Software Architect (R&D)

Miratech; Maryland; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Language courses

Relocation program

ForeverRemote work culture

Job summary

Miratech is seeking an experienced Software Architect to define the technical vision for new products, evaluate emerging technologies, and lead architectural decisions that shape scalable platforms. You will drive PoCs and collaborate with engineering teams to transform ideas into production-ready solutions.

This remote role requires hands-on engineering excellence and a commitment to modern architectural practices, DevOps, and AI/ML-enabled designs for enterprise-scale systems.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a Software Architect or equivalent role.
• Strong understanding of modern architectural patterns and distributed systems.
• Experience leading distributed engineering teams and technical initiatives.
• Hands-on software development background.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the architectural vision for new products, platforms, and technology initiatives.
• Research emerging technologies, conduct technical evaluations, and drive PoC initiatives.
• Design scalable cloud-native, distributed, and hybrid architectures.
• Establish architectural standards, best practices, and engineering guidelines.
• Lead the technical design of complex enterprise and high-load systems.
• Define technology stacks and architectural principles for new solutions.
• Mentor technical leads and senior engineers and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Software architecture

Distributed systems

Technical leadership

Cloud architecture

DevOps practices

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Helm

Java

C++

Python

Job description

Miratech helps visionaries change the world. We are a global IT services and consulting company that brings together enterprise and start-up innovation. Today, we support digital transformation for some of the world's largest enterprises. By partnering with both large and small players, we stay at the leading edge of technology, remain nimble even as a global leader, and create technology that helps our clients further enhance their business. We are a values-driven organization and our culture of Relentless Performance has enabled over 99% of Miratech's engagements to succeed by meeting or exceeding our scope, schedule, and/or budget objectives since our inception in 1989.
Miratech has coverage across 5 continents and operates in over 25 countries around the world. Miratech retains nearly 1000 full-time professionals, and our annual growth rate exceeds 25%.

We are looking for an experienced Software Architect. In this role, you will define the technical vision for new products and technology initiatives, evaluate emerging technologies, design modern architectural solutions, and help engineering teams transform ideas into scalable, production-ready products.

This role requires a combination of architectural expertise, strong hands-on engineering experience, and a technology-driven mindset. You will drive technology strategy, evaluate new approaches, lead Proof of Concept initiatives, and make key architectural decisions that shape the future of our products and platforms.
This is a remote role.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the architectural vision for new products, platforms, and technology initiatives.
• Research emerging technologies, conduct technical evaluations, and drive Proof of Concept initiatives.
• Design scalable cloud-native, distributed, and hybrid architectures.
• Establish architectural standards, best practices, and engineering guidelines.
• Lead the technical design of complex enterprise and high-load systems.
• Define technology stacks and architectural principles for new solutions.
• Contribute to innovative solutions leveraging modern technologies, including AI/ML, Generative AI, LLM, and intelligent automation.
• Identify technical risks and define mitigation strategies.
• Support engineering teams in solving complex technical challenges and making key architectural decisions.
• Conduct architecture reviews and technical solution assessments.
• Contribute to technical strategy, product roadmaps, and long-term product evolution.
• Support technology transformation and product modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders on architecture and technology strategy topics.
• Mentor technical leads and senior engineers.
• Help shape engineering culture, development processes, and DevOps practices.

Architecture Expertise

• Significant experience in software development, architecture, and evolution of products, platforms, and enterprise solutions.
• 4+ years in a Software Architect, Enterprise Architect, Engineering Director, or similar architectural role.
• Strong understanding of modern architectural patterns, software design principles, and distributed systems.
• Defining architectural vision and driving strategic technology decisions.
• Evaluating technologies and architectural approaches based on business goals, scalability, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and long-term sustainability.

Technology Leadership Expertise

• Leading distributed engineering teams and technical initiatives.
• Driving architectural initiatives across products, platforms, or teams.
• Collaborating with engineering, product, and business stakeholders.
• Defining architectural standards and engineering best practices.

Cloud & Platform Architecture Expertise

• Designing cloud-native, distributed, and scalable systems.
• AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud platforms.
• Architecting highly available, resilient, enterprise-grade solutions.
• Kubernetes and container technologies.
• Microservices, Distributed Systems, Event-Driven Architecture, and API-First Design.

Engineering Expertise

• Strong hands-on software development background.
• Experience with modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, automation, and DevOps.
• Experience with modern programming languages, cloud technologies, and enterprise platforms.
• End-to-end product and platform delivery

Technology Stack

Practical expertise across a combination of the following technology domains:

• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
• Containers & Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker, Helm
• Programming Languages: Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, Nodejs
• Frontend Technologies: React, Angular, or similar modern frontend frameworks
• Data & Messaging Technologies: PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server, NoSQL, Redis, Kafka, Elasticsearch
• DevOps & Automation: GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code
• Observability & Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, OpenTelemetry

Nice to Have

• Practical experience with AI/ML, Generative AI, LLM, RAG, or intelligent automation.
• Professional certifications in architecture, cloud platforms, or software engineering.

We offer:

• Culture of relentless performance: join an unstoppable technology development team with a 99% project success rate and more than 30% year-over-year revenue growth.
• Competitive pay and benefits: enjoy a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, language courses, and a relocation program.
• ForeverRemote work culture: make the most of the flexibility that comes with remote work.
• Growth mindset: reap the benefits of a range of professional development opportunities, including certification programs, mentorship and talent investment programs, internal mobility and internship opportunities.
• Global impact: collaborate on impactful projects for top global clients and shape the future of industries.
• Welcoming multicultural environment: be a part of a dynamic, global team and thrive in an inclusive and supportive work environment with open communication and regular team-building company social events.
• Social sustainability values: join oursustainable business practicesfocused on five pillars, including IT education, community empowerment, fair operating practices, environmental sustainability, and gender equality.

* Miratech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.