Overview
The Software Architect will provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for our software engineering organization. As a Software Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems while mentoring team members and driving technical excellence across the organization.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the architectural design and implementation of complex distributed systems
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams
Drive technical decisions and promote best practices across the organization
Design and implement scalable solutions, including e-commerce and content management systems
Collaborate with product teams to define technical strategy and roadmap
Evaluate and recommend new technologies and architectural patterns
Ensure system reliability, performance, and security
Lead critical technical initiatives and drive innovation
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a similar field. Equivalent experience considered
Experience
Typical candidates will have 8+ years of software engineering experience
Typical candidate 1+ years of technical leadership of software engineering teams
Skills and Abilities
Extensive experience designing and building distributed systems, including message queues and event-driven architectures
Strong background in e-commerce platforms, payment systems, and system integration
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Proven track record of leading complex technical projects
Expert knowledge of software design patterns and architectural principles
Expert-level proficiency in a modern tech stack (.NET preferred, alternatives considered)
Experience with RDBMS and NoSQL databases
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
3+ years of experience in AWS
Knowledge of CI/CD, git, and DevSecOps practices and tools
Experience with design and implementation of monitoring and observability systems
Excellent communication skills and mentoring abilities
Prefer experience with C4 modeling & IcePanel
Prefer experience with modern AI software development tools (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, etc.)
Travel
Travel is less than 10%.
Standard and Physical Requirements
Position involves sitting long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending and minimal lifting.
Alliance Team Members Demonstrate DRIVE
Dedicated: Follows through on commitments. Strong say/do.
Respectful: Acts with integrity and values diverse perspective.
Innovative: Always looking for a better way; leads change.
Versatile: Adapts quickly to changing circumstances. Demonstrates agility.
Engaged: Acts like an owner. Wants to create and grow a business which is tightly aligned with market needs.
EEO We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
