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Senior Software Architect

The FerVID Group

Full-time

Houston, TX

Job description

Software

We’re looking for innovative technologists who want to design, build, and lead impactful software solutions. This is an opportunity to work on large-scale, cloud-native enterprise applications that drive digital transformation across global industries. The role combines hands-on development with architectural leadership in a collaborative, agile environment.

You’ll be part of a diverse, international organization that values creativity, technical excellence, and continuous learning. The ideal candidate will bring both strong technical depth and the ability to guide teams, influence design decisions, and deliver high-quality software that scales.

Key Responsibilities

· Design and implement new features and services within an agile, scrum-based environment.

· Develop performant, resilient, and scalable SaaS applications using modern frameworks and cloud technologies.

· Produce detailed architecture diagrams and documentation to support design and implementation.

· Guide the team in making key technical decisions and ensure adherence to best practices.

· Contribute directly to development while mentoring team members and promoting engineering excellence.

· Stay current with emerging tools and technologies relevant to modern software development.

· Communicate and escalate issues effectively and proactively.

Required Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (Master’s preferred).

· 13+ years of experience in software development and system design for complex enterprise applications.

· Proven experience designing and implementing scalable SaaS solutions using microservices architecture.

· Strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot preferred).

· Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).

· Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or similar.

· Experience writing unit and integration tests and following agile delivery practices.

· Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

· Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science or related field.

· Additional programming experience in Python, C#, or C++.

· Background in data modeling, cloud computing, and UI frameworks (Angular, React, or ASP.NET).

· Exposure to machine learning frameworks or AI integration.

· Prior experience building software for real-time data processing or industrial applications is a plus.

Why Join

This is a hands-on, high-impact architectural role for someone who thrives on solving complex problems at scale. You’ll work with modern cloud technologies, shape software strategy, and play a key role in building the next generation of enterprise platforms that deliver measurable value worldwide.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person