Technical Architect

ZipRecruiter; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Technical Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable technology solutions. This fully remote role requires collaboration with engineering, product, and business teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, communication, and leadership skills, along with experience in cloud platforms and system design.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years in an architectural role.
• Expertise in cloud platforms, microservices, APIs, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Design and document scalable, secure, and maintainable system architectures.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams.
• Review and improve system performance, reliability, and security.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science

Bachelors degree in Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

We are seeking a skilled and strategic Technical Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance technology solutions. In this fully remote role, you will work closely with engineering, product, and business teams to define technical architectures, evaluate technologies, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong communication and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and document scalable, secure, and maintainable system architectures

Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and platforms

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions

Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams

Ensure architecture aligns with industry best practices and compliance requirements

Review and improve system performance, reliability, and security

Participate in code reviews and contribute to high-level strategic planning

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

2+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years in an architectural role

Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), microservices, APIs, and CI/CD

Strong knowledge of system design, data modeling, and application security

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills

Experience with both legacy modernization and greenfield architecture is a plus