[8PV] Software Architect

Job Description

Overview
Software Mind is seeking qualified candidates to fill the role of Software Architect.

In addition to a competitive salary rate and a positive work environment, we are committed to delivering high-quality technology solutions. We also offer:

• Flexible schedules
• An authentic work-life balance
• Payment in US Dollars

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Software Architect to lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance on-premises and Cloud software systems. The Software Architect will define the overall structure of our systems, set technical standards, and guide engineering teams to implement best practices. This is a strategic role that bridges business requirements and technical execution to deliver reliable, maintainable software solutions.

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Qualifications

Some of the main responsibilities for the role include: 

• Architect and design scalable, secure, and resilient SaaS solutions using Microsoft Azure cloud services. 
• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade data warehouses, including data modeling, ETL pipelines, and performance optimization. 
• Work closely with software engineers, DevOps, and data teams to ensure seamless integration of applications and data systems. 
• Develop architectural documentation, diagrams, and technical specifications for application frameworks and data platforms. 
• Provide expert-level guidance on Azure services, including App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and Azure Storage.
• Define and enforce architecture standards, best practices, and governance models across projects.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align architecture with strategic objectives and ensure systems support scalability, compliance, and maintainability.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and tools for potential adoption to improve performance, scalability, or cost effectiveness. 
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software developers and engineers

Job Skills/Requirements
- +90% English written and oral (at least B2 level) with excellent communication skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in application development with a focus on .NET (C#), ASP.NET Core, or similar Microsoft-based frameworks.
- 5+ years of experience designing data warehouses and working with the Microsoft BI stack (SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, Power BI).
- Strong understanding of cloud-native application architecture and microservices.
- Deep experience with Microsoft Azure cloud ecosystem. 
- Proven experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code tools such as ARM templates or Bicep.
- Experience in designing for scalability, fault tolerance, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead discussions and influence architectural decisions 
-  Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices. 
- Previous experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Previous leadership experience will be ideal.