Job Description
We are looking for a highly skilled Software Architect to join our growing Cloud Native Applications team. This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in application design and a strong passion for collaborating with customers, partners, and cross-functional teams to drive innovation.
In this role, you will work closely with engineers, architects, sales teams, and project managers to design and deliver scalable, high-impact AWS solutions. You will leverage modern technologies to help customers bring cutting-edge ideas to market.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead architecture design and technical solutioning for cloud-native applications on AWS
- Translate customer requirements into well-defined technical backlogs and actionable engineering tasks
- Drive Agile delivery by facilitating ceremonies such as stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure timely and high-quality project execution
- Lead requirements gathering, backlog grooming, and technical discussions with stakeholders.
- Design and implement DevOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, branching strategies, Infrastructure as Code, and monitoring frameworks
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development, testing, and production environments
- Develop and maintain production-quality code, including unit and integration tests
- Implement automated testing strategies across multiple levels (component, integration, system)
- Ensure clear documentation of architecture, design decisions, and processes
- Mentor and guide junior engineers while contributing as an individual contributor
- Stay current with emerging technologies and continuously drive innovation within the team.
- Effectively address client queries, identify gaps in requirements, and recommend actionable next steps
- Deliver solutions aligned with business goals and customer outcomes
- Align cross-functional stakeholders on technical priorities and deliverables
- Navigate diverse perspectives to drive consensus and progress
- Simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
- Adapt communication style based on audience and context
Requirements
Skills & Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience in software development and cloud-native systems
- Strong foundation in scalable system design and modern engineering practices
- Experience with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS) and frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
- Proven strength in modern .NET programming
- Proficiency in backend development using languages like Python, Node.js, Ruby, or PHP
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
- Strong understanding of API design and integrations across systems
- Familiarity with modern architectures (microservices, event-driven systems, message queues)
- Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS preferred)
- Experience configuring and managing AWS services
- Working knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code
- Exposure to Generative AI technologies and modern developer productivity tools
- Proven ability to lead workstreams while contributing individually
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with automated testing frameworks and strategies
- Exposure to UI/UX principles
- Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI applications
- Experience with developer productivity tools such as GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q Developer, or Cursor
- Hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, SAM)
- Familiarity with legacy .NET Framework syntax and paradigms
Signs You May Be a Great Fit
- Impact : Drive the design and delivery of scalable cloud solutions for diverse, forward-thinking customers.
- Ownership : Thrive in a high-ownership role balancing architecture, coding, and delivery leadership
- Collaboration : Enjoy working cross-functionally with engineering, product, and business teams
- Growth : Continuously learn new technologies and evolve toward senior architecture and leadership roles
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