Software Architect

About Us

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 7,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.

• Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.

• Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.

• World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours. 

Job Summary

The Software Architect is responsible for designing and evolving software solutions that meet business, product and technical requirements. This role translates functional and non-functional requirements into secure, scalable, resilient and maintainable software architectures using established architectural principles, standards and patterns. The Software Architect works with Product, Engineering, Security and other stakeholders to make and document technical design decisions, assess solution options and guide engineering teams during implementation. The role remains technically hands-on through prototypes, proof-of-concepts and reference implementations while supporting strong software architecture and engineering practices.

This position is a remote position with Home Office setup as determined by SHI management.

Role Description

• Design and maintain software and solution architectures aligned with business, product and established technology direction.

• Translate functional and non-functional requirements into appropriate application, service, API, integration and data designs.

• Apply established architectural principles, technical standards, reference architectures and reusable patterns.

• Make and document architectural decisions, assumptions and trade-offs using methods such as Architecture Decision Records.

• Design cloud-focused solutions using platforms such as Microsoft Azure and AWS.

• Ensure solution designs appropriately address security, scalability, reliability, resilience, performance, observability, maintainability and cost.

• Evaluate technologies, frameworks and architectural approaches and provide evidence-based recommendations.

• Lead solution-level architecture and design reviews, engaging Senior Software Architects on complex, strategic or cross-product decisions.

• Identify architectural risks, dependencies and technical debt within assigned solutions and recommend appropriate remediation.

• Partner with Software Engineers and Senior Software Engineers to resolve complex technical issues without assuming primary responsibility for routine feature delivery, production bug fixes or application support.

• Develop prototypes, proof-of-concepts, technical spikes and reference implementations to validate technical approaches and reduce delivery risk.

• Provide architectural guidance for Software Development Life Cycle and DevOps practices, including CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, automated testing and observability.

• Create and maintain architecture diagrams, technical documentation and architectural decision records.

• Apply security-by-design principles and collaborate with Security and Engineering teams to mitigate technical risks.
• Coach and support engineers in software design, architectural patterns and technical decision-making.
  

Behaviors and Competencies

• Documentation: Can manage complex documentation projects, collaborate with multiple stakeholders, and ensure documentation meets regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Communication: Can effectively communicate complex ideas and information to diverse audiences, facilitate effective communication between others, and mentor others in effective communication.
• Presenting: Can effectively use visual aids, storytelling, and persuasive techniques to enhance presentations and engage audiences.
• Adaptability: Can lead others through change, help teams adapt to new directions, and create a culture open to change.
• Collaboration: Can take ownership of team initiatives, foster a collaborative environment, and ensure that all team members feel valued and heard.
• Initiative: Can proactively seek out challenges, take ownership of complex initiatives, collaborate with others, and drive innovative ideas and results.
• Time Management: Can manage time effectively, accurately estimate the time required for specific tasks, balance multiple tasks, and help others in improving their time management skills.
• Problem-Solving: Can proactively identify and take ownership of complex problem-solving initiatives, initiate preventative measures, collaborate with others to find solutions, and drive successful outcomes.
• Prioritization: Can take ownership of complex task management, collaborate with others to align priorities, and drive team efficiency.
• Analytical Thinking: Can use advanced analytical techniques to solve complex problems, draw insights, and communicate the solutions effectively.

Skill Level Requirements

• Ability to create clear and effective technical documentation - Intermediate
• Understanding of web application functionality, including security measures and best development practices to ensure robust and efficient software solutions - Intermediate
• Ability to design, develop, and integrate APIs to enable seamless communication between software applications and services - Intermediate
• The expertise in designing, creating, and maintaining databases to ensure efficient data storage, organization, and retrieval - Intermediate
• Ability to implement and manage DevOps practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, infrastructure as code, and monitoring to enhance the collaboration between development and operations teams - Intermediate
• In-depth understanding of the structured practices and workflows involved in the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering and coding to testing and deployment - Intermediate

Other Requirements

• Completed Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience
• 5+ years of experience in software development
• 5+ years of experience with DevOps methodologies
• 5+ years of experience with C#, React, JavaScript, SQL
• Ability to travel 10%

The estimated annual pay range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 which includes a base salary. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.

Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status