waypointjobs

Talent Octopusventures

Software Architect

alpharetta, GA

Check who can apply and the requirements below before continuing.

Availability awaiting confirmation

We are waiting for a fresh update from the source. This page preserves the last received job details; current availability is not confirmed.

Job description

About the Business

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Insurance vertical, we provide customers with solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with advanced technology and analytics to assist them in evaluating and predicting risk and enhancing operational efficiency. Our insurance risk solutions help drive better data-driven decisions across the insurance policy lifecycle - all while reducing risk. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below.

About the Team

You will join a high-performing Architecture and Engineering organization focused on building scalable, secure, and resilient technology solutions. The team partners closely with Platform, Shared Services, and cross-functional architecture groups to ensure alignment between technical strategy and business priorities. With a strong emphasis on innovation, governance, and continuous improvement, the team drives best practices in system design, performance optimization, and cost efficiency, while fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.

About the Role

In this role, you will lead software architecture design and governance for complex, distributed systems. You will define technical direction, establish standards, and ensure systems are designed to meet scalability, security, and resilience requirements. You will act as a key liaison between Enterprise Architecture and Engineering teams, translating strategic objectives into actionable guidance. Additionally, you will mentor development teams, promote adoption of modern technologies, and proactively improve system health, performance, and cost efficiency through strong architectural oversight.

Responsibilities

Lead architecture design and governance by defining and enforcing standards, patterns, and best practices

Serve as a conduit between Enterprise Architects and Engineering/Development teams to ensure alignment with business goals

Partner with cross-functional architects and technical teams to drive consistency and innovation across systems

Provide mentorship, training, and technical guidance to support team development and delivery

Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions aligned to business needs

Lead resolution of complex technical issues by identifying root causes and coordinating resources

Translate technical findings into actionable solutions, including risk and impact assessments

Drive architecture evolution through design reviews and hands-on technical leadership

Monitor system health, performance, and cost trends; develop recommendations to address risks and inefficiencies

Identify opportunities to evolve reusable components into shared infrastructure or platform capabilities

Conduct ongoing research into industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance organizational capabilities

Foster collaboration, inclusivity, and effective communication across teams and stakeholders

Support additional responsibilities as needed

Requirements

Experience & Education

10+ years of experience in software, systems, or network engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred

Technical Skills

Excellent foundation in programming, software development, and database technologies

Expert-level experience with Java/JEE and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, REST APIs, Security, Cloud, Data)

Proven experience designing large-scale, distributed, cloud-native microservices architectures

Deep understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, domain-driven design (DDD), and event-driven systems

Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, Azure Cosmos DB, AWS DynamoDB), including data modeling and high-availability patterns

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes, Azure ACA, AWS ECS)

Experience with DevOps practices and tools (Maven, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, TDD, automated testing)

Knowledge of observability tools such as OpenTelemetry and Grafana

Experience integrating AI into applications, including familiarity with LLM concepts and AI-assisted development workflows

Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, and web technologies (HTML)

Professional Skills

Proven project planning, prioritization, and change management capabilities across multiple teams and initiatives

Advanced problem-solving skills with experience leading complex issue resolution efforts

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership

Advanced interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across teams

Demonstrated ability to research, evaluate, and apply new technologies effectively

U.S. National Base Pay Range

$118,300 - $219,800. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.

This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact .

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

USA Job Seekers: EEO Know Your Rights.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Worksite address

alpharetta, GA, 30239, US

Who can apply

Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.

Explore related searches

Current related jobs

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

WhatJobs

Reverse Engineer and AI Workflow Developer

laurel, MD

See pay details in description

Description Are you passionate about reverse engineering complex software, firmware, and hardware? Do you enjoy developing agentic AI workflo…

Listing review due 2026-10-06View job

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

WhatJobs

AFSIM Developer

laurel, MD

See pay details in description

Description Are you passionate about building high-fidelity simulations that shape the future of U.S. Space Force capabilities and force design …

Listing review due 2026-10-06View job

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

WhatJobs

Senior Software Engineer/Architect - TS SCI cleared

laurel, MD

See pay details in description

Description Are you passionate about building solutions for our greatest national security challenges? Are you searching for engaging work wi…

Listing review due 2026-10-06View job

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

WhatJobs

Senior Software Engineer

laurel, MD

See pay details in description

Description Are you passionate about building solutions for our greatest national security challenges? Are you searching for engaging work wi…

Listing review due 2026-10-06View job

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

WhatJobs

Senior Embedded Systems Developer

laurel, MD

See pay details in description

Description Do you love working on a motivated team to solve complex problems in innovative ways? Do you enjoy creating embedded prototypes i…

Listing review due 2026-10-06View job