> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4603349-software-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4603349-software-architect). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Architect - **Company:** GCH TECHNOLOGIES LLC - **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States - **Salary:** $145,000 - $180,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Business Analytics Applications, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Encodings, Web Development, Middleware, Identity and Access Management, PostgreSQL, Node.Js, OAuth, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Query Optimization, Role-Based Access Control, Next.js, JSON Web Token, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Short Message Service, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Web Application Frameworks, Network Routers, ReactJS, System Availability, Database Optimization, Software Application Programming, Indexer, Backend, Functional Programming, Api Design, NestJS, Terraform - **Published:** November 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-architect-raleigh-nc--5998e2d8-c52d-42df-8888-86a518777289 ## About the Role Software Architecture, Software Architecture, Technical Leadership, Cloud Applications, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Telecommunications, Software as a Service (SaaS), High Availability, Messaging Technology, JavaScript ## Description * Lead the design and delivery of scalable full-stack solutions using React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and NestJS. * Architect APIs, integrations, and service patterns that support secure, maintainable, and extensible solutions. * Design and optimize PostgreSQL data models, indexing strategies, and performance tuning approaches. * Establish cloud architecture standards across AWS services, including RDS, Lambda, S3, IAM, Cognito, and QuickSight. * Architect and deliver embedded analytics solutions using AWS QuickSight, including dashboard design, row-level security, and data modeling. * Drive architecture reviews, technology decisions, and engineering standards related to scalability, resiliency, security, and observability. * Partner with product, business, and engineering stakeholders to translate business objectives into technical solutions and roadmaps. * Champion Infrastructure-as-Code, automation, and deployment best practices utilizing Terraform and CI/CD pipelines. * Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle, from solution design through production support., * Experience designing and developing web applications using React, TypeScript, and modern frontend frameworks. * Experience developing APIs and backend services using Node.js, NestJS, Express, or comparable frameworks. * Experience designing and supporting PostgreSQL databases, including schema design, indexing, and query optimization. * Experience utilizing AWS cloud services, including at least three of the following: EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3, IAM, Cognito, or QuickSight. * Experience serving as the technical lead, solution architect, or primary design authority for at least one production software application. What Will Put You Ahead * Experience designing or supporting multi-tenant SaaS applications and cloud-native architectures. * Experience implementing embedded analytics solutions using AWS QuickSight, including dashboard embedding, datasets, and row-level security. * Experience developing applications using Next.js, including App Router, server components, middleware, and API routes. * Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or comparable automation tools. * Experience implementing authentication and authorization solutions using OAuth 2.0, JWT, SAML, RBAC, or related security frameworks. * Experience supporting platforms within telecommunications, messaging, compliance-driven, or other highly regulated industries.