Senior Software Architect

Digital Monitoring Products; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Monitoring Products in Springfield, Missouri seeks a Senior Software Architect to design, implement, and maintain enterprise software systems. The candidate should have 10+ years of software development experience, including expertise in full-stack architecture and cloud-native solutions. Responsibilities include creating system design documents, providing technical leadership, and collaborating with diverse teams. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and strong communication skills are required. This position involves mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with industry standards while pursuing innovative technologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development, including large-scale system design.
• 5+ years of experience working with enterprise-level, high-availability databases.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and guide technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-level architectural blueprints and technical specifications.
• Provide technical leadership in front-end, mobile, and cloud architectures.
• Advise and mentor software engineering staff on best practices.

Skills

Full-stack software architecture

Cloud-native solutions

Microsoft .NET Framework/.NET Core

Ruby

Go

Node.js

React

Angular

Vue.js

Kubernetes

Docker

APIs

DevSecOps

Kafka

AWS

Azure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

Senior Software Architect will design, implement, and maintain SecureCom enterprise software systems that support the company's strategic goals. This role requires strong expertise in front‑end and back‑end development, full‑stack software architecture, and modern cloud‑native solutions, while ensuring current system integration and long‑term maintainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, including large‑scale system design.
• 5+ years of experience working with enterprise‑level, high‑availability databases.
• Proven experience across multiple programming languages and frameworks, including:
• Microsoft .NET Framework/.NET Core
• Ruby
• Go
• Node.js
• React, Angular, Vue.js
• Experience with Apollo Server/GraphQL
• Cloud‑Native Patterns: Deep understanding of Kubernetes, Docker, serverless (AWS Lambda/Azure Functions), and service mesh architectures.
• Compliance and Standards: Experience designing systems that align with industry compliance needs (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Performance Optimization: Strong ability to design systems for scalability, resilience, and low‑latency performance.
• Vendor & Tool Evaluation: Skill in evaluating third‑party tools and frameworks, ensuring cost‑effectiveness and alignment with technical strategy.
• Expertise in full‑stack software development across web, Apple iOS, and Android platforms.
• Security by Design: Proven experience embedding application security practices (DevSecOps, OWASP, identity and access management) into architecture.
• Microservices & Event‑Driven Architecture: Experience designing distributed systems using REST, GraphQL, gRPC, Kafka, or Kinesis.
• Strong knowledge of API design and complex system structuring.
• Experience with AWS (SNS, S3, Kinesis) and Azure (APIM, DevOps).
• Familiarity with architectural documentation and methodologies, such as arc‑42.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and guide technical teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively.
• Ability to communicate effectively to technical and non‑technical people.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop high‑level architectural blueprints and technical specifications to ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
• Provide technical leadership in front‑end, mobile, and cloud architectures, ensuring integration with legacy systems and alignment with business needs.
• Advise and mentor software engineering staff and team leads on new technologies, best practices, and emerging architectural patterns.
• Collaborate with database administrators on enterprise‑level database design and optimization.
• Establish and maintain technical standards documentation, capturing approved technologies, emerging tools, and recommended practices.
• Lead the preparation of detailed system design documents following recognized frameworks.
• Oversee and manage outside technical services and contractors as needed.
• Provide accurate reporting to the VP of Software on project status, risks, and technology roadmaps.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend new technologies or architectures with a focus on performance, scalability, and architectural cohesion.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, data classification standards, and security best practices.
• Continuously identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce cycle times, and eliminate waste.
• Lead architecture review boards to align teams on technical direction.
• Champion cross‑team collaboration between software engineers, infrastructure, security, and business stakeholders.
• Ensure knowledge‑sharing and documentation culture within the development teams.
• Drive proof‑of‑concepts (POCs) to evaluate new technologies before adoption.
• Act as a thought leader by staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends (AI/ML, edge computing, WebAssembly, etc.).
• Partner with product management to ensure technology roadmaps align with business strategy.
• Observe and adhere to DMP Data Classification standards.
• Observe company policies and continuously strive to find processes that create improved efficiency while maintaining conformance to requirements.
• May perform related duties or fill in for others in the department or other departments when requested; may train or instruct fellow workers regarding own duties.

Equitable Opportunity

EOE/Disabled/Vet