Senior Software Technical Lead / Architect

Apollo ITS

$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 8+ years of software development experience with 2+ years in a leadership or architect role.
  • Expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices development.
  • Experience with message/event-driven architecture, both batch and streaming.
  • Solid knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies.
  • Proficient in MS tech stack, specifically .NET Core, SQL Server, and RabbitMQ.
  • Strong understanding of application security best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable distributed systems using modern technologies.
  • Develop microservices architectures with a focus on performance and security.
  • Integrate complex systems using event-driven architecture.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to enforce best practices in software development.
  • Lead technical design sessions and mentor junior developers.
  • Manage client relationships and translate business needs into technical solutions.
  • Conduct code and architecture reviews for quality assurance.

Benefits

  • Long-term employment opportunity.
  • Onsite work environment fosters team collaboration.
  • Exposure to advanced, market-leading technologies.
  • Opportunity to lead and mentor in a dynamic setting.
  • Participation in discussions around cutting-edge industry practices.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Software Technical Lead / Architect
Location: Dallas, TX or Houston , TX
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Interview Type: Web cam interview
Duration: Long Term
Note:
  • U.S. Citizen / GC holders preferable.
About Us:
We are a leading provider of tolling solutions and transportation technology, focused on building scalable and secure software systems that shape the future of tolling and transportation. Our team uses advanced technologies like .NET Core, Docker containers, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ, and SQL Server. We're looking for highly skilled Senior Software Engineers and Principal Software Engineers to join our team and drive the design and implementation of innovative systems.
Position Overview:
The Senior Software Engineer will play a critical role in designing, developing, and deploying high-performance, distributed software applications. These positions require expertise in designing scalable microservices architectures, containerization, application security, and message/event-driven architectures. The ideal candidates will have experience leading teams, managing client relationships, and deep knowledge of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC). Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, microservice development, and SAFe methodology is a must.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement scalable, high-performance distributed systems using .NET Core, Docker, Kubernetes, and SQL Server.
  • Develop and implement microservices-based architectures focused on performance, scalability, and security.
  • Work with event-driven architecture (both batch and streaming), integrating complex systems seamlessly.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to implement best practices in security, architecture, and application design.
  • Lead technical design sessions, provide mentorship, and ensure engineering practices align with business objectives.
  • Manage client relationships, understanding business requirements, and translating them into robust technical solutions.
  • Oversee code and architecture reviews to ensure high-quality software solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, QA, product management, and business stakeholders.
  • Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and trends to incorporate into our software development strategies.
  • Stay updated on industry's best practices and align with the latest technological advancements.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in leadership or architect role.
  • Strong experience in Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices development.
  • Proven expertise in working with message/event-driven architecture, including both batch and streaming systems.
  • Solid understanding of containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration with Kubernetes.
  • Experience working with the MS solution stack (including .NET Core, SQL Server, and RabbitMQ).
  • Strong experience with application security best practices, including secure coding and secure DevOps practices.
  • Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
  • Ability to lead and collaborate with teams, ensuring technical solutions align with business needs.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Tolling experience is highly preferred.
  • Experience with cloud-based architectures (Azure, or GCP) and deploying applications in cloud environments.
  • SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) experience is preferred.
  • Strong business acumen and experience managing client-facing projects.

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