Lead Software Architect | $180K-$220K + Hybrid | Exciting Industry Leading Customer Loyalty SaaS Platform

Company Description

You must be within commuting distance of Irving, Texas, for this role, traveling to the office 2 to 3 times a week

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing, high-impact SaaS company that’s redefining how global brands engage and reward their customers. Their platform powers some of the world’s most advanced loyalty and rewards programs, enabling millions of real-time transactions daily with zero downtime—trusted by major enterprise clients across the globe.

The leadership team is made up of visionary technologists and product experts who are deeply committed to empowering their people and solving complex problems with elegance. You’ll collaborate with top-tier engineers and thought leaders in a high-trust, remote-first environment where curiosity, autonomy, and excellence drive every project forward.

This isn’t just another software engineering job—it’s a career-defining opportunity to work on an industry-leading application, learn from the best, and see your work make a real impact at scale. If you want challenge, growth, and purpose, this is the place to be.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Hybrid work model: 2–3 days/week in the Irving, TX office
• Full medical coverage and 401K plan
• 15 PTO days
• High-growth trajectory with modern tools and tech
• Flat, informal culture with approachable leadership
• Opportunities to innovate and shape next-gen loyalty experiences

Job Description

We’re hiring a Lead Software Architect to drive a full-scale modernization of our platform. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role (40% coding, 60% architecture/mentorship) focused on evolving a real-time, distributed SaaS platform built for scale. You'll lead US-based innovation efforts, help define product architecture, and collaborate with near/offshore teams to execute clean, scalable solutions.

You’ll reimagine the architecture of a high-volume SaaS platform while introducing new technologies like AI, optimizing performance, and reducing technical debt.

Responsibilities

• Architect and modernize a microservices-based platform using Domain-Driven Design
• Build new frontend features using React and support legacy Angular code
• Develop scalable backend services with Node.js and Java Spring Framework
• Work with databases including MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and OpenSearch
• Design and manage containerized systems in AWS ECS (no Kubernetes)
• Integrate services using Kafka and real-time messaging
• Collaborate with PMs and UX to shape intuitive user experiences
• Mentor developers and enforce best practices in code quality and system design
• Lead R&D initiatives and apply AI tools to accelerate development
• Ensure CI/CD pipelines support clean delivery workflows

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in software engineering, with architecture experience
• Proficiency in Node.js, Java Spring Framework, and React (Angular a plus)
• Deep knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native design
• Experience with AWS ECS, not Kubernetes
• Familiarity with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, OpenSearch, and Kafka
• Strong understanding of Domain-Driven Design and CI/CD
• Proven ability to modernize legacy systems and refactor complex codebases
• Bonus: Experience in high-transaction systems (e.g., fintech, loyalty)
• Strong design instincts and passion for clean, maintainable code
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead in a hybrid team setting

Additional Information

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