Hands-On Software Architect: Lead with NodeJS & GraphQL

ADP; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 123,000 - 304,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Matched Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

ADP is seeking a Software Architect for its Innovation Labs in Roseland, NJ. The role involves defining next‑gen products, documenting Domain Models, designing APIs, and coding production features in NodeJS, DSQL, and GraphQL.

You’ll work with lean/agile teams, lead architecture discussions, and balance hands‑on coding with architectural oversight. 10–12 years of relevant experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Four‑year college degree in Computer Science or Engineering or related discipline preferred. Equivalent experience accepted.
• TDD experience a must. We aim to automate all quality gates.
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project and time management skills including multi‑tasking in fast‑paced development environments.
• ADLC experience
• Proficiency translating complex solutions into UML diagrams on Enterprise Architect, Mural, or Similar tools
• Experience with at least one of the following programming languages: NodeJS, Python, Go.
• Experience with tools such as Cloud technology: AWS, Jenkins and Docker
• Experience as an API or backend developer.
• Experience in SOX compliant systems, E-Commerce, and/or Cybersecurity a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions between domain experts to extract the necessary information to develop an accurate model.
• Quickly understand complex business domains and translate them into scalable, high‑performance, secure, and maintainable solution designs.
• Hands on maintain and contribute to the codebase (This is a hands on role with 50‑50 architecture/code split)
• Create and maintain Domain Models as part of the Architecture/Development team
• Create and maintain API and Solution documentation
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to architecture standards
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Domain Experts to align technical solutions with business objectives.

Skills

NodeJS

Python

Go

TDD experience

API/backend development

Cloud technologies

AWS

Jenkins

Docker

Education

CS/Engineering degree

Tools

AWS

Docker

Jenkins

Job description

ADP is seeking a Software Architect for its Innovation Labs in Roseland, NJ. The role involves defining next‑gen products, documenting Domain Models, designing APIs, and coding production features in NodeJS, DSQL, and GraphQL.

You’ll work with lean/agile teams, lead architecture discussions, and balance hands‑on coding with architectural oversight. 10–12 years of relevant experience is expected.