Software Architect

FCX Performance•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

A Software Architect leads the design, modernization, and deployment of enterprise-grade cloud-native applications. The role translates complex business requirements into technical architecture and supports digital transformation initiatives, including migrating legacy systems to cloud-native environments. The architect guides development teams, establishes best practices, and ensures solutions satisfy security, compliance, and operational performance standards. The position focuses on Azure-based application architecture and modernization, technical leadership, stakeholder collaboration, performance and security oversight, architecture documentation and governance, continuous improvement, CI/CD automation, and establishing development standards. The role also includes other duties as assigned. Applied Industrial Technologies is a value-added distributor and technical solutions provider serving industrial markets. The company states that it puts people first and is committed to fair treatment and growth opportunities for everyone.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or a related field.
Typically 7–10+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years in architecture or technical leadership roles.
Proven experience in full-stack development of enterprise applications.
Proficiency in C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core, MVC, SQL Server, and other Microsoft technologies.
Deep knowledge of Azure services, including App Services, Azure Functions, Storage, SQL Database, and networking.
Experience with microservices, REST/GraphQL APIs, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and serverless computing.
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, DevOps practices, and monitoring tools.
Familiarity with security frameworks, authentication protocols (OAuth, SAML, JWT), and compliance standards.
Strong problem-solving, leadership, communication, and mentorship abilities.
Ability to clearly explain complex technical designs to stakeholders.
Must live in the Cleveland metro area.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship will not be provided.
Relocation expenses are not provided.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, AI-assisted development tools, and cloud cost optimization techniques.
Knowledge of domain-driven design (DDD), event sourcing, observability platforms (App Insights), and big data technologies.
Exposure to AI, machine learning integration, and enterprise-scale digital transformations.

Responsibilities

Design scalable, secure, and reliable applications using Azure PaaS, IaaS, and serverless offerings.
Lead the refactoring and migration of legacy systems to Azure cloud platforms.
Provide technical leadership for modernization efforts, applying cloud-native, microservices, event-driven, code-quality, scalability, and secure-design practices.
Guide development teams through code reviews and architectural planning sessions, and liaise between enterprise architecture and business stakeholders.
Work with product managers, business analysts, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into deliverable solutions.
Ensure applications meet performance, availability, security, and compliance standards.
Develop architecture specifications, maintain decision records, and conduct architecture reviews.
Stay current on Azure and Microsoft technology advancements and incorporate suitable patterns, tools, and frameworks.
Implement automated deployment pipelines, infrastructure as code, and monitoring using Azure DevOps and related tools.
Create and establish development standards and processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.