Posted 18 days ago
Description
Join to apply for the Software Engineer / Architect role at Spinnaker Search Group, LLC
This is a full-time, direct-hire position based in the greater Philadelphia area, offering a flexible hybrid work structure.
Role Overview
As a Software Architect, you’ll bridge strategic design and practical execution, leading architectural strategy while remaining close enough to the code to guide development decisions effectively. You’ll evaluate emerging technologies, create solution blueprints, and partner with stakeholders to design scalable, maintainable systems. This role is crucial in shaping how the organization’s applications evolve, striking a balance between modernization, innovation, and technical excellence. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering leads, product management, and business stakeholders to translate vision into actionable architecture.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable, maintainable system architectures aligned with company goals.
- Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and tools for new and existing systems.
- Create technical specifications, architectural diagrams, and related documentation.
- Lead architectural reviews and ensure adherence to standards and best practices.
- Partner with the Director of Systems Architecture and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure cohesive design and delivery.
- Build prototypes or proof‑of‑concepts to validate design choices.
- Provide mentorship and technical leadership to development teams.
- Contribute to modernization initiatives, DevOps improvements, and microservice‑based approaches.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of software development experience with at least 2 years in an architectural or senior technical design role.
- Strong proficiency with Node.js, TypeScript, and containerization technologies.
- Demonstrated success designing and delivering enterprise‑scale applications.
- Deep understanding of microservices, APIs, and modern architectural patterns.
- Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud‑native technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Excellent communication and documentation skills for technical and non‑technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Azure and Kubernetes (AKS).
- Background in large‑scale eCommerce or transactional web systems.
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks.
- Experience leading cross‑functional technical initiatives.
Base Pay Range
$120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr
Additional Compensation
- Annual Bonus
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Information Technology
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid maternity leave
- Paid paternity leave
- Disability insurance
