7+ years of experience in software development/architecture
Proficient in designing and developing applications with .NET Framework and .NET Core
Familiar with Agile software development processes
Experience using Azure DevOps for application lifecycle management and source control
Knowledge of relational databases, preferably SQL Server
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Effective communicator for both technical and non-technical audiences
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
Responsibilities
Partner with company leaders to understand strategic business direction and anticipate technology needs
Provide technical guidance on system design, implementation, and integration
Build proof-of-concept projects to validate new technologies
Research emerging tools and technologies for potential use in software development
Document system designs and interfaces for stakeholder comprehension
Work with IT leadership to assess the impact of architectural decisions on technology portfolio
Benefits
Opportunity to shape the technical direction of software solutions
Collaborative work with business and IT leaders
Engagement with emerging technologies and tools
Focus on best practices and high-quality architecture standards
Potential for personal and professional growth in software architecture
Full Job Description
Overview
Americo is looking for a Sr. Software Architect to shape the technical direction of our software. In this role, you'll work with business leaders, IT leadership, and development teams to turn strategic goals into sound, scalable system designs.
You'll evaluate design alternatives against real-world constraints such as cost, schedule, usability, reliability, maintainability, and availability. Then you'll recommend the best path forward. Your decisions will set the core properties of our systems, so you'll need good judgment about trade-offs and the ability to bring others along with your thinking. Reporting to the Director of Software Development, you'll also help our developers follow best practices and keep their work aligned with architecture standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with company leaders to understand strategic business direction and anticipate future technology needs.
Provide technical guidance on system design, implementation, and integration engineering.
Build proof-of-concept projects to demonstrate and validate new technologies.
Research emerging tools and technologies and assess their value to software development at Americo.
Document system designs, interfaces, and implementation so that stakeholders understand them and support the proposed solutions.
Work with IT leadership to consider how architectural decisions affect the entire technology portfolio.
Required Qualifications:
Experience designing and developing applications with the .NET Framework and .NET Core
Experience with Agile software development processes
Experience with Azure DevOps for application lifecycle management and source control
Knowledge of relational databases, preferably SQL Server
Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
The ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences
A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
7+ years of experience in software development/architecture
