Software Architect #11506

ECCO Select; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ECCO Select is seeking a Software Architect to provide technical leadership in designing and developing scalable, secure enterprise software. The role collaborates with stakeholders, engineering teams, and leaders to translate business needs into robust architecture across cloud platforms and data stores.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of software development with at least 3 years in architecture or leadership, strong expertise in microservices, REST APIs, and modern DevOps practices, and is

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development with 3+ years in architecture or technical leadership.
• Experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale applications across cloud platforms.
• Strong programming skills across JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, .NET, Python, and Node.js.
• Experience with Test Driven Development and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in the design and development of enterprise software solutions.
• Define architectural standards, patterns, and best practices for development teams.
• Lead architecture reviews and design sessions across projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams to translate requirements into scalable architectures.
• Mentor engineers and promote modern engineering practices including TDD and CI/CD.
• Evaluate technology stacks and cloud services to meet business goals and security requirements.

Skills

Software architecture

Technical leadership

Cloud computing

Microservices

Docker & Kubernetes

REST APIs

CI/CD

JavaScript/TypeScript

C# / .NET

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Vue.js

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

NoSQL

REST APIs

Job description

ECCO Select is a talent acquisition and consulting company specializing in people, process and technology solutions. We provide the talent behind the technology enabling our clients to achieve their goals. For more information about ECCO Select, visit us at.

Position Title:Software Architect

Location Information:Must be local to St. Louis, MO and willing to go into the customers office when needed, not on a regular weekly basis. Will be mostly remote.

Position Responsibilities:

As a Software Architect, you will provide technical leadership in the design and development of modern software solutions. You will work closely with business stakeholders, engineering teams, and technology leaders to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable applications. This position requires both strategic thinking and hands‑on expertise, covering cloud platforms, application and data architecture, and modern engineering approaches.

• Design and develop enterprise software architectures for complex business applications.
• Define architectural standards, design patterns, and engineering best practices to guide development efforts.
• Lead technical design sessions and facilitate regular architecture reviews for software projects.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure business requirements are translated into scalable technology solutions.
• Guide and support development teams through implementation and deployment, ensuring alignment with architectural vision.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technology stacks, frameworks, and cloud services to achieve business goals.
• Ensure applications align with security, performance, availability, and scalability requirements.
• Promote Test Driven Development (TDD) and champion modern software engineering practices across teams.
• Mentor software engineers, fostering technical growth and best practice adoption.
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes and platform capabilities.
• Participate in solution planning, effort estimation, and the development of technical roadmaps.

Essential Skills, Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in software architecture or technical leadership roles.
• Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale applications.
• Expertise in multiple tools across the technology stack, including frontend frameworks, databases, cloud platforms, and deployment technologies.
• Strong programming skills with experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, .NET, Python, and Node.js.
• Experience developing and advocating for Test Driven Development practices.
• In-depth knowledge of relational databases (SQL) and NoSQL technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with container technologies, such as Docker, and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud service providers such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Azure.
• Ability to design microservices, distributed systems, and cloud‑native architectures.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to address complex technical challenges effectively.
• Clear and compelling communication skills (both verbal and written), with the capacity to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and learn new technologies quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Experience using REST APIs, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices.

Relevant Tools and Technologies:

• Programming Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, .NET, Python, Node.js
• Frontend Frameworks: Vue.js
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure
• Databases: Relational SQL, NoSQL
• Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
• Architecture: REST APIs, Microservices Architecture, Cloud Native Technologies
• DevOps: Git, CI/CD Pipelines

Qualifications:

• Bachelor''''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Experience designing microservices and cloud‑native architectures is a strong plus.

ECCO Select is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Our policy is to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Veterans of our United States Uniformed Services are specifically encouraged to apply for ECCO Select opportunities.