Software Architect
Kforce Inc.

Job Info

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client seeking a Software Architect remotely.Responsibilities:

• Creates and evolves the overall software architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, and security
• Creates and maintains the software architecture, handles complex design matters, collaborates with the management, selects the right development tools and technologies, and assists development teams with implementation
• Determines the appropriate technology stack, frameworks, and tools, considering the company's needs and future scalability
• Designs, implements, and oversees a microservices-based architecture, ensuring that services are loosely coupled, independently deployable, and scalable
• Actively participates in coding, particularly in critical areas, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices
• Leads or contributes to the development of complex Angular applications, focusing on maintainability and performance
• Rapidly prototypes and validates architectural solutions to ensure feasibility and alignment with business goals
• Designs and implements containerization strategies consistently across environments using Docker for developing, shipping, and running applications
• Deploys, manages, and scales applications using Kubernetes, to ensure high availability and efficient resource utilization
• Designs cloud architecture and deploys scalable applications on AWS, leveraging services including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda
• Implements infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation to automate the deployment of cloud resources
• Ensures that the architecture meets security best practices and compliance requirements, including data encryption, access controls, and secure configurations
• Works closely with other architects, developers, product managers, and operations teams to ensure alignment on technical strategies and objectives

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or related field
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and deploying complex software solutions
• 3+ years of experience with architecting cloud-based software solutions using Microservices and Event Driven Architecture
• Proficiency in developing and architecting complex applications using Angular, Kubernetes, Docker, GraphQL, RSocket and Kafka or similar event streaming platforms
• Strong understanding of AWS cloud services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and experience in architecting cloud-native applications
• Expertise in setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, particularly using GitLab CI/CD, to automate and streamline deployment processes
• Knowledge of tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation for automating cloud infrastructure deployment and management
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
• Experience working in a SaaS-based product development environment or FDA-regulated medical device environment desired
• Skills in monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing application performance, with a focus on identifying and resolving bottlenecks
• Ability to work in a hands-on position to build and deploy high quality capabilities and features

Working Conditions:

• Flexible work hours in fun, collaborative environment
• Working remote requires a reliable internet connection
• Must have the ability to travel, as needed for company meetings

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