Software Architect - Illinois

Note: This position does not offer any visa sponsorships.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Architect to lead the design and development of complex software systems ensuring they are scalable secure and aligned with our business goals.

Job Summary:

As a Software Architect you will play a critical role in defining the overall structure and design of our software systems. You will collaborate with stakeholders including product managers developers and other architects to create highlevel architectural designs that guide the development process. Your focus will be on ensuring the technical integrity scalability and performance of our software products while addressing current and future business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and oversee the implementation of software architectures for new and existing systems ensuring they are scalable maintainable and secure.
  
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  
• Define and enforce architectural standards guidelines and best practices across the development teams.
  
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies tools and frameworks to meet project requirements.
  
• Create architectural blueprints diagrams and documentation to communicate designs effectively to development teams.
  
• Lead the technical review and analysis of existing systems to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
  
• Mentor and guide development teams on architectural principles coding standards and technical solutions.
  
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle from concept and design to testing deployment and maintenance.
  
• Ensure that software solutions are aligned with security compliance and performance standards.
  
• Stay uptodate with emerging technologies industry trends and best practices to continuously improve the architectural approach.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field.
  
• 7 years of experience in software development with at least 3 years in an architectural or technical leadership role.
  
• Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g. Java C# Python) and frameworks (e.g. .NET Spring).
  
• Deep understanding of software architecture principles including microservices SOA and cloudnative architectures.
  
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud.
  
• Strong knowledge of database design including relational and NoSQL databases.
  
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (IaC).
  
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  
• Excellent problemsolving and analytical skills.
  
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
  
• Proven ability to lead and mentor development teams.
  
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  
• Relevant certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect TOGAF).
  
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks.
  
• Background in security architecture and best practices.