Lead Software Engineer & Architect

Synergis; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Synergis in Atlanta, GA seeks a Lead Software Engineer & Architect to drive solution design, architecture, and strategic improvements. You will mentor developers, guide API integration, and align tech with business goals in a hybrid work setup.

The role requires Agile/Scrum experience, strong architecture knowledge, and the ability to communicate complex ideas to stakeholders and leadership. Salary ranges reflect market norms and location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, or related field (preferred).
• AZ-304 or other solutions architect certifications preferred.
• Experience designing, developing, and integrating APIs REST, SOAP, or Graph API (required).
• Experience with enterprise architect concepts and strategic roadmaps (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and designs comprehensive solutions emphasizing scalability and maintainability.
• Acts as technical lead, mentoring developers and co-ops across platforms and products.
• Creates architecture diagrams and documentation of architectural solutions and decisions.
• Defines architectural principles, standards, methodologies, and best practices; guides implementation.
• Collaborates with business analysts and project managers to align tech with user needs.
• Ensures data quality, integration, and best practices in development and testing.
• Guides team on platforms, architectures, designs, patterns, and practices.
• Drives automated testing and robust data pipelines with QA and Data Engineers.
• Provides second-tier customer support and troubleshoots solutions.
• Leads scope estimation and forecasting for development cycles.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

Software architecture

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems

Azure Solutions Architect AZ-304 certification

REST/SOAP/Graph API design

Tools

Azure

Job description

TITLE: Lead Software Engineer & Architect

LOCATION: Atlanta, GA (hybrid, on-site 2 days a week)

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and designs comprehensive solutions, offering strategic recommendations that emphasize scalability, maintainability, and alignment with long-term business goals.
• Acts as technical lead for IT applications, providing direction, coaching, and mentoring to developers and co-ops on different platforms and products as needed.
• Creates or contributes to the creation of solution architectures and proof of concepts, thoroughly detailing architectural solutions and decisions through diagrams and documentation.
• Creates or contributes to the definition of architectural principles, standards, methodologies, and best practices and guides the team on implementation.
• Collaborates seamlessly with business analysts and project managers to align technology solutions with user needs.
• Works with IT leadership and other IT architects to ensure application development, integration, and data quality best practices are defined and followed.
• Guides team members on platforms, architectures, designs, patterns, and practices.
• Continuously improves development methodologies in partnership with QA and Data Engineers, supporting the shift toward automated testing and robust data pipelines.
• Provides excellent second-tier customer support and effectively troubleshoots developed solutions.
• Leads scope of work estimation and forecasting for development cycles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Proven ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Extensive, demonstrated knowledge of software architecture.
• Proven experience leading initiatives, mentoring team members, and driving innovation and strategic improvements within the organization.
• Ability to convey complex ideas and project strategies clearly to stakeholders, project teams, and senior leadership.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and mentor team members.
• Advanced planning, organizational, and time management skills, with experience managing multiple projects.
• Ability to analyze data, trends, and complex problems to make informed decisions.
• Strong communication skills for conveying ideas and facilitating discussions.
• Ability to work and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field (preferred).
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect AZ-304 certification or other solutions architect certifications (preferred).
• Experience designing, developing, and integrating APIs including REST, SOAP, or Graph API (required).
• Experience evaluating buy vs. build solutions (preferred).
• Experience developing strategic plans and roadmaps (preferred).
• Experience integrating Artificial Intelligence (LLMs, Model Context Protocol) into enterprise solutions (preferred).
• Five or more years of professional work experience (preferred).
• Three or more years of experience preparing proof of concepts, analyzing results, and presenting to stakeholders (preferred).
• Two or more years with enterprise architect concepts and developing strategic plans (preferred).

The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $134,000 (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location). Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits. Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at www.synergishr.com.