Lead Software Architect

• This is a remote role open only to candidates that already live in the United States. #LI-Remote
• This is Full-time role.
• No sponsorship: Lexipol is unable to sponsor any type of visa at this time.

At Lexipol, our mission is to create safer communities and empower the individuals on the front lines with market-leading content and technology. Our top-notch team works closely with law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections, and local government professionals to tailor our solutions to better address today’s challenges and keep first responders coming home safely at the end of each shift. Working at Lexipol means making a difference day in and day out.

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Expert knowledge of design principles, tools, and techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with both technical and non-technical staff.
• Expert knowledge of software architectures, including microservices and serverless architectures.
• Expert knowledge of multiple programming languages & frameworks.
• Experience with Python & Django is mandatory.
• Experience with Java & Spring Framework and JavaScript & React are strongly preferred.
• Expert knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases is required, especially MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with AWS cloud environments, including services such as Lambda, API Gateway, Cognito, S3, EC2, and RDS.
• Expert-level understanding and experience in specifying and designing REST APIs, GraphQL, and other web service architectures.
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms such as OIDC, OAuth2 and JWT.
• Experience applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies to problems in the product domain. Experience with Retrieval Augmented Generation is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience as a software architect on one or more products of similar scale.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• AWS Solutions Architect - Associate certification (strongly preferred).
• AWS Solutions Architect - Professional certification (preferred).

Expected Outcomes:

• Successful review and refinement of system architecture to accommodate new requirements.
• Consistent architectural guidelines across projects within the architect’s purview.
• Effective mentorship and technical guidance to development teams.
• Alignment of architecture with business goals and strategic initiatives.
• Seamless collaboration with DevOps to ensure successful deployment and operation of solutions.

EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION

Impact: The Lead Software Architect will have the opportunity to influence Engineering team members, ensuring that their contributions have a broad and significant impact for the company and its customers.
Growth Support: This role is critical in supporting Lexipol’s growth by creating and integrating products with minimal organizational effort and cost, driving efficiency and scalability.
Development Opportunities: The Lead Software Architect will have the chance to engage in continuous learning and professional development, including opportunities for certification and training in advanced technologies.
Collaboration and Mentorship: The architect will work closely with various stakeholders, providing technical mentorship and fostering a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and excellence.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Please refer the Job description for details