Lead Software Architect - .NET / Azure, Scalable Systems

Octagos; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagos, an in-office role in Houston, seeks an experienced software leader to guide development teams and drive scalable system design. You will oversee architecture decisions, enforce coding standards, and collaborate with product owners to deliver high-impact features.

Responsibilities include security hardening, release management, and comprehensive architecture documentation. A Bachelor’s in CS/IT/Engineering is required, with a Master’s preferred; 10+ years in large-scale apps deepens the

Qualifications

• At least 10 years building large-scale software applications.
• Expertise in .NET, C#, SQL, and Azure.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to software development teams, ensuring alignment with project goals and industry best practices.
• Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems for applications, considering scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with product owners to prioritize features and deliverables.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies and frameworks for projects, considering business requirements and industry trends.
• Foster collaboration between software development teams and other departments.
• Implement strategies for load balancing and efficient resource utilization.
• Implement robust security measures within software applications, safeguarding financial data and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Oversee the release management process, ensuring smooth and controlled deployment of software releases.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software architecture, design decisions, and coding practice

Skills

Leadership experience

.NET / C#

Software architecture

Cloud & Azure

CI/CD pipelines

Code reviews

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Azure

Job description

Octagos, an in-office role in Houston, seeks an experienced software leader to guide development teams and drive scalable system design. You will oversee architecture decisions, enforce coding standards, and collaborate with product owners to deliver high-impact features.

Responsibilities include security hardening, release management, and comprehensive architecture documentation. A Bachelor’s in CS/IT/Engineering is required, with a Master’s preferred; 10+ years in large-scale apps deepens the