Software Architect & Roadmap Leader (Onsite)

Leads the design and delivery of complex solution architectures by guiding technical teams, shaping future‑state roadmaps, and engaging stakeholders to ensure scalable, compliant, and high‑quality product outcomes. This position is onsite in our Overland Park, KS location.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for design and delivery of large product/solution development engagements while balancing priorities, workloads, and client commitments
• Gather and analyze data and develop architectural requirements at project level
• Participate in domain technical and business discussions relative to future architecture direction
• Lead analysis, design and development of a cohesive roadmap and implementation plan based upon a current vs. future state
• Participate in architecture governance model
• Support design and deployment of solutions meeting standardization, consolidation, TCO, security, regulatory compliance and application system qualities, for different businesses
• Research and evaluate emerging technology, industry and market trends to assist in project development and/or operational support activities
• Engage with clients, internal and external stakeholders to effectively communicate the solution roadmap and implementation plan
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and guidance; motivate others to achieve shared aspirations
• This position may require availability outside of standard business hours as part of a rotational on‑call schedule

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, MIS
• At least 4 years of technical experience in software development
• At least 4 years of experience with full lifecycle development using Agile methods including technical leadership for an agile team
• The ability to guide complex projects from initial concepts through final launch
• The ability to communicate technical knowledge to clients, cross‑functional and cross‑hierarchical associates and other stakeholders
• Knowledge of business operations, terminology, and communication standards

Preferred

• Experience with capacity and performance analysis of complex systems
• Experience working in heterogeneous environments (Windows .Net, Linux/Unix, As400, Mainframe)
• Knowledge of database architecture including Relational models, replication strategies, SQL with 1 or more major database platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Postgres, MySQL)
• Knowledge of physical, virtual, and cloud deployment strategies

Netsmart is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All employment decisions at Netsmart, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion and transfer, are based on performance, qualifications, abilities, education and experience. Netsmart does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.