About the RoleIn this role, you will lead software architecture design and governance for complex, distributed systems. You will define technical direction, establish standards, and ensure systems are designed to meet scalability, security, and resilience requirements.
You will act as a key liaison between Enterprise Architecture and Engineering teams, translating strategic objectives into actionable guidance. Additionally, you will mentor development teams, promote adoption of modern technologies, and proactively improve system health, performance, and cost efficiency through strong architectural oversight.
Responsibilities- Lead architecture design and governance by defining and enforcing standards, patterns, and best practices
- Serve as a conduit between Enterprise Architects and Engineering/Development teams to ensure alignment with business goals
- Partner with cross-functional architects and technical teams to drive consistency and innovation across systems
- Provide mentorship, training, and technical guidance to support team development and delivery
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions aligned to business needs
- Lead resolution of complex technical issues by identifying root causes and coordinating resources
- Translate technical findings into actionable solutions, including risk and impact assessments
- Drive architecture evolution through design reviews and hands-on technical leadership
- Monitor system health, performance, and cost trends; develop recommendations to address risks and inefficiencies
- Identify opportunities to evolve reusable components into shared infrastructure or platform capabilities
- Conduct ongoing research into industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance organizational capabilities
- Foster collaboration, inclusivity, and effective communication across teams and stakeholders
- Support additional responsibilities as needed
RequirementsExperience & Education- 10+ years of experience in software, systems, or network engineering
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred
Technical Skills- Excellent foundation in programming, software development, and database technologies
- Expert-level experience with Java/JEE and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, REST APIs, Security, Cloud, Data)
- Proven experience designing large-scale, distributed, cloud-native microservices architectures
- Deep understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, domain-driven design (DDD), and event-driven systems
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, Azure Cosmos DB, AWS DynamoDB), including data modeling and high-availability patterns
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes, Azure ACA, AWS ECS)
- Experience with DevOps practices and tools (Maven, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, TDD, automated testing)
- Knowledge of observability tools such as OpenTelemetry and Grafana
- Experience integrating AI into applications, including familiarity with LLM concepts and AI-assisted development workflows
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, and web technologies (HTML)
Professional Skills- Proven project planning, prioritization, and change management capabilities across multiple teams and initiatives
- Advanced problem-solving skills with experience leading complex issue resolution efforts
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership
- Advanced interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across teams
- Demonstrated ability to research, evaluate, and apply new technologies effectively
U.S. National Base Pay Range: $118,300 - $219,800. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.
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