Software Architect

LCP TRACKER INC•Orange, CA

7d•$150,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Software Architect at LCPtracker, you will define and evolve the technical architecture of our Azure‑hosted SaaS platform. You are responsible for designing scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions that support both current product needs and long‑term business strategy. This role plays a critical part in LCPtracker’s shift toward an AI‑first development approach, where artificial intelligence is intentionally integrated into how systems are designed, built, tested, and operated. You will guide architectural decisions that enable teams to effectively and responsibly adopt AI‑assisted and AI‑native capabilities across the platform. You will partner closely with Product, Software Development Managers, Platform, and Engineering teams to establish architectural standards, guide design decisions, and ensure consistent application of modern engineering practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of hands‑on software development experience, including significant work in the Microsoft technology stack (e.g., C#, .NET/.NET Core, SQL Server, Azure services)
3+ years in an architecture or senior technical leadership role for SaaS or cloud‑based platforms
Proven experience designing and operating production systems on Microsoft Azure
Strong experience with: Cloud-native architecture patterns, CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code
Demonstrated ability to remain technically hands‑on enough to validate designs, review code, and guide complex technical decisions
Expert level coding and debugging skills
Azure‑based, cloud‑native solution architecture
Distributed systems and SaaS platform design
CI/CD and DevOps‑friendly architecture
Security‑first and compliance‑aware design
AI‑first development thinking with pragmatic judgment
Strong documentation and technical communication skills
Ability to influence technical direction without formal authority
Experience with markdown, mermaid and UML diagrams

Nice To Haves

Experience designing AI‑assisted or AI‑first development architectures
Experience with AI‑enabled features or platforms in regulated or data‑sensitive environments

Responsibilities

Define and maintain the high-level architecture for LCPtracker’s cloud native, Azure based SaaS platform
Translate business and product requirements into scalable, secure, and extensible architectural designs
Establish architectural patterns and reference implementations for: Application and service design, Data architecture and integration, Security, identity, and access control, Observability, reliability, and performance
Lead architectural design reviews and provide technical guidance to engineering teams without direct people management
Collaborate with Software Development Managers to ensure architectural decisions are executable within CI/CD pipelines and delivery workflows
Drive adoption of an AI first development approach, including: Designing systems that intentionally leverage AI for development, testing, quality, documentation, and operations, Defining architectural patterns for AI assisted and AI enabled features, Guiding responsible usage of AI tools with attention to security, data privacy, compliance, and auditability
Establish standards for API design and integration, Azure services and cloud native capabilities
Partner with Platform and DevOps teams on: CI/CD architecture, Environment strategy, Scalability, resilience, and cost optimization
Act as a technical thought leader, staying current on modern architecture trends, Azure capabilities, and AI enabled development practices