SaaS Product Architect — Lead Cloud-Native Systems

SoftPro; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Hybrid/remote options

Job summary

SoftPro is seeking a SaaS Product Software Architect to lead technical vision across our SaaS product teams. This hybrid role requires in-office presence 2-3 days per week at either Raleigh, NC or Jacksonville, FL, guiding technology choices and architecture.

You will shape system designs, evaluate new tech, mentor engineers, and ensure alignment with product and business goals while partnering with product teams and remote colleagues.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience with a concentration on design and architecture, especially at a platform level.
• Proven ability to translate business and functional requirements into effective solutions
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with non-technical audiences
• Experience with cloud-native architecture and cloud technology offerings (Azure preferred), including Kubernetes and PaaS solutions
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and cloud-native service development
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices and principles, with demonstrated experience of the CI/CD process
• Experience with the use of AI assisted or Agentic AI coding tools in architectural design and SDLC
• Experience working with Agile software development practices (SCRUM, Kanban)
• Strong, methodical problem-solving skills
• Self-starter who demonstrates initiative

Responsibilities

• Envision and drive a technical strategy for our new SaaS product initiative.
• Evaluate new technologies and provide guidance on industry best practices and technical trends
• Be a visible leader across the Product and Development teams to advocate for the use of the correct architectural patterns for our SaaS product.
• Develop conceptual system designs and architectural roadmaps
• Develop working prototypes of new or complex design elements
• Translate business and functional requirements into solutions that integrate seamlessly to existing solutions
• Work with other Architects to ensure that best practices and approved patterns are effectively communicated and utilized across all teams
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the SaaS team members
• Perform design and code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to design and coding standards
• Document systems and architectures as appropriate
• Manage multiple activities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate with local and remote teams
• Follow Agile software development practices

Skills

Architecture design

Cloud-native

Kubernetes

REST APIs

Azure

DevOps

Agile (SCRUM/Kanban)

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science

Job description

SoftPro is seeking a SaaS Product Software Architect to lead technical vision across our SaaS product teams. This hybrid role requires in-office presence 2-3 days per week at either Raleigh, NC or Jacksonville, FL, guiding technology choices and architecture.

You will shape system designs, evaluate new tech, mentor engineers, and ensure alignment with product and business goals while partnering with product teams and remote colleagues.