout projects.
• Evaluate technologies, frameworks, and tools for development.
• Ensure robust, scalable, and secure software solutions.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers on best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into designs.

Skills

Technical leadership

Software architecture

Cloud platforms

Distributed systems

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and visionary Lead Software Architect to guide their technical direction in Kimberley . You will be responsible for defining and overseeing the design of complex software systems, ensuring they are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business objectives. This senior role requires a deep understanding of software design patterns, technology trends, and best practices to build robust and future-proof solutions within the IT and Software domain.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document the overall architecture for software systems, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to software development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for software development.
• Ensure the implementation of robust, scalable, and secure software solutions.
• Mentor and develop junior architects and senior engineers on architectural best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective architectural designs.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a software architecture role.
• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale, distributed software systems.
• Deep knowledge of software design patterns, architectural styles (e.g., microservices, SOA), and principles.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their architectural considerations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and executive bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and strategic influence.
• A hybrid work model offering flexibility for this key role in Kimberley .
• Work on challenging and transformative technology projects.