Software Architect

About

The candidate must bring strong full-stack (React, NodeJS, TypeScript) and cloud (AWS/Azure) expertise, along with experience in microservices and integration architecture.

Must Have

• Event-driven Micro Service architecture knowledge
• Design RESTful APIs with Standards
• MQTT/Kafka/WebSocket Implementation and thorough understanding
• ReactJS, NodeJS, Express, TypeScript
• PostgreSQL, MongoDB / NoSQL Database knowledge

We are specifically looking for someone who:

• Can own architecture and technical design for a product end-to-end.
• Has a strong engineering background and can review, validate, and guide implementation.
• Is capable of being hands-on when required (debugging, design validation, code review) but will primarily focus on architecture, technical direction, and integration consistency.
• Has good exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Product Owner, Delivery Manager, and offshore Scrum teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end architecture and technical integrity of the digital product.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing solution designs.
• Define system architecture, data flow, and integration blueprints across microservices, APIs, and cloud components.
• Prepare and present architecture diagrams, technical proposals, and implementation approaches to stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Product Owner, Delivery Manager, and offshore Scrum team to align priorities, clarify technical scope, and support delivery.
• Provide proactive technical recommendations for modernization, performance optimization, and technology upgrades.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks to continuously improve system reliability and maintainability.
• Conduct architecture and design reviews; ensure adherence to best practices in security, scalability, and cloud performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Device Cloud, Mobile, Data Lake, NOC) for interface and dependency alignment.
• Support CI/CD, DevOps, and observability practices to maintain system uptime and operational efficiency.
• Maintain technical documentation and own the architectural governance process for product.

Technical Skills

Core Stack

• ReactJS, NodeJS, Express, TypeScript
• PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• RESTful & Event-driven microservice architecture (MQTT, Kafka, WebSocket)

Cloud & DevOps

• Proficiency with AWS (preferred) or Azure
• Experience with EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFront, Route53, S3, DynamoDB
• Familiarity with container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS)
• CI/CD experience using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools

Integration & Monitoring

• REST, GraphQL, and API management
• Monitoring and observability using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or CloudWatch
• API security and authentication (OAuth 2.0, JWT, mTLS)

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in software architecture, design, and full-stack development.

Experience

• Proven experience designing large-scale, distributed, or cloud-native applications.
• Experience in IoT/IIoT or connected product platforms preferred.
• AWS Certified Solution Architect (Associate/Professional) or Azure equivalent certification preferred.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and business teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with a focus on proactive solutions.
• Confident in presenting architectures and technical approaches to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Product, Delivery, and offshore engineering teams.
• Self-driven, curious, and passionate about technology modernization and continuous improvement.
• Skilled in creating clear technical documentation and visual diagrams (Lucidchart, Draw.io, Visio, or similar).