Software Architect

PDI Technologies

. Own application architecture across services, APIs, identity, data access, and integrations .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • Georgia • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in application architecture, including designing and implementing multi-tenant SaaS solutions and AI-powered features. Proficient in modern development languages and frameworks, with a strong focus on secure, scalable, and reliable application design.

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Application ArchitectureAI-Powered Feature DevelopmentMulti-Tenant SaaS DesignMicroservices and API DesignCloud Platforms (Azure/AWS)

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Hard Skills

C#/.NETJavaTypeScriptPythonReactAngularMicroservicesEvent-Driven ArchitectureSQLNoSQL

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesServerless ArchitecturesCI/CDGitHub CopilotKafka

Industry Keywords

SaaSAPI DesignOAuth 2.0/OIDCRBACOWASP

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSAzureCloudJavaKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesNoSQLPythonReactSQLTypeScript.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own application architecture across services, APIs, identity, data access, and integrations
Write production code across back-end services, APIs, and front-end applications
Build new services and features from initial design through deployment and production support
Design scalable, reliable, secure, and multi-tenant applications
Create prototypes and proofs of concept and convert strong ideas into production-ready solutions
Modernize legacy applications toward cloud-native architectures while maintaining product delivery
Develop AI-powered capabilities using LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), tool calling, and agents
Design APIs and application capabilities for secure use by AI agents, including protocols such as MCP
Implement evaluation, guardrails, and cost monitoring for reliable, safe, sustainable AI features
Determine where AI adds meaningful value versus traditional software solutions
Review code, pair with engineers, and solve complex technical problems
Establish engineering practices for automated testing, observability, security, performance, and resilience
Use AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity and quality
Create architecture decision records and reference implementations
Partner with Product, UX, QA, Security, and DevOps on scalable technical solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years in an architect, technical lead, or senior engineering role with ownership of system design
Strong hands-on development skills and recent experience contributing production code
Experience designing and operating multi-tenant SaaS or enterprise applications
Experience building AI-powered features using LLMs, ideally including RAG, agents, tool/function calling, or structured outputs
Deep expertise in at least one modern development language such as C#/.NET, Java, TypeScript, or Python, with working knowledge of another
Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React or Angular
Strong knowledge of microservices, event-driven architecture, domain-driven design, and API design
Experience with Azure or AWS, containers, Kubernetes, and/or serverless architectures
Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL data design, messaging platforms such as Kafka or Service Bus, and caching strategies
Understanding of modern identity and application security, including OAuth 2.0/OIDC, RBAC, OWASP practices, and secure handling of data used with AI models
Experience with CI/CD, infrastructure as code, observability, automated testing, and performance optimization
Comfortable using AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, or similar tools
Ability to explain complex technical trade-offs to engineers and business partners
Ability to move from architecture discussions to production code and pull requests

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Market-competitive benefits
Quarterly perks program
Ample time off [time away]
Hybrid working arrangements where appropriate
Continuous learning opportunities
Professional certifications
Leadership development opportunities
Supportive, diverse, and inclusive work environment