Software Architect

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Our team members enjoy competitive salaries, a well-rounded benefits package, generous paid time off (including 25 holidays, vacation, and sick leave), and an array of professional development opportunities.  We’re always looking to add to our team of more than 3,000 dedicated professionals who are leading online education worldwide with transformative digital solutions – personalized to every student.  Job Posting End Date: Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on 04-15-2025 Job Title: Software Architect – IT (Considering Out of State Candidates) Contract Type: Employee Annual Salary: $90,272.00 - $162,490.00 (Support staff salary will be based on internal equity and experience) Location: REMOTE, USA Job Description Summary: Our Mission is to equip students for success by developing and delivering highly effective digital learning through an intuitive online platform. FLVS does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. The Position: Position General Summary: The Software Architect defines business system architectures and the subsequent designing, building, modifying, upgrading, extending, and supporting of custom applications and third-party product integrations. The Software Architect has a deep understanding of business goals, objective and business outcomes, business capabilities, value-streams, and business processes. Essential Position Functions: Provide technical direction and leadership for internal software development efforts Identify and implement technology solutions to support Research & Development initiatives including data interchange systems, security frameworks, and business intelligence systems Plan and architect integration layers between internal applications that manage school and student information and external partner systems, including Learning Management Systems (LMS), Curriculum Services/Courses, and Physical School based systems Design and develop new software products or major enhancements to existing software Act as highest-level technical expert, addressing problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms Perform feasibility analysis on potential future projects for management Work across internal development teams to deliver system performance and architecture improvements Work with leadership to identify and evaluate new technologies Exhibit excellent communication skills to earn trust, persuade, motivate, and mentor Assist in the establishment and maintenance of vendor relationships Work with leadership to document and present technology roadmaps and strategies Work together with peers and functional groups to ensure consistent approach and maximum value for development initiatives and business platforms Produce architectural documentation as required by the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using industry standards; maintain and evolve software architecture documents based on evolving system requirements and industry trends and technologies Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established (These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.) Minimum Requirements: Education/Licensure/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience Industry certifications in software, systems, network, or project management disciplines, preferred Experience: Eight (8) years of software and systems architecture/development experience Ability to design large scale, enterprise-wide systems, optimized for performance utilizing appropriate industry technologies and best practices Open-source Development Node.js (TypeScript & Express), required Jest, required Experience in Perl, preferred Experience with Apache, preferred Microsoft Visual Studio.NET Development C#, .NET, Microsoft MVC, Single-page Web Applications, RESTful Web APIs, preferred Experience with PowerShell, preferred ASP.NET, ASP.NET Web API, preferred Development Patterns, Methodologies and Tools Design Patterns (E.g., Singleton, Factory, Observer, Strategy, Decorator, Adapter, Façade, etc), required Code Repositories like Git/GitHub/TFS, required Story Management Applications (E.g., Azure DevOps, Trello, Jira, etc), required Development Frameworks, required DevSecOps / DevOps Agile Development Front-End Development JavaScript, HTML 5.x, CSS required Experience with Angular, Vue.js, or React, preferred Service Oriented Architectures High -traffic and -volume Distributed System Design required Experience with Microservices or Service Bus Technologies preferred Message Brokers like RabbitMQ, Kafka, Azure Service Bus, required Data Storage and Persistence SQL server/MySQL required No-SQL like MongoDB or Redis, required Experience with Azure SQL, Azure Cosmos DB, or Azure Key Vault, preferred Experience with Cloud Storage like Azure Storage or Amazon S3, preferred Container-based Architectures like Docker or Kubernetes, preferred AI and Machine Learning with tools like Azure Cognitive Search, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Cognize Services or Azure Bot Services, preferred Experience with analytics like Azure Data Lake Storage and Analytics, Azure Databricks or Azure Open Datasets, preferred Experience in Business Intelligence, Big Data, or analytics, preferred Experience in Education industry or with education data, preferred Ability to design large scale, enterprise-wide systems, optimized for performance utilizing appropriate industry technologies and best practices Knowledge, abilities, and skills: Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the requirements to solve problems and actively participate in software development Advanced knowledge of computer hardware and software Advanced knowledge of technology solutions for the Internet, handheld devices, and personal computers Advanced knowledge of computer networks Hands-on experience in developing technology solutions Honed skills for taking business requirements and designing powerful, yet succinct solutions for the business Critically evaluate information from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details and abstract low-level information to a more general understanding Strong professional writing skills for effective communication Demonstrable skills in the effective use of Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Word Solution modeling to represent design information in graphical forms that augment textual representations in natural language An in-depth understanding of contemporary