Software Architect
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Job Description
Software Architect
Location: San Francisco CA (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Fulltime
Salary Range: $160000 $220000 per year
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Software Architect to join our clients engineering team in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and overseeing the technical vision of complex software systems while leading development teams in building scalable resilient and maintainable applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and architect scalable highperformance software systems
- Lead technical decisionmaking processes and establish architectural principles
- Create and maintain technical roadmaps aligned with business objectives
- Mentor development teams and promote best practices
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and frameworks
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Define coding testing and architectural standards
- Lead architecture reviews and technical design sessions
- Ensure system security performance and reliability
- Drive innovation and technical excellence across engineering teams
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related field
- 10 years of software development experience
- 5 years of architecture experience in enterpriselevel applications
- Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP)
- Expertise in multiple programming languages (e.g. Java Python C# JavaScript)
- Deep understanding of software design patterns and principles
- Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
- Strong background in API design and integration patterns
- Proven track record of delivering largescale software projects
- Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Technical Skills
Core Technologies
- Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Containerization (Docker Kubernetes)
- Microservices Architecture
- RESTful APIs and GraphQL
- Database Design (SQL and NoSQL)
- Message Queuing Systems
- Distributed Systems
- Security Protocols and Best Practices
Architecture & Design
- System Design Patterns
- Enterprise Architecture Frameworks
- Performance Optimization
- Scalability Planning
- High Availability Design
- Disaster Recovery
- Cost Optimization
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Strategic thinking and problemsolving skills
- Ability to influence and drive consensus
- Project and time management expertise
- Strong documentation and diagramming skills
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary ($160000 $220000)
- Annual performance bonus
- Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Stock options
- Unlimited PTO
- Professional development allowance
- Home office setup allowance
- Wellness benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
Work Environment
- Hybrid work model (23 days in office)
- Collaborative team environment
- Modern tech stack
- Opportunity to work on cuttingedge technologies
- Regular architecture forums and tech talks
Growth Opportunities
- Lead enterprisewide architectural initiatives
- Mentor and develop junior architects
- Participate in technology selection and strategic planning
- Contribute to opensource projects
- Speak at industry conferences
Requirements
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to occasionally travel to other office locations (10%)
- Available for occasional oncall duties
- Based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco Bay Area
Employment Type
Full Time
