What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Architect position at Gray Tier Technologies?
Gray Tier Technologies is seeking a Software Architect to support a highly visible customer in Washington DC.
Responsibilities:
- Define and drive the overall software architecture, ensuring alignment with business goals and scalability requirements.
- Select and implement appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for each project.
- Design and present architectural solutions that meet technical and business requirements.
- Lead the design and development of complex software systems from conception to implementation.
- Translate business requirements into comprehensive technical specifications and solutions.
- Define and enforce software architecture standards and best practices.
- Mentor and guide software engineers, to improve coding skills, maintain code quality, and provide technical leadership and direction.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and engineers, to align technical solutions with business objectives
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with software development projects.
- Document software designs and architecture decisions clearly and concisely.
- Participate in code reviews and ensure code quality and maintainability
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 7 years of experience as a software architect or senior software engineer.
- Proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying large-scale software systems.
- Expertise in one or more programming languages (e.g., C#, .NET, JAVA)
- Deep understanding of software design principles and best practices.
- Expertise with DevOps and agile software development
- Experience with DevOps tools (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Kubernetes, JIRA, Bitbucket)
- Experience with cloud computing technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
