Software Architect

Corpay, Inc.; Hyde Park Township (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Software Architect to lead a talented engineering team in delivering cutting-edge products. This role involves providing architectural guidance, mentoring developers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, particularly with .NET/C# and Azure, and a passion for emerging technologies. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and a fun, engaging culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Optional company match RRSP program

Virtual fitness classes

Discounted gym membership

Philanthropic support

Company-wide contests and prizes

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development within an Engineering organization.
• Mentorship and team lead experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of .NET/C#, SQL Server, and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to feature teams.
• Research and recommend tools to improve development efficiency.
• Align development choices with a cohesive strategy.

Skills

.NET/C#

SQL Server

Azure

Git

Software Design Patterns

Microservices

Container Orchestration

Front-end UI Frameworks

Mentorship

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or STEM

Tools

Git

Job description

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

What We Need

Corpay is currently looking to hire a Software Architect. In the role, the Software Architect will be responsible for providing architectural and technical guidance to a functional software engineering team tasked with delivering market-leading products. This position functions as a team leader with the team’s Engineering Manager and Product Manager. This position also interacts with a cross-functional team of architects, influencing technical direction, testing new technology, and identifying technical opportunities that will accelerate and improve our results. Strong interpersonal skills, expert technical knowledge, and good judgement are essential to your success in this role.

How We Work

As a Software Architect you will be expected to work virtually and be willing to work PST ours. Corpay will set you up for success by providing:

• Formal, hands-on training

Role Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role will include:

• Working with Product Management and Engineering Team leader to understand requirements, team objectives and problems and provide them with design and technical guidance on applicable solutions.
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to feature teams to ensure development, tools, standards and implementation adheres to the architectural roadmap. Research, recommend and implement tools as needed with the goal of continually improving development efficiency
• Assisting Development team to align their development and implementation choices to a cohesive strategy for our platform and its applications.
• Mentoring software developers to help them achieve high performance in software development patterns, development techniques, principles and processes.
• Researching leading edge and emerging technologies to identify those which have the greatest potential to improve our efficiency and results and help our team to plan and transition towards them.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science or other STEM subject.
• 7+ years of experience as a developer or similar role working within an Engineering organization.
• Mentorship and or Team Lead experience
• Strong knowledge of .NET/C#, SQL Server, and Azure.
• Experience implementing highly-scalable commercial web applications.
• Experience with Git.
• Fluency in software design patterns, and architectural patterns for reliability and scale.
• Full stack knowledge inclusive of microservices, containers and container orchestration, database technologies, message queues, cloud-native, and front-end UI frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. An ability to tailor material for both technical and non-technical audiences. Comfortable speaking to small and large groups. Low drama. Contagious enthusiasm.
• Strong technical curiosity and a passion for collaborating with others to try new things.
• Willingness to pair and write code as needed, design architecture collaboratively at the whiteboard, and ensure a strong start to the trickiest work.
• Ability to self-direct, manage time and priorities, and sustain focus on achieving results.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including, Medical, Dental, Vision and Paramedical benefits, as of day one
• Optional company match RRSP program
• Virtual fitness classes offered company-wide
• Discounted gym membership rate
• Philanthropic support with both local and national organizations
• Fun culture with company-wide contests and prizes

Corpay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Corpay provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, gender (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, language, ancestry, genetic information, veteran and/or military status or any other group status protected by federal or local law.If you require reasonable accommodation for the application and/or interview process, please notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.

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