Software Architect

ADP; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 123,000 - 304,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Matched Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

ADP is seeking a Software Architect for its Innovation Labs in Roseland, NJ. The role involves defining next‑gen products, documenting Domain Models, designing APIs, and coding production features in NodeJS, DSQL, and GraphQL.

You’ll work with lean/agile teams, lead architecture discussions, and balance hands‑on coding with architectural oversight. 10–12 years of relevant experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Four‑year college degree in Computer Science or Engineering or related discipline preferred. Equivalent experience accepted.
• TDD experience a must. We aim to automate all quality gates.
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project and time management skills including multi‑tasking in fast‑paced development environments.
• ADLC experience
• Proficiency translating complex solutions into UML diagrams on Enterprise Architect, Mural, or Similar tools
• Experience with at least one of the following programming languages: NodeJS, Python, Go.
• Experience with tools such as Cloud technology: AWS, Jenkins and Docker
• Experience as an API or backend developer.
• Experience in SOX compliant systems, E-Commerce, and/or Cybersecurity a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions between domain experts to extract the necessary information to develop an accurate model.
• Quickly understand complex business domains and translate them into scalable, high‑performance, secure, and maintainable solution designs.
• Hands on maintain and contribute to the codebase (This is a hands on role with 50‑50 architecture/code split)
• Create and maintain Domain Models as part of the Architecture/Development team
• Create and maintain API and Solution documentation
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to architecture standards
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Domain Experts to align technical solutions with business objectives.

Skills

NodeJS

Python

Go

TDD experience

API/backend development

Cloud technologies

AWS

Jenkins

Docker

Education

CS/Engineering degree

Tools

AWS

Docker

Jenkins

Job description

• Are you empathetic to client needs and inspired by transformation and impacting the lives of millions of people every day?
• Are you looking to join a dynamic, inclusive team environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging?

ADP is hiring a Software Architect.

• Are you empathetic to client needs and inspired by transformation and impacting the lives of millions of people every day?
• Are you looking to join a dynamic, inclusive team environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging?

Well, this may be the role for you. Ready to design what's next?

The ADP Innovation Labs is looking for a Software Architect to help define some of its next generation products.

The Software Architect will be responsible for investigating, designing and implementing technical solutions, and working with the lean/agile teams to implement them. These activities include, but are not limited to, documenting Domain Models, writing and maintaining API schemas and documentation, contributing to the ADLC and software development processes, and working hands on to the coding of production code, automation, and supporting tools using the NodeJS, DSQL and GraphQL.

What You'll Do

Here’s what you can expect on a typical day:

• Build teams that thrive. As an experienced leader, you want everyone to shine. You’ll start each day by checking in with your engineering team to identify priorities and challenges. You’ll find a way to make the team’s day go smoother. You are constantly looking for ways to share your knowledge, motivate others and keep everyone engaged and productive.
• Build Products. You will use your technical expertise to review your team’s work and help your people excel in an Agile environment. You’re proactive and hands‑on. When you see a potential issue, you never leave things hanging and unfinished. When you and your team deliver a finished product, it’s as polished as you could make it.
• Variety of work. There is no typical day. You could be checking in with a team in India one minute, meeting with leadership to review initiatives for the coming quarter later and tomorrow handling a few ad hoc requests from your peers in other departments.
• Influence and inspire confidence. You are comfortable presenting to senior leaders, product owners, and peers with a compelling voice that you demonstrate through executive presence, leading change, and creating clear executive‑level communications on milestone achievements.
• Experience. You have 10‑12 years of experience in relevant skills gained and developed in the same or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions between domain experts to extract the necessary information to develop an accurate model.
• Quickly understand complex business domains and translate them into scalable, high‑performance, secure, and maintainable solution designs.
• Hands on maintain and contribute to the codebase (This is a hands on role with 50‑50 architecture/code split)
• Create and maintain Domain Models as part of the Architecture/Development team
• Create and maintain API and Solution documentation
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to architecture standards
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Domain Experts to align technical solutions with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Four‑year college degree in Computer Science or Engineering or related discipline preferred. Equivalent experience accepted.
• TDD experience a must. We aim to automate all quality gates.
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project and time management skills including multi‑tasking in fast‑paced development environments.
• ADLC experience
• Proficiency translating complex solutions into UML diagrams on Enterprise Architect, Mural, or Similar tools
• Experience with at least one of the following programming languages: NodeJS, Python, Go.
• Experience with tools such as Cloud technology: AWS, Jenkins and Docker
• Experience as an API or backend developer.
• Experience in SOX compliant systems, E-Commerce, and/or Cybersecurity a big plus.

AI/ML Foundational Proficiencies

• AI/LLM Exposure. Familiar with major AI platforms (OpenAI, Anthropic, others) and ability to leverage to enhance products and features.
• AI-Assisted Dev Tools. Proficient with coding tools (ChatGPT, Claude, CoPilot, Amazon Q, Cursor, etc).
• AI Best Practices. Effective prompt engineering, performance optimization, and secure data handling.

You’ll Love Working Here Because You Can

• Have courageous team collaboration. Courage comes from how associates are willing to have difficult conversations, speak up, be an owner, and challenge one another's ideas to net out the best solution.
• Deliver at epic scale. We deliver real user outcomes using strong judgment and good instincts. We’re obsessed with the art of achieving simplicity with a focus on client happiness and productivity.
• Be surrounded by curious learners. We align ourselves with other smart people in an environment where we grow and elevate one another to the next level. We encourage our associates to listen, stay agile, and learn from mistakes.
• Act like an owner - doer. Mission‑driven and committed to leading change, you will be encouraged to take on any challenge and solve complex problems. No tasks are beneath or too great for us. We are hands‑on and willing to master our craft.
• Give back to others. Always do the right thing for our clients and our community and humbly give back to the community where we live and work. Support our associates in times of need through ADP’s Philanthropic Foundation.
• Join a company committed to equality and equity. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions.

What are you waiting for?

Find out why people come to ADP and why they stay: https://youtu.be/ODb8lxBrxrY

(ADA version: https://youtu.be/IQjUCA8SOoA)

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity or commissions. We offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Short-and Long-Term Disability, Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Paid Volunteer Time Off, and more.

The compensation for this role is USD $123,400.00 - USD $303,800.00 / Year*

• Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage or minimum exempt salary requirement under federal, state and local laws.

A little about ADP:

We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud‑based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down‑to‑earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We’ve received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP:

ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.

Ethics at ADP:

ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ to learn more about ADP’s culture and our full set of values.