What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Architect position at ARCOS LLC?
At ARCOS we are making a difference in the lives of local communities every day, especially during emergencies such as weather (storms) and rebuilding the old infrastructure of utilities in the United States.
ARCOS is the leader in delivering SaaS solutions for managing resources, ensuring accurate, compliant shift scheduling and automatic planning for all types of events. The ARCOS solution reports on the up to-the-minute location and status of equipment and crews via mobile workforce management technology for utilities and other critical infrastructure, like airlines, manufacturers, and industrial facilities. The ARCOS platform helps organizations save time and money, while improving customer satisfaction and the efficiency, safety, and accuracy of operations.
About The Job
As an experienced, hands-on Technical Architect you will need to have a strong background in
systems design and architecture to drive the development of scalable, resilient, and efficient
platforms. This role requires a deep understanding of automation, AWS cloud infrastructure, and
a holistic view of systems, recognizing how different components interact and contribute to the
overall system quality. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating robust solutions that
empower developers, and has a laser focus on reducing complexity, improving reliability, and
driving innovation while also being aware of how to optimize or improve cloud operating costs.
The ARCOS development organization currently leverages multiple technology stacks including
Native hosted in AWS using Atlassian tools (Jira, BitBucket, and Confluence).
What You'll Do
What You Bring
Preferred Qualifications
and/or Enterprise Integration Patterns
Company Culture
At ARCOS, we believe in fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and teamwork. We value the collective strength of our team and understand that our success results from our collaborative efforts. We're not just looking for employees; we're seeking partners in our mission. If you take pride in your work, are always eager to learn and grow, and believe in the power of teamwork, we want you on our team.
This is a remote position, located in the US
ARCOS is committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all. We embrace the diversity of our team members and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Discrimination will not be tolerated within our organization; we encourage all walks of life to apply. We stand behind the belief that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the more impactful our work will be. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.
ARCOS is the leader in delivering SaaS solutions for managing resources, ensuring accurate, compliant shift scheduling and automatic planning for all types of events. The ARCOS solution reports on the up to-the-minute location and status of equipment and crews via mobile workforce management technology for utilities and other critical infrastructure, like airlines, manufacturers, and industrial facilities. The ARCOS platform helps organizations save time and money, while improving customer satisfaction and the efficiency, safety, and accuracy of operations.
About The Job
As an experienced, hands-on Technical Architect you will need to have a strong background in
systems design and architecture to drive the development of scalable, resilient, and efficient
platforms. This role requires a deep understanding of automation, AWS cloud infrastructure, and
a holistic view of systems, recognizing how different components interact and contribute to the
overall system quality. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating robust solutions that
empower developers, and has a laser focus on reducing complexity, improving reliability, and
driving innovation while also being aware of how to optimize or improve cloud operating costs.
The ARCOS development organization currently leverages multiple technology stacks including
- NET, SQL Server, Java, Spring Boot, AWS RDS (Postgres, SQL Server), Oracle, AWS
Native hosted in AWS using Atlassian tools (Jira, BitBucket, and Confluence).
What You'll Do
- Architect and design scalable, reliable systems that support diverse applications and services across the organization.
- Leverage AWS infrastructure knowledge to design secure, performant cloud solutions that meet the needs of evolving business requirements.
- Apply systems thinking to analyze and optimize system-wide behavior, reducing friction between different components and ensuring smooth, predictable operation.
- Maintain a deep understanding of how system design impacts cloud operating costs in AWS, making architecture decisions that optimize for cost efficiency while maintaining performance.
- Develop technical spikes to evaluate new tools, technologies, or approaches, providing technical insight into decision-making processes.
- Present architecture designs, findings from technical spikes, and recommendations to leadership and engineering teams, fostering alignment and understanding.
- Document architectural decisions through the development of Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) to ensure clarity and transparency in decision-making processes.
- Mentor engineering teams, providing guidance on best practices in systems design, automation, and cloud architecture, empowering them to grow their technical skills
- Champion the adoption of best practices in systems architecture, automation, and configuration across teams.
- Identify and address system bottlenecks and inefficiencies, proposing architectural improvements that enhance system stability and developer productivity.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align platform architecture with business goals and
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or
- 5 years of experience in systems architecture and engineering.
- Extensive hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, RDS, Fargate,
- Demonstrable understanding of how system design choices impact cloud costs in AWS
- Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to addressing technical
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the Utility industry is a plus.
- Experience in the SaaS industry or building scalable systems.
- Understanding of the role of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CDK or
- Proven track record of applying software architecture paradigms such as Domain
and/or Enterprise Integration Patterns
- Strong understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools like CloudWatch, ELK Stack, or
Company Culture
At ARCOS, we believe in fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and teamwork. We value the collective strength of our team and understand that our success results from our collaborative efforts. We're not just looking for employees; we're seeking partners in our mission. If you take pride in your work, are always eager to learn and grow, and believe in the power of teamwork, we want you on our team.
This is a remote position, located in the US
ARCOS is committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all. We embrace the diversity of our team members and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Discrimination will not be tolerated within our organization; we encourage all walks of life to apply. We stand behind the belief that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the more impactful our work will be. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.