Senior Software Architect - Hybrid Lead, Tech Strategy

Placements24; Myrtle Beach (SC); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 161,000; Full time

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

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