Lead Software Solutions Architect

Particle41 LLC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm based in the United States seeks a Lead Software and Cloud Architect to design cloud-native solutions using modern software stacks and AWS. This role involves providing strategic guidance, mentoring team members, and ensuring the adoption of best practices. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in software development with strong skills in AWS and programming languages like .NET, Java, and NodeJS.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on architecture design.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-native solutions.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of cloud-native solutions using modern software stacks and AWS.
• Provide strategic guidance to align technical decisions with business goals.
• Mentor and coach team members to enhance their technical skills.

Skills

AWS cloud services

.NET

Java

NodeJS

Leadership

Communication

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

As a Lead Software and Cloud Architect at Particle41, you will drive the design and development of our cloud-native solutions. You will be asked to use your expertise in software and AWS technologies to craft robust and scalable architectures that meet the evolving needs of our clients. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will provide strategic guidance to align technical decisions with business objectives, ensuring the delivery of innovative and high-quality projects. Your role will also involve mentoring and coaching team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

In This Role, You Will:

• Lead the design and architecture of cloud-native solutions using modern software stacks and AWS.
• Define system architecture and design patterns to ensure scalability and reliability.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies and frameworks to support business requirements.

Strategic Guidance:

• Provide strategic guidance to align technical decisions with business goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define the technical roadmap and vision.
• Drive innovation by researching emerging technologies and industry trends.

Mentorship and Coaching:

• Mentor and coach team members to enhance their technical skills and expertise.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve quality and maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and QA.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide updates.
• Work closely with DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment processes.

Leadership:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance on architectural decisions and implementations.
• Lead by example through hands-on involvement in coding and design discussions.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges to ensure project success.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance development processes and methodologies.
• Implement metrics and monitoring systems to track system performance and reliability.
• Facilitate lessons-learned meetings to learn from past experiences and improve future projects.

Industry Best Practices:

• Stay up to date with industry best practices and standards in software architecture.
• Implement best practices for security, scalability, and performance.
• Drive the adoption of agile methodologies and DevOps practices within the team.

Skills and Experience We Value:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
• 8+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on architecture design.
• Extensive expertise in .NET, Java, or NodeJS programming language and AWS cloud services.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-native solutions.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring and developing engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Familiarity with modern software development practices, tools, and frameworks.
• Certifications in relevant technologies, such as AWS Solutions Architect, .NET, etc., are a plus.

Particle41 is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds dedicated to our mission and values. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, ensuring that hiring and employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, caste, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, local, or international laws.