Senior Software Developer/Architect - Millcreek, UT

Pivotal Solutions; Millcreek (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal Solutions in Utah seeks a Senior Software Developer/Architect to lead the next stage of technology development for a mission-driven probate research firm. You will design and build durable software that directly supports core business operations, including research workflows, data usage, system integrations, and employee productivity.

The right candidate will write and review high-quality code, estimate time and effort, and communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
• Expert in software technology with understanding of trends and hardware supports it.
• Proficiency with relational databases and SQL.
• Familiarity with modern development frameworks and cloud services.
• Experience integrating software systems, APIs, and data exchange.

Responsibilities

• Create software and features that enhance company efficiency and address business needs.
• Develop tools and applications that help employees perform their jobs more effectively.
• Develop high-quality code and test it for reliability and performance.
• Identify business needs and propose new software projects to management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software problems to maintain smooth operations.
• Assist users by addressing software-related issues and ensuring solutions meet needs.
• Collaborate with team members and management to gather feedback on systems.
• Evaluate new tools/technologies and recommend innovative practices.

Skills

Software architecture

Relational databases (SQL)

Cloud platforms

APIs integration

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Software Developer/Architect to help lead the next stage of technology development for a long-established, mission-driven probate research firm. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building practical, business-critical software systems, improving internal workflows, integrating data sources, and helping a company use technology as a competitive advantage. This is not a generic software development role. The Developer/Architect will help design and build technology that directly supports our core business operations, including research efficiency, internal workflow tools, data usage, system integrations, and employee productivity. The right candidate will be able to understand business needs, design durable software solutions, write and review high-quality code, and communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create software and features that enhances company efficiency and addresses business needs.
• Develop tools and applications that help employees perform their jobs more effectively.
• Develop high-quality code and rigorously test it to ensure reliability and optimal performance.
• Proactively identify business needs and suggest new software projects to management.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software problems to maintain smooth operations.
• Assist users by addressing their software-related issues and ensuring the software meets their needs.
• Regularly collaborate with other team members and management to provide support and receive feedback on current systems.
• Evaluate new tools and technologies, recommending adoption of innovative practices to meet future business needs and challenges.

Qualifications:

Education

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in computer science preferred, or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Experience

• Expert in the software technology field, with an understanding of software trends and the hardware that supports it, and the ability to match available technology solutions to our business needs.
• Ability to focus on creating broad, enduring solutions to business needs, and legitimate solutions using existing capabilities.
• Proficiency using relational databases and Structured Query Language.
• Familiarity with modern development frameworks and tools; knowledge of cloud platforms and their services.
• Experience integrating software systems, third-party applications, and APIs to support reliable data exchange and business workflows.
• Capability to view systems as a whole and understand the impact of architectural decisions on the entire system.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and to document architectural decisions effectively.
• Ability to accurately estimate time, effort, and budget needed for specific projects and communicate effectively to senior management.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to continually improving architecture practices and processes, including staying current with industry standards and best practices to give us a competitive advantage.