Arquiteto de Software/Principal Software Development Engineer

O que você fará

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Architect of Software Engineering to lead the design and development of complex software systems. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of architectural principles, software design patterns, and modern development practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that meet both current and future business needs. Your expertise will guide the engineering team in building robust software that aligns with the company's strategic goals.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Architectural Leadership: Define and drive the overall software architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology vision.
• System Design: Lead the design of complex software systems, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability. Develop high-level product specifications and design documents.
• Technical Guidance: Provide expert guidance to software engineering teams on architectural best practices, design patterns, and coding standards. Mentor and support developers in implementing best practices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, UX designers, DevOps, and other stakeholders to ensure that the software architecture supports business goals and user needs.
• Technology Evaluation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends. Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and platforms that will enhance the development process and product quality.
• Code Reviews: Conduct code and design reviews to ensure adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
• Performance Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks in the software architecture and lead efforts to optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Documentation: Create and maintain architectural documentation, including system diagrams, technical specifications, and design patterns.
• Risk Management: Identify potential technical risks in projects and propose solutions to mitigate them.
• Innovation: Foster a culture of innovation within the engineering team, encouraging the exploration of new ideas and approaches.
• Project Involvement: Participate in project planning, estimation, and review processes, ensuring that architectural considerations are integrated into the overall project plan.
• Compliance and Security: Ensure that the software architecture complies with relevant security standards, regulations, and best practices.
  
  
  

O que precisa possuir para ser bem sucedido

• You have a Bachelor / Master’s degree in computer science or equivalent.
• You have 15+ years of full-stack experience in software development roles, shipping applications to large-scale production environments.
• You'll be an expert in C# or Java programming language.
• You have knowledge of architectural styles and design patterns allowing you to solve complex problems with simple, intuitive design.
• You have experience in building, and deploying (CI/CD) scalable distributed systems and frameworks for small businesses and enterprises.
• You have experience working on AWS Cloud and DevOps (Terraform, Docker, ECS) would be beneficial.
• You've been part of an Agile team with hands-on experience with TDD and BDD.
• You have experience converting monoliths to microservices or serverless architecture.
• TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect, or similar certifications.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Integration Patterns.
• Fluent English is a requirement for this role, therefore only resumes in English will be considered.
  
  
  

Sobre a equipe

At Avalara, we don't just work on projects; we embark on journeys that redefine industries and push the boundaries of what's possible. In our latest enterprise, we're not just building an E-Invoicing solution; we're crafting a document exchange platform, a global wide business network to allow customers and their trading partners to exchange data on their business processes. This ambitious endeavor is to automate compliant documents exchange with a performant and scalable platform, a powerful DSL, and cutting-edge workflow orchestration.

• Compliant document exchange: Imagine building a platform to allow customers and their trading partners to exchange information that is vital for their businesses, with smart mapping capabilities for any document format required, by simply dragging, dropping, and connecting elements on a visual canvas. It is an effort to design the canvas that enables users coding and testing their integrations seamlessly within a browser, with real-time collaboration features that break down the barriers of traditional development environments.
• DSL for Unparalleled Customization: This is an opportunity to build our Domain-Specific Language (DSL), that empowers us to define and refine integrations with precision. Your creativity knows no bounds as you shape the language to fit the unique needs of our business processes.
• Unleashing Automation: It isn't just about connecting applications; it's about automating workflows and processes to empower businesses to do more with less. Picture a world where mundane tasks are handled seamlessly, allowing teams to focus on what truly matters.
• Collaborative Innovation: Collaborate with like-minded professionals, share your insights, and contribute to the evolution of integration. Your ideas don't just matter; they shape the future of connectivity.
• Learning Never Stops: It isn't just about delivering a project; it's a continuous learning experience. As part of this journey, you'll have access to cutting-edge technologies, mentorship programs, and professional development opportunities that will propel your career to new heights.
  
  
  

Sobre a Avalara

We’re Avalara. We’re defining the relationship between tax and tech.

We’ve already built an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, processing nearly 40 billion customer API calls and over 5 million tax returns a year.

Last year, we became a billion-dollar business, and our tribe expanded by a cool thousand people - there’s nearly 5,000 of us now. Our growth is real, and we’re not slowing down - not until we’ve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world.

We’re bright, innovative and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear. It captures our quirky spirit and optimistic mindset. It shows off the culture we’ve designed, that empowers our people to win. Ownership and achievement go hand in hand here. We instill passion in our people through the trust we place in them.

We’ve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too.

EEO Statement

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our company — we don’t want people to fit into our culture, but to enrich it. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, US Veteran status, or any other factor protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.