Software Architect

Description

Summary: Blanc Labs seeks a Senior Hands-on Software Architect to lead the design and evolution of modern cloud-native applications, solve complex technical challenges, and mentor engineering teams while actively coding. Highlights: 1. Lead design and evolution of modern cloud-native applications 2. Actively involved in software development and coding 3. Mentor engineering teams and drive architectural decisions Blanc Labs is a premier partner for global enterprises, leading the way in digitization, automation, and the development of next\-generation digital products and services. Our expertise in digital transformation powers businesses to accelerate service delivery, drive customer engagement, and foster growth. We are seeking a highly skilled **Senior Hands\-on Software Architect** to lead the design and evolution of modern cloud\-native applications while remaining actively involved in software development. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, mentoring engineering teams, and driving architectural decisions without stepping away from coding, supporting the modernization of existing monolithic applications into distributed microservices while collaborating closely with product managers, engineering teams, and stakeholders to ensure technical solutions align with business objectives. **What You’ll be Doing:** * Design and evolve scalable software architectures for enterprise applications * Lead the modernization of legacy monolithic systems into cloud\-native microservices using patterns such as Strangler Fig, Change Data Capture (CDC), and event\-driven architectures * Develop production\-ready software using Java (Spring Boot), Laravel (PHP), and React * Design RESTful APIs and asynchronous integrations using Kafka and Amazon SQS * Define service boundaries, data ownership, and communication strategies across distributed systems * Architect and implement cloud solutions on AWS, ensuring scalability, resiliency, and cost efficiency * Participate actively in coding, design reviews, and technical implementation * Perform code reviews and promote engineering best practices across development teams * Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive long\-term improvements * Collaborate with DevOps teams on deployment strategies, monitoring, and operational excellence * Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle * Drive continuous improvements in architecture, development processes, and system observability **What You’ll Need to Be Successful:** * 8\+ years of experience designing and developing enterprise software solutions * Strong hands\-on experience with Java and Spring Boot * Professional experience developing applications with Laravel (PHP) and React * Deep understanding of object\-oriented design principles and software engineering best practices * Extensive experience designing distributed systems and cloud\-native applications * Strong understanding of architectural patterns, including Microservices, Modular Monoliths, Strangler Fig, CDC, Event\-Driven Architecture, Domain\-Driven Design (DDD), and RESTful APIs * Experience implementing asynchronous communication using Kafka and/or Amazon SQS * Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, including MySQL, Amazon RDS, and Amazon DynamoDB * Experience with Debezium or other CDC technologies * Solid understanding of software design patterns (GoF) and architectural best practices * Experience with AWS services, including ECS, EC2, DynamoDB, SQS, RDS, VPC, IAM, and Systems Manager Parameter Store * Experience troubleshooting complex production environments * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices **Preferred Qualifications:** * Experience modernizing large\-scale monolithic applications * Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, ECS, Kubernetes) * Knowledge of observability tools such as New Relic, CloudWatch, Grafana, or Prometheus * Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform or CloudFormation) * Familiarity with Redis or distributed caching solutions * Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Blanc Labs is enabling a digital future. Headquartered in Toronto, we partner with clients in North \& South America to digitize and automate their operations and build their next generation of digital products and services. We empower clients to enhance their digital offerings and bring creative solutions to the market faster. Learn more at www.blanclabs.com. *Blanc Labs is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations within reason due to a disability or medical need are available on request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.*