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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Architect - **Company:** The Misch Group - **Location:** San Mateo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Applications Architecture, Application Integration Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Data Security, Database Design, DevOps, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Cryptographic Protocols, Gradle, Hibernate (Java), Identity and Access Management, Spring Framework, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Apache Maven, Open Source Technology, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Web Application Frameworks, System Availability, Multi-Cloud, Git, Containerization, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Restful APIs, Docker, Jenkins, Static Application Security Testing, Programming Languages, Microservices, Dynamic Application Security Testing - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=16bc903fb906c0bd ## About the Role * Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field. * Minimum 5 years as a software architect with strong software architecture, cybersecurity, and cloud technology background. * Large-scale, high-performance distributed application architecture in on-premise, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. * Agile software development experience. * Hands-on experience with Java, C/C++, Python. * Experience with Spring, Hibernate, Angular. * Tools: Git, Bitbucket, Gradle, Maven, Jenkins. * Security practices: IAM, data protection, encryption, network security protocols, certificate/key management. * Database design and data modeling. * Microservice architecture and REST APIs. * Docker, Kubernetes, infrastructure provisioning, DevOps, CI/CD. * Security testing: SAST, SCA, DAST. * Strategic thinking, decision-making, learning orientation, and creativity. * Team player with strong problem-solving and technical discussion leadership. * Data security software and policy management systems are a plus. ## Description The Software Architect is responsible for designing secure, scalable, and maintainable software architectures for enterprise-level products. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to understand business objectives and translating them into clear architectural strategies and technical designs. Key responsibilities include overseeing application, data, and integration architecture; evaluating and selecting technologies, frameworks, and tools; and ensuring that architectural decisions support performance, security, and long-term maintainability. The architect will identify technical risks, define mitigation strategies, and ensure high availability and reliability across system components. The role also includes guiding development teams on best practices, reviewing design and code for architectural alignment, and helping troubleshoot complex issues. Additional duties involve maintaining architectural documentation, staying current with emerging technologies and cybersecurity trends, and ensuring that solutions are well-integrated and aligned with broader business processes. This position requires strong experience in designing large-scale distributed systems, hands-on knowledge of multiple programming languages, familiarity with modern frameworks and development tools, and a solid understanding of cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments. Experience with security practices, microservices, REST APIs, containerization, DevOps, and continuous integration/delivery is essential., * Translate business objectives into secure, robust, scalable, and maintainable product architecture. * Oversee application design and integration, data architecture, and business architecture. * Evaluate technologies, open-source components, frameworks, patterns, risk management tools, and protocols for security, cost, risk, performance, and compatibility. * Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies; ensure 99.999% uptime for system components. * Provide comprehensive solution views showing how components fit together and align with business processes. * Stay current on cybersecurity threats, emerging technologies, and industry trends. * Mentor software development teams on software architecture and security best practices. * Help engineers troubleshoot and resolve coding/design issues. * Create and maintain architecture documentation, design decisions, patterns, and technical standards. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Modular Secrets to Lightning-Fast Android Builds](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1428-modular-secrets-to-lightning-fast-android-builds) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Give your build some love, it will give it back!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/514-give-your-build-some-love-it-will-give-it-back) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)