Senior Software Architect

Socket.dev; South Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in the United States is seeking a Senior Software Architect to provide engineering and architectural oversight for brokerage applications and to accelerate the development of innovative transportation industry products.

The role requires mentoring teams, ensuring code quality, reviewing designs, and contributing to recruiting efforts while applying microservices, micro frontends, and REST APIs across cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems (or equivalent).
• Experience with microservices, micro frontends, and REST APIs is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Agile software development processes and design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and architectural oversight of brokerage applications.
• Mentor development teams and promote best practices across projects.
• Review designs, break down epics into tasks, and ensure alignment with requirements.
• Participate in recruiting and team-building activities.

Skills

Microservices

Micro frontends

REST APIs

Agile development

Enterprise architecture

Full-stack development

Cloud infrastructure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

A Senior Software Architect provides engineering and architectural oversight of our brokerage applications and accelerate the development of innovative transportation industry products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct system design activities and review of application module specifications, classes, objects, methods, and other software components.
• Ensure that architectural solutions meet technical and functional requirements.
• Mentor development teams to develop, deploy, and maintain mission-critical enterprise architecture.
• Ensure code quality, proper use of patterns, and best practices.
• Review and break-down feature request epics to determine the level of effort and sub-tasks.
• Take part in the recruiting of new team members.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understanding of microservices, micro frontends, and REST APIs.
• Extensive knowledge of Agile software development processes.
• Broad knowledge of enterprise architectures, architectural styles, and design patterns.
• Understanding of full-stack coding methodologies and programming languages.
• Experience working with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

**MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED**

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Standard office environment, usually indoors away from the elements with moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Maintain a stationary position for extended periods; move about the office, operate computers and files, as needed; and frequently communicate with others. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee is required to lift boxes up to 20 pounds.

SCHEDULING

This is a full-time benefit eligible role. M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Eastern time.

TRAVEL

Occasional travel (less than twice a year) to conferences or other offices may be required for this position.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

EEOC/ADA STATEMENT:

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. In an effort to recruit, develop and retain top talent, we are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all personnel practices to ensure equal opportunity for employment, promotion, and training for a more inclusive workforce.