Software Architect

Note: Hybrid

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Its a W2 position

Software Architect

Weare seeking an experienced Software Architect to lead and drive our organization’s

technology transformation efforts, focusing on upgrading existing systems and transitioning to

modern, scalable platforms. The ideal candidate will lead, plan, and execute an upgrade from

Java 8 to Java 22, along with associated frameworks. This person will also lead, plan, and

execute the migration from a monolithic architecture to a microservices-based architecture,

ensuring the delivery of scalable, maintainable, and high-performance systems. The Software

Architect will also drive cloud adoption, implement DevOps best practices, and participate in

projects supporting agency initiatives.

As a Software Architect, you will work closely with IT managers, development teams, and key

stakeholders to ensure that architectural strategies align with business goals and deliver

scalable, efficient, and secure software systems. You will also provide ongoing technical

guidance, mentor junior staff, and establish best practices for system design, coding standards,

and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Design & Leadership:
  
  

○ Drive the architectural design and implementation of scalable, high-performance

software systems with a focus on modernizing legacy systems to modern

platforms, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing business processes.

○ Lead, plan, and execute the upgrade from Java 8 to Java 22, ensuring that all

associated frameworks are updated and tested for compatibility.

○ Planandlead the migration from a monolithic architecture to a

microservices-based architecture, ensuring modularity, flexibility, and scalability

across the system.

○ Provide input to upper management on architectural standards, guidelines, and

best practices.

• Cloud & DevOps Implementation:
  
  

○ Leadthe design and implementation of cloud-based solutions on platforms like

AWS, Azure, GCP, or ServiceNow.

○ Implement DevOps principles and practices, including CI/CD pipelines,

automation, and infrastructure-as-code using tools like Jenkins, Terraform,

Ansible, and Git.

○ Ensure seamless integration with cloud services, monitoring performance and

optimizing as needed.

○ Workwith serverless computing technologies such as AWS Lambda, Azure

Functions, and Google Cloud Functions to develop scalable solutions.

• Technical Mentorship & Support:
  
  

○ Provide ongoing technical mentorship to other team members in areas such as

application development and system architecture.

○ Serveasaninternal consultant, providing technical assistance to teams involved

in planning, implementation, and administration of technical environments.

○ Troubleshoot and diagnose complex problems related to architecting technical

platforms, systems, and environments.

• Collaboration & Communication:
  
  

○ Collaborate closely with product managers, IT analysts, and customers to

understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.

○ Discuss requirements with end users and offer software recommendations to

address business challenges, potential limitations, and integration points.

○ Regularly communicate with stakeholders to provide updates on project status,

risks, and technical decisions.

• Security & Compliance:
  
  

○ Design, implement, and enforce strong security practices for applications,

ensuring they comply with State of Utah requirements and standards along with

industry best practices and regulations.

○ Develop disaster recovery plans and ensure the organization has robust

measures to protect against data loss and security breaches.

○ Conduct performance assessments, monitor system health, and implement

optimizations to maintain system integrity and performance.

• Testing & Quality Assurance:
  
  

○ Select and apply appropriate testing methodologies to evaluate the success of

software upgrades and modifications, particularly in the Java upgrade and

monolithic-to-microservices migration.

○ Ensure system data integrity by performing thorough validation and quality

assurance checks.

• Documentation & Reporting:
  
  

○ Document all architectural decisions, system configurations, migration strategies,

and processes for ongoing reference and maintenance.

○ Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for system architectures,

database systems, and migration strategies.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in software architecture and development, with a focus on
  
  

large-scale IT projects and cloud migration.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing cloud solutions in platforms such as
  
  

AWS, GCP, or ServiceNow.

• Experience with API and serverless architectures.
• Expertise in DevOps practices and automation tools such as Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible,
  
  

Salt/Chef/Puppet, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong knowledge of system security, version control, and cloud-hosted application
  
  

optimization.

• Solid understanding of database technologies, including SQL and NoSQL.
• Experience leading a Java upgrade, particularly migrating from Java 8 to Java 22, and
  
  

updating related frameworks.

• Experience planning and executing a migration from monolithic architecture to
  
  

microservices.

• Strong experience with application development using Java, JavaScript, and frameworks
  
  

such as Spring Boot, NodeJS, and React.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with
  
  

both technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public Cloud Certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect
  
  

Expert, Google Cloud Architect).

• Hands-on experience with unit and functional testing frameworks.
• Ability to meet with vendors on new and existing products, to evaluate the usefulness
  
  

and cost of products, and make recommendations.

• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
  
  

solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Ability to anticipate the impact that new or modified software will have on existing
  
  

standards and systems

Personal Attributes

• Problem-solving ability: Able to analyze complex technical issues and provide
  
  

innovative solutions.

• Leadership and mentorship: Capable of guiding teams and mentoring junior staff
  
  

members.

• Strategic thinking: Able to balance long-term vision with immediate project needs.
• Attention to detail: Strong analytical and organizational skills, with an impeccable focus
  
  

on data integrity and system performance.

• Collaboration and communication: Able to effectively communicate with team
  
  

members, stakeholders, and end users at all levels of the organization.