Senior Software Architect

Innosphere is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Architect with expertise in building cloud-first architecture to join our dynamic team. Our ideal candidate is experienced in working with AWS and NodeJS, developing APIs and leading teams. In this position, you will play a crucial role in architecting scalable and efficient cloud-based solutions and driving the development of high-quality software applications.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable, reliable, and secure cloud architectures using AWS services.


• Implement best practices for cloud infrastructure and application deployment.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.


• Optimize application performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency in cloud environments.


• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs to enable seamless integration between applications and systems.


• Ensure high-quality code by following coding standards, performing code reviews, and promoting best practices.


• Implement security measures and authentication mechanisms to protect APIs and sensitive data.


• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to define project requirements and milestones.


• Utilize your expertise in NodeJS to develop server-side applications, microservices, and backend systems.


• Implement best practices for NodeJS development, including code organization, error handling, and performance optimization.


• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior developers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.


• Significant professional (7+ years) experience as a Software Engineer, with a focus on cloud-first architectures and NodeJS development.


• Strong expertise in designing, building, and maintaining applications on AWS cloud platforms.


• Extensive experience in developing RESTful APIs and integrating third-party APIs.


• Proven proficiency in NodeJS and related frameworks such as Express or NestJS.


• Experience with GitLab, GitHub, CircleCI, Jenkins


• Familiarity with mobile frameworks


• Solid understanding of software development principles, best practices, and design patterns.


• Experience leading a small team of developers, providing technical guidance and mentoring.


• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.


• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

About Innosphere:

Founded in 1997, Innosphere provides technology staffing solutions to clients across North America. We have specialized in remote work for over 15 years. Our staffing solutions include fully managed development teams coupled with expert consulting, full-time hiring, and flexible staffing.

Innosphere is a permanent remote company but we do have an office location in Guelph to provide employees opportunities to work intermittently in an office environment. We have collaborative space for meetings, lunches, and company events. Our employees have the freedom to choose where they prefer to work.

Innosphere is committed to providing its employees with endless possibilities to learn new things and to work with the latest technologies.

When we hire, we look for people who align with our core values:

Remote First: Innosphere is a remote company but offers in-office workspace. Employee connections are fostered through shared experiences and events.
Community Involvement: Innosphere strives to make a difference in the community through charity initiatives and volunteer opportunities.
Employee Growth: Innosphere provides opportunities to work with new technologies and funds employee training. Our philosophy is to promote internally when possible.

Life as an Innospherian - Who we are and how we work:

• Work From Home


• Flexible Work Schedule


• Team Owned Deliverables


• Charity Initiatives


• Promote From Within

Some other perks:

• Generous Time Off


• Above Average Benefits (Dental, Health, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, Life, Dependent Life)


• Home Office Benefit Program


• Yearly Professional Development Budget


• Annual Fitness Benefit


• Lunch & Learns and Virtual Events


• Annual In-Person Celebrations


• RRSP with Company Match


• Volunteer Days


• Sports Tickets for Raptors & Blue Jays games


• Birthday Club

Innosphere welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Only applicants meeting the criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process. All applicants are subject to a criminal, educational, and employment history background check. Must be currently residing in Canada and legally permitted to work in Canada.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care


• Extended health care


• Paid time off


• RRSP match


• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote