Lead Software Architect

About the role

You will shape the technical vision and system design of the company. As the Lead Software Architect, you act as the crucial bridge between business strategy and hands-on engineering, defining scalable, cloud-native architectures while guiding engineering teams through complex development and modernization lifecycles.

You will analyze software requirements, define system components, and design and implement solutions that balance business and technical needs. You will create and maintain architecture documentation—such as design specifications and diagrams—to guide future maintenance and development. You will also collaborate with non-technical stakeholders to analyze requirements, understand constraints, dependencies, and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Architecture: Design end-to-end, highly scalable, and secure systems (e.g., microservices, event-driven, and API-first models).
• Technology Standards: Define architectural principles, guardrails, and technical roadmaps. Evaluate and justify build vs. buy decisions.
• Technical Governance: Oversee architecture throughout the software lifecycle. Conduct thorough code reviews and validate technical solutions.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical mentorship to engineers and help them grow into architecture roles. Coordinate multi-team execution to elevate overall engineering standards.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Communicate complex technical trade-offs—such as cost, timeline, and system performance—to non-technical business leaders.
• Modernization: Define legacy migration strategies and incremental value delivery plans. Integrate modern engineering practices like AI-assisted workflows and DevOps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years in software development, with 3+ years dedicated to architectural design and technical leadership.
• Advanced knowledge of distributed systems, cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and data integration.
• Deep proficiency in major programming stacks (e.g., C#, Java, .NET), database modeling, and API design.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Experience with testing frameworks and tools (Jest, Mocha, Selenium, etc.).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools.
• Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and the ability to build consensus across differing team opinions.
• Strong understanding of back-end technologies (Node.js, TypeScript).
• Strong proficiency with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Experience in actively participating in peer reviews (PR) for native iOS and Android mobile apps.
• Open-source knowledge (MCP Supabase) is required.
• Foundational understanding of AI (e.g., conversational, generative, automation) is ideal.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.) is preferred.
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and development is preferred.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with the following is a plus: Push notifications, Email notifications, Payment gateway (PayPal), Digital media experience (audio / video), Deep-linking.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Pay

Salary + Performance-Based Bonus. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills.