Senior Software Architect

Placements24

Myrtle Beach (SC)

Hybrid

USD 121,000 - 161,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Architect to guide technical strategy and design from an East London-based hub in a hybrid role. You will define roadmaps, mentor teams, and ensure scalable, secure software across key products.

This position emphasizes architecture, mentorship, and the adoption of modern technologies. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with microservices, event-driven patterns, and cloud infrastructure, plus strong communication and leadership skills to drive

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in software development, with a significant focus on architectural design.
Proven experience designing and implementing complex, scalable, and distributed systems.
Strong understanding of various architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven).
Proficiency in multiple programming languages and technology stacks.
Experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Define and evolve the overall software architecture for key products and systems.
Lead the design and technical decision-making process for new features and applications.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve development efficiency and system performance.
Ensure architectural integrity, scalability, security, and maintainability of software solutions.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical designs.

Skills

Software architecture

Microservices

Event-driven architecture

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Leadership

Programming languages

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Senior Software Architect to lead technical strategy and design within their innovative team in East London . This hybrid role requires a deep understanding of software design principles, scalable architectures, and emerging technologies. You will be responsible for defining technical roadmaps, guiding development teams, and ensuring the integrity and performance of our software systems. We are committed to building robust and future-proof solutions, and your expertise will be pivotal in shaping our technological direction. Join us to drive innovation and excellence in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Define and evolve the overall software architecture for key products and systems.
Lead the design and technical decision-making process for new features and applications.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve development efficiency and system performance.
Ensure architectural integrity, scalability, security, and maintainability of software solutions.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical designs.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in software development, with a significant focus on architectural design.
Proven experience designing and implementing complex, scalable, and distributed systems.
Strong understanding of various architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven).
Proficiency in multiple programming languages and technology stacks.
Experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits