Software Architect

adpinternalcareers; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP is seeking a Software Architect to define next-generation products within the ADP Innovation Labs. You will investigate, design, and implement technical solutions, collaborating with lean/agile teams and hands-on coding in NodeJS, DSQL, and GraphQL.

The role emphasizes building domain models, API schemas, and documentation, with a 50/50 architecture/code split and a focus on secure, scalable systems within a dynamic, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in CS or engineering or related discipline; equivalent experience accepted.
• TDD experience a must; we aim to automate all quality gates.
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Cloud technology: AWS, Jenkins and Docker.
• Experience as an API or backend developer.
• Experience in SOX compliant systems, e-commerce, or cybersecurity is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions between domain experts to extract information for accurate models.
• Translate complex domains into scalable, high-performance, secure, maintainable designs.
• Hands-on maintenance and contribution to the codebase (50-50 architecture/code split).
• Create and maintain Domain Models as part of Architecture/Development team.
• Create and maintain API and Solution documentation; conduct code reviews.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Domain Experts to align technical solutions with business objectives.

Skills

TDD experience

API/backend development

SOX/compliance experience

Strong problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

AI/ML awareness

Education

Four-year college degree in Computer Science or Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AWS

Jenkins

Docker

Enterprise Architect

Mural

Job description

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 to impact lasting change through our actions.