Software Architect - General

Who We Are Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human‑centered solutions for a better world. Role Description UST is seeking a full‑time Software Architect – General. Key Responsibilities Independently design, document and develop software architecture and high‑level design for large or mid‑size projects. Design, code, configure, integrate, and test architecture interfaces. Perform software/technology build, test, and deployment activities. Refine and enhance software/system architecture and framework. Provide recommendations on various approaches to solving technical problems. Research and recommend new product ideas/innovations and proposals on new and emerging technologies. Perform design reviews, technical and architectural audits of complex projects. Lead cross‑company or project‑level technology evaluations – driving decisions on buy, build, partner, or open source. Create sales proposals and assist the pre‑sales or account teams with project size estimation, designing solutions and creating prototypes when necessary. Develop best practices around areas of interest / general technology. Define technical processes around SDLC for operational outcomes such as configuration management, build and integration, release management. Lead development teams through guidance, mentorship, and influence, as well as governance to implement designs that meet the architectural framework. Identify team competencies and define training plan for project teams. Must be able to relocate as needed and travel to any work site in the U.S. (expenses paid by the employer); may telecommute from any location in the U.S. Must be able to execute projects on different languages, databases, and software skill sets. Required Qualifications Bachelors or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, MIS, CIS, Engineering (any branch), or related field. Two (2) years of experience as a Software Architect – General or a related occupation. Alternatively, a foreign degree equivalent based on a combination of three years of college/university education and three years of experience, as determined by a qualified credential evaluation company. Travel and/or relocation to any work site in the U.S. as needed with expenses paid by the employer; may telecommute from any location in the U.S. Role Location Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (Unanticipated work sites throughout the U.S.) Compensation $184,558 – $194,000 per year; 40 hours per week; 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Benefits Full‑time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. Eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. Employees and their U.S. dependents are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as company‑paid employee‑only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability benefits. Full‑time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires) and are eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. All U.S. employees in locations with more generous paid sick leave benefit than specified will receive the benefit of those laws. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. UST will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr UST Inc