Software Architect (Java)
NEOGOV · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Lead HRIS domain architecture for SaaS company.
- Drive technical strategy with Product Management.
- Create HLDs, diagrams, and interface definitions.
- Mentor developers and lead architectural reviews.
- Integrate AI/LLM into software development lifecycle.
About the role
About
NEOGOV is a proud AI-Enabled SaaS leader in the Public Sector & Public Safety space with a mission to serve the people who serve the people. Our clients use our software to streamline everyday processes. NEOGOV is a leading AI-enabled SaaS provider serving the public sector and public safety organizations nationwide. For more than 25 years, we’ve helped agencies streamline critical workforce and operational processes through an integrated, intelligent platform. From hiring and onboarding to employee growth, retention, compliance, and public safety operations, our solutions support the full employee lifecycle. Guided by our mission to serve the people who serve the people, we combine innovation, customer focus, and purpose-driven technology to help build stronger communities.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
The Role
We are seeking a Software Architect to serve as the primary technical authority for our HRIS product domain. In this role, you will lead the architectural strategy for a group of five engineering teams, acting as the bridge between product vision and technical realization. Working in close partnership with Product Management and the Director of Engineering, you will have significant autonomy to define the standards, patterns, and roadmaps that ensure our HRIS platform remains scalable, secure, and compliant.
This is a strategic, leadership-focused role designed for an architect who thrives on guiding high-level design and empowering others. You will own the technical "North Star" for your teams, ensuring that individual implementations align with a cohesive, enterprise-grade architecture.
What You Will Do
- Domain Ownership: Act as the lead architectural voice for the HRIS domain. You will own the technical integrity of the platform and have the autonomy to make critical design decisions that impact its future.
- Strategic Collaboration: Partner with the Director of Engineering and Product Management to align technical capabilities with business goals, ensuring the platform architecture supports long-term growth and stability.
- Architectural Blueprints: Produce high-level designs (HLD), sequence diagrams, and interface definitions that guide your five engineering teams through complex feature development.
- Governance & Standardization: Define and maintain "Golden Paths" and shared libraries for your teams. You will ensure that as the HRIS product scales, the engineering teams are building in a unified, consistent direction.
- Design Review & Mentorship: Lead architectural reviews and act as the final technical sign-off for complex initiatives. You will mentor Lead and Senior Developers, ensuring their work adheres to established enterprise design patterns.
- AI Strategy & Governance: Establish the standards for integrating AI-assisted tools and LLM capabilities into the SDLC within your domain, evaluating their impact on maintainability, security, and system performance.
Who You Are
- Expert communicator with ability to translate technical concepts to business executives
- Empathetic leader and have a growth mindset with a desire to learn and embrace challenges
- Highly analytical, with an ability to see both the big picture and the details
- Innovative and passionate about your work
What You Have
- Experience: 10+ years of Java development experience, with a proven history of architectural leadership in enterprise-scale SaaS environments.
- Technical Autonomy: Proven ability to lead the technical direction of a product domain, making high-stakes architectural decisions independently.
- Architecture Mastery: Deep expertise in Distributed Systems, Microservices, and Event-Driven Design at an enterprise scale.
- Java Ecosystem: Expert-level knowledge of Spring Boot 3.x and Java 17/21+, with a focus on enterprise-wide patterns and system scalability.
- Data Strategy: Strong expertise in Oracle RDBMS and PL/SQL. You should be comfortable leading the transition from database-centric logic to modern, service-centric logic.
- Collaborative Leadership: Exceptional ability to influence and align multiple engineering teams and stakeholders without being "hands-on" in the daily codebase.
- Strong Plus: Legacy Migration: Proven experience leading the strategic migration of legacy monolithic applications toward modern architectural patterns (e.g., Microservices, Strangler Fig pattern, or Service-Oriented Architecture).
- Frontend Frameworks: Knowledge of modern frontend frameworks, ideally Angular, to ensure cohesive full-stack architectural alignment.
- Cloud Architecture: Experience defining AWS infrastructure strategy (ECS, RDS, Lambda) using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
- Security & Identity: Knowledge of OAuth2/OIDC and multi-tenant isolation patterns, particularly within the context of sensitive HR data.
- Messaging: Experience architecting high-concurrency environments using RabbitMQ or similar brokers.
What NEOGOV Offers
- Competitive Wages
- Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
- Generous PTO to support work-life balance
- 401K/RRSP Matching
- Paid Parental Leave
- Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
- Remote working opportunities
- Inclusive and diverse work environment
NEOGOV does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, protected military status, or other non-merit factors.
Our hiring process may include Artificial Intelligence (AI) screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.
Key skills/competency
- Software Architect
- Java Development
- SaaS Architecture
- Distributed Systems
- Microservices
- Event-Driven Design
- Spring Boot
- Oracle RDBMS
- PL/SQL
- AWS
Skills & topics
- Software Architect
- Java
- SaaS
- HRIS
- Architecture
- Microservices
- Distributed Systems
- Spring Boot
- Remote
- Cloud Architecture
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 10+ years of Java experience and architectural leadership in SaaS. Emphasize distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven design expertise.
- Showcase technical skills: Detail your experience with Spring Boot 3.x, Java 17/21+, Oracle RDBMS, and PL/SQL. Mention any experience with legacy migration, frontend frameworks, AWS, messaging, or security protocols.
- Demonstrate leadership: Provide examples of influencing engineering teams and stakeholders. Highlight your ability to make high-stakes architectural decisions independently and mentor senior developers.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your approach to technical challenges, AI integration, and translating technical concepts to business executives. Understand NEOGOV's mission and values.
- Highlight remote success: If applicable, showcase your ability to thrive in a remote, collaborative environment, as this role is remote within the US and Canada.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Software Architect Java role at NEOGOV?
- The Software Architect (Java) position at NEOGOV is a fully remote role, available to candidates located in the US and Canada. This allows for flexibility and work-life balance.
- What are the primary responsibilities of the Software Architect Java at NEOGOV?
- As a Software Architect for the HRIS product domain at NEOGOV, you will be the primary technical authority. Your responsibilities include leading architectural strategy, collaborating with product and engineering leadership, defining standards and patterns, conducting design reviews, and establishing AI integration standards.
- What technical expertise is required for the Software Architect Java position?
- NEOGOV requires at least 10 years of Java development experience, with a strong background in enterprise-scale SaaS architecture. Key technical areas include Distributed Systems, Microservices, Event-Driven Design, Spring Boot 3.x, Java 17/21+, Oracle RDBMS, and PL/SQL. Experience with AWS, messaging systems, and security protocols is also highly valued.
- How does NEOGOV approach AI integration in its hiring process and product development?
- NEOGOV is an AI-enabled SaaS leader and utilizes AI in its hiring process for keyword screening. In this role, you will establish standards for integrating AI-assisted tools and LLM capabilities into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) within your domain.
- What soft skills are important for the Software Architect Java at NEOGOV?
- NEOGOV values expert communication skills for translating technical concepts to executives, empathetic leadership with a growth mindset, strong analytical abilities to see both big picture and details, and an innovative and passionate approach to work.
- Does NEOGOV offer opportunities for professional growth in this Software Architect role?
- Yes, NEOGOV offers autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership. This role provides opportunities to define architectural roadmaps and mentor other developers, fostering significant professional development.
- What is the minimum experience required for the Software Architect Java position at NEOGOV?
- The NEOGOV Software Architect (Java) role requires a minimum of 10 years of Java development experience, with a proven history of architectural leadership in enterprise-scale SaaS environments.