Enterprise Software Architect

Software Architect

Duration: 4-6 months. Location is remote in the US. Key must-haves include MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js). Since they are into message broadcasting in bulk, they also need integration experience using MongoDB, MySQL, RabbitMQ, and Redis; familiarity with InfluxDB is a plus.

Job Description

As a Hands-On Software Architect, you will combine strategic architectural decision-making with active participation in designing, coding, and troubleshooting scalable systems. You will collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to create innovative solutions that meet business needs, while maintaining a strong focus on technical implementation and mentorship. This role demands technical excellence, strategic thinking, and a hands-on approach to delivering secure, reliable, and scalable software solutions.

Responsibilities

Architectural and Technical Leadership

• Define and implement scalable, high-performance enterprise architectures tailored for global, mission-critical applications.
• Lead efforts in modernizing legacy systems, optimizing cloud migrations, and integrating multi-region deployments.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to continuously evolve the enterprise technology stack, balancing innovation with stability.
• Design and implement scalable, high-performance architectures using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js).
• Establish and enforce best practices for TypeScript, Node.js, and microservices design.
• Where needed, actively participate in coding, debugging, and resolving complex system issues to ensure reliability and performance.
• Optimize data flows and integrations using MongoDB, MySQL, RabbitMQ, and Redis; familiarity with InfluxDB is a plus.
• Develop containerized solutions using Docker; Kubernetes experience is highly desirable.
• Lead and guide CI/CD processes, with hands-on experience in GitLab pipelines preferred.

Hands-On Development

• Conduct detailed code reviews and ensure alignment with architectural principles.
• Actively contribute to resolving production issues, providing technical insights and solutions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and engineers to translate business goals into technical solutions.
• Work closely with vendors to integrate third-party tools and APIs.
• Support the creation of technical proposals, cost estimations, and resource planning to align with business objectives.

Mentorship and Team Development

• Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Promote the adoption of modern design principles, tools, and frameworks across the team.
• Provide technical leadership during sprint planning, ensuring realistic estimations and achievable goals.

Skills and Expertise

Technical Expertise

• Advanced experience with the MERN stack and enterprise-level application architecture.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript/Node.js, with hands-on expertise in microservices design and troubleshooting.
• Deep knowledge of databases like MongoDB, MySQL, RabbitMQ, and Redis; familiarity with InfluxDB is an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience with containerization using Docker; Kubernetes knowledge is highly desirable.
• Proven expertise in implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred).
• Strong understanding of software security, performance optimization, and distributed system design.

Hands-On Leadership

• Proven track record of designing and coding solutions while leading by example.
• Strong ability to mentor team members in both architectural principles and technical implementation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to bridge the gap between technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on designing, building, and maintaining enterprise-level systems.
• Hands-on experience with high-throughput messaging systems, distributed architectures, and performance tuning for large-scale systems.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira.
• Skilled in preparing technical and business proposals for executive stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of software security best practices.
• A technical mindset with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities, with experience managing and mentoring development teams and leading technical design and code reviews.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating the value of IT strategies and keeping stakeholders informed of ongoing initiatives.