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# Software Architect

- **Company:** The Joule
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Warehousing, Linux, Distributed Computing Environment, Monitoring of Systems, Web Servers, PowerBuilder, Ansible, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Deployment, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, System Availability, Sonatype, Reliability of Systems, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Puppet, Restful APIs, Terraform, Devsecops, Microservices
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ddee16d8-44c3-4a47-8810-0f6640006f3d

## About the Role

* 5+ years' experience designing and maintaining automation for configuration management, application deployment, and infrastructure orchestration using tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform.
 * Hands-on experience configuring Sonatype products within AWS infrastructure.
 * 9+ years of experience in application design, development, and data modeling.
 * Extensive knowledge of data warehousing, distributed processing, and software integration techniques.
 * Strong coding experience (Java, C++, C#, PowerBuilder, etc.) with at least 9 years.
 * Proficiency in SQL and database stored procedures for 9+ years.
 * Experience with web protocols, web server technologies, SOAP, REST, and microservices for 9+ years.
 * 7+ years in network, development, and database architecture, including developing enterprise architectures and utilizing iterative system development methodologies.
 * Knowledge of automated testing tools, experience with CI/CD tools, and agile methodologies.
 * Leadership experience as a technical leader for 5+ years in software engineering or related fields.

## Description

* Set up and maintain the Sonatype Products Platform, providing best practices and guidance aligned with the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
 * Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and microservices architecture using AWS services.
 * Coordinate and integrate infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform.
 * Establish and define DevSecOps processes, including CI/CD pipelines for building and deploying applications and infrastructure.
 * Support high availability configurations, backup strategies, and systems monitoring to ensure system reliability and performance.
 * Evaluate operational requirements, support design reviews, and provide technical briefings on system compatibility and security.
 * Develop enterprise systems architecture strategies supporting organizational goals and standards.
 * Configure and automate Linux systems'' management and deployment tasks.
 * Utilize AWS infrastructure to set up and manage Sonatype products, ensuring optimal performance.


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