design, management practices and the ability to apply them in a fast-paced business environment Knowledge of how enterprise software products are positioned and developed Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, peers, and management through written and verbal communication Ability to deal with varied and difficult personalities while maintaining an even temperament Ability to train users Ability to handle recurring problems in a tactful manner Core Competencies for Success: COMMUNICATION SKILLS Clearly and effectively conveys and/or presents information verbally; summarizes what was heard to mitigate miscommunication; Shares ideas and perspectives and encourages others to do the same; Informs others involved in a project of new developments; Disseminates information to other employees, as appropriate; Effectively uses multiple channels to communicate important messages; Keeps supervisor well informed about progress and/or problems in a timely manner; Writes in a clear, concise, organized and convincing way for a variety of target audiences; The written message is consistently error-free; The written message has the desired effect on the target audience CUSTOMER FOCUS Prioritizes customers (internal and external) and their needs as primary and is dedicated to meeting their expectations; Develops and maintains customer relationships; builds credibility and trust; Quickly and effectively solves customer problems; Provides prompt, attentive service in a cheerful manner; adapts to changing information, conditions or challenges with a positive attitude; Incorporates customer feedback into delivery of service to provide the best experience possible for the customer; Actively promotes our organization in the community by serving as an ambassador or volunteer INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Relates well with others; Treats others with respect; Shares views in a tactful way; Demonstrates diplomacy by approaching others about sensitive issues in non-threatening ways; Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others; Fosters an environment conducive to open, transparent communication among all levels and positions; Takes the initiative to get to know internal and external customers FUNCTIONAL /TECHNICAL EXPERTISE Has the skills, abilities, knowledge and experience to be successful in functional area of expertise; Dedicates time and energy to keeping abreast of the latest information related to area of expertise and technology; Picks up on technology quickly; Does well in technical courses and seminars; Produces high quality work in organized and timely fashion INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS: PEER RELATIONSHIPS Finds common ground and solves problems for the good of all; Can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; Solves problems with peers with minimal “noise”; Is seen as a team player and is cooperative; Easily gains trust and support peers; Encourages collaboration; Is candid with peers CREATIVITY Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; Easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; Tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming sessions; Takes calculated risks; Is not afraid to try new things and potentially “fail fast” SELF KNOWLEDGE Seeks feedback; Gains insight from mistakes; Is open to constructive criticism; isn’t defensive; Proactively seeks to understand his/her strengths and areas for growth; applies information to best serve organization; Recognizes how his/her behavior impacts others and incorporates insight into future interactions PLANNING Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; Sets objectives and goals; Breaks down work into the process steps; Develops schedules and task/people assignments; Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; Measures performance against goals; Evaluates results ORGANIZING Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; Can attend to a broader range of activities as a result of organizing time efficiently; Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; Arranges information and files in a useful manner PROBLEM SOLVING Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; Probes all fruitful sources for answers; Can see hidden problems; Is excellent at honest analysis; Looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers DRIVE FOR RESULTS Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; Very bottom-line oriented; Steadfastly pushes self and others for results; Is full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; Not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; Consistently seizes opportunities; Consistently exceeds goals Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions: Frequency of travel: Occasional travel is required for meetings, trainings, and conferences; location may vary and may require overnight stays Light physical activities and efforts required working in an office environment (Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.) View our competitive benefits package, visit our Benefits page. Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask about our Employee Referral process! About Florida Virtual School We believe people thrive when they’re given freedom, trust, and the opportunity to make a difference. That’s why we empower our talented instructors and dedicated support staff with something unique—equal parts flexibility and support. With opportunities at Florida Virtual School, FlexPoint, and Florida Scholars Academy, we inspire students to believe the sky’s the limit and support schools across the nation. Our Commitment At Florida Virtual School (FLVS) and FlexPoint we value our dedicated team of instructors and support staff.  Our values of excellence, innovation, community, balance, and communication create a work environment in which everyone feels confident and appreciated.  Our organization and team members do more than just talk about our values; we live them and rely on them to be the foundation of everything we do. We Value Veterans Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, sets forth certain requirements for public employers to accord preferences, in appointment, retention, and promotion, to certain veterans and certain family members of eligible veterans who are Florida residents. The relevant portions of the law apply to “the state and its political subdivisions.” School districts are subject to the requirements of Chapter 295 and preference will be given accordingly.