Software Architect
Location: Seattle, WA
Job Type: contract
Company: IDR
Category: Development and Architecture
Job Description Apply Now
IDR is seeking a Software Architect to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Seattle, WA. This role focuses on designing scalable backend architectures and building modern applications in a hybrid cloud environment. The company operates within the technology industry, emphasizing innovative software solutions and cloud services.
Position Overview for the Software Architect:
- Lead the design and development of scalable, distributed backend architectures, including microservices and APIs.
- Collaborate with front-end teams to ensure seamless integration using REST/GraphQL APIs.
- Drive the adoption of containerization, orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines to support reliable application deployment.
- Leverage deep expertise in Go (Golang), relational data modeling, and performance tuning for high-traffic environments.
- Utilize cloud services across Azure and AWS to optimize infrastructure, security, and storage solutions.
Requirements for the Software Architect:
- 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 2–3+ years in an architect or lead engineer role.
- Strong hands-on experience designing and building backend services in Go (Golang).
- Deep experience with relational data modeling and performance tuning for MySQL in high-traffic/large-data environments.
- Experience with React for building modern, component-based front-end applications.
- Expertise with Azure cloud services for application hosting, storage, networking, and security.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive compensation package
- Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
- Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.
Why IDR?
- 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
$80-$100/hr All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.