Software Architect/Lead Developer

Auxiant•Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

Auxiant’s Mission Statement and Core Values Mission: An Independent TPA investing in People and Innovation to deliver expert-driven experiences with REAL Results. Core Values: Independent Solutions. REAL Results Respect Empowerment Agility Leadership Auxiant Auxiant is a privately owned, execution-driven TPA built on operational excellence, innovative technology, and disciplined delivery. In one of the most complex industries in the world, we help clients navigate self-funding with clarity, precision, and expert guidance. Our focus is simple: empower our customers to manage their plans and assets with confidence—supported by technology and solutions that deliver REAL results. We are seeking a Software Architect / Lead Developer who brings deep technical expertise, proven leadership, and hands-on experience building scalable, secure web systems in a team environment. This is not a title-only role. We are looking for someone who has actually led projects, mentored developers, and made architectural decisions that shaped real products. Position Overview The Software Architect / Lead Developer is responsible for designing system architecture, guiding technical direction, and leading a team of developers through the full project lifecycle. This role requires strong architectural thinking, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate work across multiple contributors and departments.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern web application patterns
Deep understanding of authentication, session management, and state handling in distributed systems
Strong experience with MySQL database design, optimization, scalability, and high availability
Hands-on experience with Docker/Kubernetes in production or near-production environments
Solid experience with source control and versioning workflows (Git)
2–3 years of real project leadership experience, including cross-department coordination
Demonstrated ability to manage scope, timelines, and developer workloads
Experience working in larger teams (4+ developers) with shared codebases and structured processes
Proven ability to mentor, review code, and guide technical decisions
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
5–7 years of professional software development experience

Nice To Haves

Experience designing secure authentication flows or multi-tenant systems
Prior work in regulated or high-complexity industries
Demonstrated architectural ownership of a major system or product
Experience improving engineering processes, standards, or team practices

Responsibilities

Lead architectural design and ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs
Work directly with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into actionable technical plans
Oversee and approve project scope, timelines, and deliverables
Delegate work effectively and ensure consistent code quality across the team
Develop clean, efficient, maintainable code and enforce best practices
Evaluate and implement new technologies, tools, and proofs of concept
Maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and code
Provide mentorship, guidance, and onboarding support for new team members
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance engineering culture