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Lead Software Architect

Lexipol LLC
Frisco, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Software ArchitectAt Lexipol, our mission is to create safer communities and empower the individuals on the front lines with market-leading content and technology. Our top-notch team works closely with law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections, and local government professionals to tailor our solutions to better address today's challenges and keep first responders coming home safely at the end of each shift. Working at Lexipol means making a difference day in and day out.The WorkThe Lead Software Architect provides technical leadership to the Engineering team responsible for one or more products.  The architect collaborates with Solutions Management, the Chief Architect, Engineering leadership, other teams, and stakeholders to investigate and understand functional and non-functional product requirements, producing and maintaining high-level product specifications and design guidance.  He / she supports the staff manager / director of the product line in planning and staffing decisions and in specification of product roadmaps, estimates, and backlogs.  Additionally, the architect will actively participate in creating proofs of concept and other short-term efforts intended to validate architectures and solutions. Daily interaction with developers, testers, and DevOps specialists ensures the successful realization of the product architecture. This is a remote position.

This is done through working in these areas of focus :

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align architecture with business goals.
  • Participate in strategic planning sessions, translate business requirements into technical solutions, and ensure alignment with product roadmaps.
  • Review and refine the system architecture as new requirements are provided.
  • Analyze new requirements, propose architectural changes, and document updates.
  • Ensure consistency within the products under the architect’s purview.
  • Develop and enforce architectural guidelines, conduct regular code reviews, and facilitate architecture review meetings.
  • Provide technical mentorship to software development teams.
  • Offer guidance on best practices, conduct training sessions, and support developers in solving complex technical problems.
  • Collaborate with DevOps to design scalable systems, reliable CI / CD pipelines and deployment processes, and system observability.

Requirements and Expected OutcomesEssential Skills and Experience :

  • Expert knowledge of design principles, tools, and techniques.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills with both technical and non-technical staff.
  • Expert knowledge of software architectures, including microservices and serverless architectures.
  • Expert knowledge of multiple programming languages & frameworks.
  • Experience with Python & Django is mandatory.
  • Experience with Java & Spring Framework and JavaScript & React are strongly preferred.
  • Expert knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases is required, especially MySQL and PostgreSQL.
  • Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with AWS cloud environments, including services such as Lambda, API Gateway, Cognito, S3, EC2, and RDS.
  • Expert-level understanding and experience in specifying and designing REST APIs, GraphQL, and other web service architectures.
  • Knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms such as OIDC, OAuth2 and JWT.
  • Experience applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies to problems in the product domain. Experience with Retrieval Augmented Generation is strongly preferred.
  • Proven experience as a software architect on one or more products of similar scale.
  • Education and Certifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering / Computer Science or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • AWS Solutions Architect - Associate certification (required).
  • AWS Solutions Architect - Professional certification (strongly preferred).
  • Expected Outcomes :

  • Successful review and refinement of system architecture to accommodate new requirements.
  • Consistent architectural guidelines across projects within the architect’s purview.
  • Effective mentorship and technical guidance to development teams.
  • Alignment of architecture with business goals and strategic initiatives.
  • Seamless collaboration with DevOps to ensure successful deployment and operation of solutions.
  • Employee Value PropositionImpact : The Lead Software Architect will have the opportunity to influence Engineering team members, ensuring that their contributions have a broad and significant impact for the company and its customers.

    Growth Support : This role is critical in supporting Lexipol's growth by creating and integrating products with minimal organizational effort and cost, driving efficiency and scalability.

    Development Opportunities : The Lead Software Architect will have the chance to engage in continuous learning and professional development, including opportunities for certification and training in advanced technologies.

    Collaboration and Mentorship : The architect will work closely with various stakeholders, providing technical mentorship and fostering a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and excellence.

    Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

    Compensation and Benefits

    Lexipol offers a competitive base salary, monthly, quarterly, or annual incentive and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with Company match and a flexible paid time off plan.

    Targeting base salary of $175,000 plus annual bonus.About LexipolLexipol empowers first responders and public servants to best meet the needs of their residents safely and responsibly. We are the experts in policy, training and wellness support, committed to improving the quality of life for all community members. Our solutions include state-specific policies, online learning, behavioral health resources, grant assistance, and industry news and information offered through the websites Police1, FireRescue1, EMS1, Corrections1, and Gov1. Lexipol serves more than 2 million public safety and government professionals in over 12,000 agencies and municipalities. For additional information, visit www.lexipol.com.Lexipol Is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)Lexipol, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other non-job-related characteristic. Lexipol complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

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