Software Architect

Follett Software; United States; On-site; USD 170,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational technology company in the United States is seeking an experienced Architect to lead the design of enterprise-grade software solutions. The role involves providing strategic technical direction, mentoring teams, and ensuring high-performing systems. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience and expertise in enterprise technologies. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to the future of education.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience including 2+ years in technical lead or architectural role.
• Proven experience designing complex, distributed systems using modern enterprise technologies.
• Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the architectural vision for software platforms.
• Lead and mentor development teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align architecture with business goals.

Skills

Enterprise Java frameworks and platforms

Cloud-native architectures

Microservices

AI technologies

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Wildfly

Quarkus

Microsoft SQL Server

MongoDB

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Company Overview

Everything we do is for educators. We’re partnering with them to advance a bold vision for education that boosts district performance and student success. At Follett Software, we empower educators across roles with technology that streamlines processes and manages information and resources to improve their schools, increase student success, and drive the future of education. We believe that by empowering educators to amplify their impact on students’ lives, we can change the world. Our goal and mission is to drive the future of education. We are inspired by educators to deliver transformative technology. Our innovative, connected solutions simplify challenges and offer a seamless and intuitive experience.

Company Overview

Everything we do is for educators. We’re partnering with them to advance a bold vision for education that boosts district performance and student success. At Follett Software, we empower educators across roles with technology that streamlines processes and manages information and resources to improve their schools, increase student success, and drive the future of education. We believe that by empowering educators to amplify their impact on students’ lives, we can change the world. Our goal and mission is to drive the future of education. We are inspired by educators to deliver transformative technology. Our innovative, connected solutions simplify challenges and offer a seamless and intuitive experience.

Position Overview: The Architectposition will lead the design and evolution of enterprise-grade software solutions. This role provides strategic technical direction and architectural oversight across product development initiatives, ensuring systems are scalable, secure, and high performing. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a passion for innovation in modern software architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the architectural vision for new and existing software platforms.
• Lead and mentor development teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align architecture with business goals and product strategy.
• Provide high-level analysis and technical guidance across development teams and stakeholders.
• Oversee the integration of distributed components developed by multiple product teams
  
  

• Qualifications Preferred:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered
• Years of Experience: 10+ years including 2+ years in technical lead, software architecture or technical leadership role, serving as the go-to-expert for architectural decisions
• Enterprise Javaframeworks and platforms, includingWildflyandQuarkus.
• Microsoft SQL ServerandMongoDBfor data management.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex, distributed systems using modern enterprise technologies.
• Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and the strategic integration of AI technologies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence technical direction across teams and stakeholders.
  

EEO

Follett Software provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process due to a disability, please contact us by email and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Education

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