Lead Software Architect Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

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• Updated 15 hours ago Full Time On-site $150,000 - $180,000 annually Kforce Technology Staffing Fitment Dice Job Match Score™ 🔢 Crunching numbers.

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Kforce has a client that is seeking a Lead Software Architect in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Overview:

• The Lead Software Architect shapes the technical vision and system design of a company
• Acts as the crucial bridge between business strategy and hands-on engineering, defining scalable, cloud-native architectures while guiding engineering teams through complex development and modernization lifecycles
• Analyzes software requirements and defines system components to ensure efficient and scalable software architecture
• Designs and implement software solutions to consider business and technical needs and ensure compatibility with existing systems
• Creates and maintains architecture documentation such as design specifications and diagrams to guide future maintenance and development
• Works with non-technical stakeholders to analyze requirements and understand constraints, dependencies, and business needs

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Architecture:

Design end-to-end, highly scalable, and secure systems (e.g., microservices, event-driven, and API-first models)

Technology Standards:

Define architectural principles, guardrails, and technical roadmaps; Evaluate and justify build vs. buy decisions

Technical Governance:

Oversee architecture throughout the software lifecycle; Conduct thorough code reviews and validate technical solutions

Leadership & Mentorship:

Provide technical mentorship to engineers and help them grow into architecture roles; Coordinate multi-team execution to elevate overall engineering standards

Stakeholder Alignment:

Communicate complex technical trade-offs - such as cost, timeline, and system performance - to non-technical business leaders

Modernization:

Define legacy migration strategies and incremental value delivery plans; Integrate modern engineering practices like AI-assisted workflows and DevOps

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years in software development, with 3+ years dedicated to architectural design and technical leadership
• Experience with testing frameworks and tools (Jest, Mocha, Selenium, etc.)
• Experience in actively participating in peer reviews (PR) for native iOS and Android mobile apps
• Experience with the following is a plus: Push notifications, Email notifications, Payment gateway (PayPal), Digital media experience (audio/video), Deep-linking
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools
• Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and the ability to build consensus across differing team opinions
• Solid understanding of back-end technologies (Node.js, TypeScript) is required
• Open-source knowledge (MCP Supabase) is required
• Advanced knowledge of distributed systems, cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform), and data integration
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and project management tools
• Strong proficiency with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, or Vue.js)
• Deep proficiency in major programming stacks (e.g., C#, Java, .NET), database modeling, and API design
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Foundational understanding of AI (e.g., conversational, generative, automation) is ideal
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.) is preferred
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and development is preferred
• Experience with version control systems (Git) is preferred The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role.

We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note:

Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP. Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools ("AI") that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

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kforcecx

Position Id:

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