Software Architect

Software Architect

Salary Range $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Travel Percentage Up to 25%

Overview

Software Architect

LCPtracker, Inc. is a cloud-based software (SaaS) provider specializing in labor compliance for public works construction projects. Headquartered in Orange, CA – with offices in New Braunfels, TX and Fenton, MI LCPtracker helps government agencies and prime contractors meet Davis-Bacon/prevailing wage compliance requirements on projects backed by federal, state, and/or local funding. Thousands of clients and over 100,000 contractors use LCPtracker for their certified payroll and construction site compliance needs. LCPtracker has been recognized year after year since 2017 as one of the "Best Places to Work" in Orange County by the Orange County Register.

Description

As a Software Architect at LCPtracker, you will define and evolve the technical architecture of our Azure-hosted SaaS platform. You are responsible for designing scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions that support both current product needs and long-term business strategy. This role plays a critical part in LCPtracker's shift toward an AI-first development approach, where artificial intelligence is intentionally integrated into how systems are designed, built, tested, and operated. You will guide architectural decisions that enable teams to effectively and responsibly adopt AI-assisted and AI-native capabilities across the platform. You will partner closely with Product, Software Development Managers, Platform, and Engineering teams to establish architectural standards, guide design decisions, and ensure consistent application of modern engineering practices.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the high-level architecture for LCPtracker's cloud native, Azure based SaaS platform
• Translate business and product requirements into scalable, secure, and extensible architectural designs
• Establish architectural patterns and reference implementations for:
• Application and service design
• Data architecture and integration
• Security, identity, and access control
• Observability, reliability, and performance
• Lead architectural design reviews and provide technical guidance to engineering teams without direct people management
• Collaborate with Software Development Managers to ensure architectural decisions are executable within CI/CD pipelines and delivery workflows
• Drive adoption of an AI first development approach, including:
• Designing systems that intentionally leverage AI for development, testing, quality, documentation, and operations
• Defining architectural patterns for AI assisted and AI enabled features
• Guiding responsible usage of AI tools with attention to security, data privacy, compliance, and auditability
• Establish standards for API design and integration, Azure services and cloud native capabilities
• Partner with Platform and DevOps teams on:
• CI/CD architecture
• Environment strategy
• Scalability, resilience, and cost optimization
• Act as a technical thought leader, staying current on modern architecture trends, Azure capabilities, and AI enabled development practices

Core Competencies

• Expert level coding and debugging skills
• Azure-based, cloud-native solution architecture
• Distributed systems and SaaS platform design
• CI/CD and DevOps-friendly architecture
• Security-first and compliance-aware design
• AI-first development thinking with pragmatic judgment
• Strong documentation and technical communication skills
• Ability to influence technical direction without formal authority
• Experience with markdown, mermaid and UML diagrams

Work Environment

This position performs its duties from our New Braunfels, TX or Orange, CA office. This position operates in a professional office environment and role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, mobile devices, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Requirements

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk and hear, use hands and fingers to type, scroll and use computer equipment. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer and multiple screens; extensive reading; visual inspection of text/data in both print and electronic forms.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time non-exempt position. Days and hours worked are dependent on business needs and workload. General availability during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, is expected. Based on the candidate and/or position, a hybrid work arrangement may be considered; however, a minimum of three (3) or more days per week in the office is required to support executive collaboration, leadership presence, and cross-functional engagement. Some flexibility is allowed. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

There is no major travel requirement for this position. However, infrequent travel may be necessary to visit remote office(s), attend conferences/industry events, etc. Attendance at our corporate Staff Retreat is required. This event is a 2-3-day retreat. Attendance at our annual User Conference as assigned.

Salary Range

The salary range is $150,000.00-$170,000.00 annually. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time LCPtracker employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Phantom Stock
• 401k Plan with up to 4% company match
• Medical Benefits (Health, Vision and Dental)
• Life Insurance (company paid)
• Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee discounts and perks program

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 8+ years of hands-on software development experience, including significant work in the Microsoft technology stack (e.g., C#,.NET/.NET Core, SQL Server, Azure services)
• 3+ years in an architecture or senior technical leadership role for SaaS or cloud-based platforms
• Proven experience designing and operating production systems on Microsoft Azure
• Strong experience with:
• Cloud-native architecture patterns
• CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOps
• Infrastructure as Code
• Demonstrated ability to remain technically hands-on enough to validate designs, review code, and guide complex technical decisions
• Nice to have:
• Experience designing AI-assisted or AI-first development architectures
• Experience with AI-enabled features or platforms in regulated or data-sensitive environments