Lead Software Architect

Placements24

East End (United States Virgin Islands)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level benefits

Fully remote work arrangement

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Lead Software Architect to set the technical vision for our key product lines. This fully remote role requires a strategic leader who can design scalable, secure, and maintainable systems across distributed teams.

You will guide engineering, define architectural standards, and translate business requirements into technical roadmaps. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in software development, a track record with microservices and cloud-native architectures,

Qualifications

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
10+ years of software development experience with at least 5 years in a software architect/leadership role.
Proven track record designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems.
Deep understanding of microservices, cloud-native technologies, and design patterns.
Expertise across multiple programming languages and database technologies.
Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Define and evolve the software architecture ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
Develop and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices.
Collaborate with product management to translate business requirements into technical strategies.
Evaluate and select technologies and frameworks for new and existing systems.
Conduct architectural reviews and guide design decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Stakeholder management

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Our client is seeking an accomplished Lead Software Architect to spearhead the technical vision and strategy for their key product lines. This fully remote position requires a visionary leader who can design scalable, resilient, and maintainable software systems. You will guide engineering teams, define architectural patterns, and ensure technical excellence across the organization. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of various technology stacks and architectural principles, passionate about innovation and fostering a culture of high-quality software engineering in a distributed setting. This is an unparalleled opportunity to shape the technical future of a growing company from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

Define and evolve the overall software architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineering teams.
Develop and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices.
Collaborate with product management to understand business requirements and translate them into technical strategies.
Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and frameworks for new and existing systems.
Conduct architectural reviews and provide guidance on technical design decisions.

Requirements

Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a software architect or technical leadership role.
Proven track record of designing and implementing complex, large-scale distributed systems.
Deep understanding of microservices architecture, cloud-native technologies, and design patterns.
Expertise in multiple programming languages and database technologies.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, essential for remote collaboration.

Benefits