Senior Software Architect

Job#: 2071260

Job Description:

A bachelor's degree or higher is required as a BASIC QUALIFICATION.

Typical Education/Experience:

1) Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 15+ or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years related work experience, Master+7 years related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

15+ years of extensive experience in software development, showcasing a deep understanding of various programming languages, frameworks, and methodologies.

5+ years of experience as a solution, system, or application architect, with a proven ability to design and deliver highly scalable, resilient, and high-performance solutions across diverse industries.

10+ years of hands-on experience in writing, testing, and deploying software, ensuring adherence to best practices and high-quality standards throughout the development process.

Expertise in leveraging Azure or other leading cloud platforms to architect, implement, and optimize cloud-native solutions that align with business objectives.

Comprehensive knowledge of the entire software development life cycle (SDLC), with a focus on agile methodologies, continuous integration, and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.

Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels to drive project success.

Proven track record of evaluating and integrating emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance architectural solutions and improve overall system performance.

Working exposure with Agile (Scrum & SAFe) and DevOps is a must.

Certification in Azure cloud.

Knowledge in the Architecting, Designing and Developing full stack modules and components for web applications. This position is for a full stack senior developer who has excellent programming skills in the latest tools & technology frameworks like;

1) ReactJS,

2) AngularJS,

3) NodeJS,

4) Bootstrap,

5) HTML5,

6) CSS3,

7) JavaScript,

8) jQuery,

9) Java8/J2EE Docker,

10) Kubernetes,

11) Cloud-based managed services (DB, Error Logging, etc. of various types) etc.

(Preferred) Experience with;

1) C++,

2) C#,

3) React Native,

4) Swift,

5) Objective-C,

6) Xcode,

7) Core Data,

8) Layout design,

9) Information hierarchy,

10) Cocoa Touch,

11) Debugging,

12) iOS SDK,

13) jQuery,

14) jQuery Mobile,

15) MVC design,

16) Offline storage and threading,

17)

Microservices design, patterns and implementation experience, Microservices Security SSO (OAuth, JWT).

Ability to develop new and innovative applications as well as maintaining existing code.

Ability to design and communicate technical/complex information, concepts, and decision points, both verbally and in writing.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Comfort working in complex and large-scale environments.

Understand and able to work within architectural frameworks.

Experience with Reporting and Analytics.

Extensive experience with;

1) Azure Policy,

2) Azure Security Center,

3) Azure AD + Conditional Access,

4) App services,

5) AKS,

6) Azure AD,

7) KeyStore,

8) Managed SQL Services,

9) App Monitoring,

10) Azure DevOps.

Experience in Cloud Native architectures containerized services/server less.

Relational DB modelling Database, My SQL, PostgreSQL, design and development.

Expert level in DevSecOps tools and processes to include, but not limited to;

1) Git,

2) JFrog Artifactory,

3) Jenkins and HashiCorp Products.

Experience with observability products (such as ELK stack, EFK Stack, Azure monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.).

Have experience in ALM tools (GitLab, Gradle, Maven, Jenkins, Docker, Artifactory, SonarQube, Ansible, ClearCase).

Certifications in relevant technologies, such as Microsoft Azure certifications.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.