Description:
As a Staff Software Architect at Wiser Solutions, you will serve as a senior technology leader who connects strategic vision with hands-on execution. This role is ideal for an architect who thrives in guiding large-scale platform evolution, mentoring technical teams, and solving complex engineering problems with practical, modern solutions.
You will partner closely with engineers, managers, and executives to shape architecture, drive technical transformation, and ensure cost-efficient, scalable, cloud-native solutions across our platform.
This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who
- Excels at making architectural decisions in ambiguous situations
- Balances technical rigor with business pragmatism
- Leads through expertise and influence rather than authority
- Enjoys solving hard problems hands-on
- Invests in mentoring others while continually growing themselves
Architectural Leadership & Strategy
- Partner with the Chief Architect to align vision and shape long-term technology strategy
- Review designs, epics, and proposals to ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability
- Lead and facilitate design reviews, guiding teams on microservices, DDD, hexagonal architecture, and event-driven design
- Drive technical transformation through hands-on prototyping, emerging tech adoption, and architectural modernization
Cloud & Platform Excellence
- Design and deliver cloud-native, Kubernetes-based solutions with deep AWS expertise
- Monitor and optimize cloud expenditure using FinOps practices
- Lead initiatives for platform reliability, performance, and infrastructure cost management
- Support multi-cloud strategies and evaluate new cloud services where appropriate
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Partner with product, engineering, and leadership to balance technical excellence with business priorities
- Communicate architectural decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Mentor engineers and foster strong architectural thinking across teams
- Present architecture vision and progress to stakeholders with clarity and influence
Hands-on Technical Delivery
- Design and implement key platform components when needed
- Create proofs-of-concept for evaluating and integrating new technologies
- Stay proficient in multiple programming languages (TypeScript, Node.js, Python preferred; Go a strong bonus)
- Contribute to on-call rotations for critical production systems
Qualifications
Experience & Leadership
- 10+ years of progressive experience in software architecture, including several at a senior/principal level
- Demonstrated ability to influence and shape architectural direction at organizational scale
- Proven track record leading technical transformation initiatives
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to inspire without direct authority
Technical Expertise – Cloud & Infrastructure
- Deep expertise in AWS and Kubernetes – essential for success in this role
- Experience with multiple cloud vendors and multi-cloud approaches
- Strong DevOps/CI-CD background, with hands-on experience in Terraform
- Familiarity with cloud cost optimization frameworks and FinOps practices