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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Architect - **Company:** SPADTEK SOLUTIONS LLC - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Software Design Patterns, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Software Engineering, Software Systems, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Enterprise Software Applications, System Availability, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Video Streaming, Docker - **Published:** September 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a6624f4f-53ff-48d0-ae07-84f292f2821e ## About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Solution Architect / Software Architect to design and deliver high-performing, scalable software solutions that support evolving business needs and exceptional customer experiences. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in enterprise application architecture, modern integration technologies, full-stack solutions, cloud platforms, streaming technologies, and containerized environments. This role requires a strong architectural mindset along with the ability to collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. * 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years focused on enterprise application architecture. * Strong experience designing enterprise applications using modern integration technologies. * Proven experience with end-to-end full-stack application architecture and SaaS/PaaS integration. * Experience developing technology roadmaps covering a 3-5 year horizon. * Strong knowledge of architectural frameworks, design patterns, and enterprise architecture principles. * Experience evaluating and selecting technologies, platforms, and development tools. * Experience providing technical leadership and mentoring engineering team members. * Experience working in a SAFe/Agile environment. * Experience supporting multiple medium-to-large initiatives simultaneously. * Experience with real-time streaming platforms at scale, such as Apache Kafka. * Experience designing solutions using AWS or other public cloud platforms. * Strong experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container orchestration platforms. * Excellent communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills. Preferred Skills * Java Full Stack development experience. * Experience in the Retail / Supply Chain domain. * Experience working with the CBX platform. * Strong experience with enterprise integrations and distributed systems. ## Description * Define solution and system architecture, technical direction, and technology roadmaps. * Establish and apply architecture best practices and standards across software solutions. * Design reusable, scalable frameworks and enterprise-level components. * Evaluate technology options and provide first-level effort and cost assessments. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop enterprise technology solutions. * Support technology decisions by evaluating risks, costs, benefits, and ROI. * Contribute to strategic initiatives, planning, and technical discussions. * Partner with Product Management, Domain Architects, and Lead Engineers to deliver solutions from concept through implementation. * Serve as the primary technical solution architect for assigned teams, systems, and integrations. * Act as a technical escalation point for architecture and integration-related issues. * Drive continuous improvements across performance, security, automation, quality, monitoring, and platform reliability. * Develop and maintain current-state and future-state architecture models and documentation. * Stay current with emerging technologies, architectural trends, and industry best practices. * Develop proof-of-concept solutions to validate new technologies and architectural approaches. ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [How to Benchmark Your Apache Kafka](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/76-how-to-benchmark-your-apache-kafka) - [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) - [Tips, Techniques, and Common Pitfalls Debugging Kafka](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/838-tips-techniques-and-common-pitfalls-debugging-kafka) - [Microservices: how to get started with Spring Boot and Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/242-microservices-how-to-get-started-with-spring-boot-and-kubernetes) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [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) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)