Lead Software Architect, Lion Holdings

Valuetainment•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

The Lead Software Architect shapes the technical vision and system design of a company. He/She 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. The Lead Software Architect analyzes software requirements and defines system components to ensure efficient and scalable software architecture. He/She designs and implements software solutions to consider business and technical needs and ensures compatibility with existing systems. The Lead Software Architect creates and maintains architecture documentation such as design specifications and diagrams to guide future maintenance and development. He/She works with non-technical stakeholders to analyze requirements and understand constraints, dependencies, and business needs.

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.
Advanced knowledge of distributed systems, cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and data integration.
Deep proficiency in major programming stacks (e.g., C#, Java, .NET), database modeling, and API design.
Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Understanding of agile methodologies and project management tools
Experience with testing frameworks and tools (Jest, Mocha, Selenium, etc.)
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
Strong proficiency with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, or Vue.js)
Experience in actively participating in peer reviews (PR) for native iOS and Android mobile apps
Open-source knowledge (MCP Supabase) is required
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
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

Nice To Haves

Experience with the following is a plus: Push notifications, Email notifications, Payment gateway (PayPal), Digital media experience (audio / video), Deep-linking

Responsibilities

Design end-to-end, highly scalable, and secure systems (e.g., microservices, event-driven, and API-first models).
Define architectural principles, guardrails, and technical roadmaps. Evaluate and justify build vs. buy decisions.
Oversee architecture throughout the software lifecycle. Conduct thorough code reviews and validate technical solutions.
Provide technical mentorship to engineers and help them grow into architecture roles. Coordinate multi-team execution to elevate overall engineering standards.
Communicate complex technical trade-offs - such as cost, timeline, and system performance - to non-technical business leaders.
Define legacy migration strategies and incremental value delivery plans. Integrate modern engineering practices like AI-assisted workflows and DevOps.