Technical Software Architecture
Information Technology | Duncan, OK | Contract
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as a corporate technical resource, advising senior management on long-term strategic planning and emerging areas of software development.
Provide leadership in software architecture, design, and development for large-scale systems, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices.
Design, research, and develop new software applications and lead major enhancement efforts across product lines.
Act as a technology gatekeeper, educating staff on current architectural trends, tools, and the strategic direction of the technology stack.
Lead and mentor development teams, providing expert guidance and technical direction to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Drive technical excellence through hands-on involvement and by promoting engineering best practices, including code quality, performance optimization, and security.
Collaborate with product management, customer stakeholders, and engineering leadership to align architectural strategies with business priorities.
Represent the company in external technical forums, consortia, and academic partnerships to monitor and influence industry trends.
Champion the use of innovative technologies and methodologies to drive continuous improvement and value creation.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
Minimum of 16 years of experience in software development and architecture, or 20 years of relevant experience in lieu of formal education.
Proven track record of leading end-to-end software development projects, particularly at the systems level.
Deep expertise in architectural frameworks, software engineering principles, and full-stack development practices.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and drive change across technical teams and executive stakeholders.
Experience engaging with external technical communities, academic institutions, and industry organizations.