
Software Application Architect
Sparksoft Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Columbia • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United States
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SeniorLead
Tech Stack
AngularAWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformGraphQLJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesMongoDBNode.jsNoSQLPostgresPythonPyTorchRabbitMQReactSOAPSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQLTensorflowTerraformTypeScript
About the role
- Develop scalable, secure, and high-performing application architectures for enterprise and cloud environments.
- Create and present High-Level Design (HLD) and architectural blueprints to stakeholders.
- Assess and optimize existing applications while designing a future-state architecture.
- Lead end-to-end implementation of enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements.
- Collaborate with development teams to translate architecture into actionable solutions.
- Communicate architectural decisions clearly and persuasively to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Defend design choices and ensure adherence to best practices and standards.
- Explore and integrate AI-driven solutions into enterprise applications where applicable.
- Stay ahead of emerging technologies and trends in AI, cloud, and enterprise architecture.
Requirements
- 10–15+ years in software architecture and enterprise application development.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and native enterprise applications.
- Programming Languages: Java, Python, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Frameworks: Spring Boot, Angular, React, Node.js.
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, and GCP (including services like Lambda, App Services, and Kubernetes).
- Architecture Patterns: Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, Domain-Driven Design.
- Integration: RESTful APIs, GraphQL, SOAP, Message Queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
- Data & Storage: SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB), Data Lakes.
- DevOps & CI/CD: Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform.
- Security: OAuth2, SAML, Identity Management.
- AI/ML Exposure: Familiarity with AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and cloud AI services.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to influence and hold ground in technical discussions with stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and a 401(k) with employer contributions to help you plan for the future
- Flexible paid time off and hybrid ways of working that support true work-life balance
- Comprehensive health coverage—including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- A curated in-office experience designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
- Opportunities to give back through Sparksoft Cares, including annual company-wide fundraising events
- Training and development programs that build new skills and prepare you for leadership roles
- A collaborative, transparent, and fun culture—recognized as a Great Place to Work®
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
software architectureenterprise application developmentJavaPythonJavaScriptTypeScriptSpring BootAngularReactNode.js
Soft skills
communication skillspresentation skillsinfluenceproblem-solvingdecision-making