Software Architect - Saas - Java - GCP - Cloud-Natve architecture - Permanent - REMOTE

FULLY REMOTE ROLE - MUST BE ON THE EAST COAST OR CENTRAL TIME ZONE ONLY!!

NO SPONSORSHIP

Summary :

The Software Architect will play a key role in shaping the architecture and design of our Java-based SaaS application, which is deployed on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

You should have the ability to thrive on new technical challenges and innovate our products, technology stack and development processes.

You should have a broad range of experience in applications, data engineering and DevOps.

You should have experience working in a Lean / Agile team and be focused on delivering value and delighting customers.

You must possess strong cloud experience, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and be able to work closely with executive leadership and senior business leaders.

Qualified candidates will have a BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent as well as 15+ years of relevant work experience with at least 3 years in an architectural or technical leadership role.

Key Responsibilities :

Technical Leadership :

Provide architectural oversight and technical direction for the development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of a large-scale Java-based SaaS application.

Lead and mentor a diverse engineering team, ensuring best practices in software development, testing, and operations.

Collaborate with DevOps and Data Engineering teams to ensure scalable and resilient infrastructure and data solutions.

Develop a deep understanding of product functionality and how it relates to business goals and practices.

Must have the ability to be hands on and code

Demonstrate strong ownership over the challenges and solutions, proactively driving initiatives to address obstacles and implement effective strategies

Cloud Architecture :

Design and implement cloud-native solutions, leveraging GCP services and best practices.

Evaluate and integrate various cloud technologies to optimize application performance, security, and cost-efficiency.

Ensure the application architecture is aligned with business goals and is scalable, maintainable, and secure.

Communication and Collaboration :

Act as the technical liaison between the engineering team and executive leadership, providing clear and concise communication on architectural decisions, project status, and technical challenges.

Work closely with senior product managers to align the technical roadmap with product strategy and business objectives.

Partner closely with the product team to ideate and develop innovative solutions for new features and strategic initiatives

Continuous Improvement :

Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices, particularly in cloud computing and SaaS development.

Lead initiatives to continuously improve software architecture, development processes, and team productivity.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required :

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

15+ years industry experience

In-depth knowledge of cloud-native architectures, microservices, containerization, and CI / CD pipelines

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound architectural decisions

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Ability to balance short-term needs with long-term strategic goals

Good leadership skills. Must be able to interface with business leaders

Full stack experience in developing N-tier Java web applications

Strong experience with building and consuming RESTful APIs / services

Good experience with cloud-based development / leveraging cloud services

Good experience with data engineering tool and practices on the cloud

Good verbal and written communication skills

Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Experience working in a Lean / Agile environment

Experience with database design and data modeling

Extensive knowledge of the software development process and corresponding technologies

Excellent understanding of design patterns and architectural styles

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