Associate Architect - Software Developer

Accountabilities:

- Determine, prioritize, and manage engineering deliverables across the complete software development lifecycle.

- Collaborate with business stakeholders to refine and continuously improve technical product specifications.

- Architect and develop scalable applications using high-performing, maintainable, and clean Java code.

- Design and implement backend microservices and RESTful APIs using modern engineering practices.

- Build and optimize responsive frontend interfaces using frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.

- Automate repetitive engineering and operational workflows through scripts, tools, and efficient development processes.

- Troubleshoot complex software systems, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.

- Apply rigorous testing and test-driven development practices to ensure reliable and maintainable applications.

- Conduct peer code reviews and actively participate in technical feedback and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external partners to strengthen solution architecture and delivery.

- Ensure application stacks remain aligned with current technical standards, engineering principles, and industry best practices.

Requirements

- 7+ years of professional software development experience, with proven expertise building performant and clean Java applications across large-scale systems.

- Strong hands-on experience architecting backend microservices with Spring Boot.

- Experience developing modern frontend applications with React, Angular, or Vue.js.

- Deep knowledge of relational databases, including MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server.

- Extensive experience designing and implementing robust RESTful web APIs.

- Strong commitment to test-driven development and automated testing methodologies.

- Practical experience using Generative AI coding assistants such as Claude Code or GitHub Copilot within Spec-Driven Development workflows.

- Advanced proficiency with Git and collaborative software development practices.

- Familiarity with enterprise performance monitoring platforms such as DataDog and New Relic.

- Experience with automated testing tools including Selenium, Cypress, and RestAssured.

- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and individual technical leadership skills.

- Ability to independently drive engineering initiatives with limited guidance.

- Comfortable learning unfamiliar technologies and working in continuously evolving technical environments.

- Strong collaboration skills and experience working effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders.

- Demonstrated ability to systematically troubleshoot complex technical issues and deliver impactful solutions in fast-paced environments.

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related technical discipline.

- Nice-to-have experience includes Docker, Kubernetes, Istio, Ansible, Jenkins, Unix/Linux, IP networking, AWS, Microsoft Azure, OAuth, SAML, and OpenID Connect.

- Additional desirable experience includes multi-tenant SaaS platforms, distributed systems, Service-Oriented Architecture, scripting with Python, Bash, or Groovy, and supporting mission-critical production systems.

- Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to technical development within engineering teams is also valued.

Benefits

- Full-time, fully remote opportunity based in Canada, with a requirement to work in the Eastern Time Zone.

- Opportunity to contribute to large-scale engineering initiatives and solve complex technical challenges.

- Exposure to Fortune 500 organizations and innovative technology-driven projects.

- Hands-on experience with modern AI, machine learning, data, cloud, and software engineering technologies.

- Opportunities for continuous learning, technical upskilling, and professional growth.

- Collaboration with experienced, diverse, and globally distributed engineering professionals.

- Opportunity to contribute to a research-driven environment with significant innovation and patent activity.

- Exposure to modern engineering practices, architectures, automation, and emerging development tools.

How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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