Software Architect I

defi AUTO LLC • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The Software Architect role focuses on designing and implementing software systems that meet business objectives. This position collaborates with cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems through technology. Responsibilities include designing, prototyping, and contributing to the implementation of software solutions that are durable, scalable, performant, secure, and cost-effective. Software Architects work in ambiguous environments and translate business concepts into tangible software systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field of study with 6–8 years of professional experience.
• 1–2 years contributing to architecture or design decisions.
• Strong experience in software design and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with multiple technology stacks (e.g., .NET, Java, Node.js) to guide solution design.
• Knowledge of interprocess communication protocols and formats such as HTTPS, REST, gRPC, XML, JSON.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD techniques and technologies.
• Understanding of secure coding best practices.
• Ability to document technical specifications using diagrams and tools such as UML, Microsoft Visio, or PUML.
• Effective communication skills for diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to self-manage tasks and time in collaboration with a manager.
• Awareness of non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, security, observability, and cost optimization).
• Familiarity with large language models (LLMs)

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in computer science or related field of study with at least 5 years of professional experience.
• Experience implementing software systems in Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud Platform environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype software systems from business and technical requirements.
• Contribute to defining technical requirements of software systems.
• Collaborate with roles including Clients, Senior Leadership, Operations, and Security to produce software architectures.
• Maintain awareness of advancements in the information technology industry and understand where they may be applicable.
• Document technology standards and solution designs.
• Communicate standards and designs to various stakeholders across the organization.
• Participate in technical reviews during the full life cycle of a software system to ensure adherence to designs and standards.
• Identify and document remediation plans for software systems that do not meet desired requirements for quality, performance, security, and cost.
• Present software designs to technical leadership or business stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees