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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Architect - General - **Company:** UST Inc - **Location:** Aliso Viejo, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $157,123.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Configuration Management, Databases, High-Level Architecture, Open Source Technology, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Release Management, Systems Architecture, Information Technology, Software Coding - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fdbf705a8a8f80e9 ## About the Role * Bachelors or Foreign Equivalent Degree in Computer Science, MIS (Management Information System), CIS (Computer Information System), Engineering - any branch, or related field; and * Two (2) Years of Experience as a Software Architect - General or related occupation. * Employer will accept a foreign education equivalent to a bachelor's degree as determined by a qualified credential evaluation service. * The 2 years' experience required must include Global Delivery model experience and to communicate complex, technical concepts to all levels. * Travel and/or relocate to any work site in the U.S. as needed with expenses paid by the employer. May telecommute from any location in the U.S., software architecture,computer science,information technology,coding standards ## Description UST is seeking Software Architect - General for full-time employment. The Opportunity: * Independently design, document and develop software architecture and high-level design for large or mid-size projects. * Design, code, configure, integrate, and test architecture interfaces. * Perform software/technology build, test, and deployment activities. * Refine and enhance software/system architecture and framework. * Provide recommendations on various approaches to solving technical problems. * Research and recommend new product ideas/innovations and proposals on new and emerging technologies. * Perform design reviews, technical and architectural audits of complex projects. * Lead cross-company or project level technology evaluations - driving decisions on buy, build, partner, or open source. * Create sales proposals and assist the pre-sales or account teams with project size estimation, designing solutions and creating prototypes when necessary. * Develop best practices around areas of interest / general technology. * Define technical processes around SDLC for operational outcomes such as configuration management, build and integration, release management. * Lead development teams through guidance, mentorship, and influence, as well as governance to implement designs that meet the architectural framework. * Identify team competencies and define training plan for project teams. * Must be able to relocate as needed by the company. * Must be able to execute projects on different languages, database, and software skill sets. * Must be able to travel and/or relocate to any work site in the U.S. as needed with expenses paid by the employer. 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