Technical Architect / Software Engineer

Our story

Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.

With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

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To learn more about us, visit stradaglobal.com

Role Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Cloud Solutions Architect to strengthen our dynamic architecture team at Strada. If you are an architect looking to expand your horizons or a senior developer aspiring to transition into product architecture, come join our team! You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud technologies and help shape the future of our platform.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and development of scalable, secure, and reliable software architectures under the guidance of senior architects.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of Strada’s Well-Architected Framework on Azure.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure architectural principles are followed and implemented effectively.
• Enforce architectural best practices, standards, and guidelines across the development teams.
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide guidance to development teams on design patterns, coding standards, and best practices.
• Support the migration of existing applications to cloud platforms, ensuring optimal performance and cost-efficiency.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends and evaluate their potential impact on Strada’s architecture.
• Create and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, including diagrams, models, and technical specifications.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and practices that enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience as a lead developer or currently an architect.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies.
• Experience with Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, and security.
• Familiarity with the Azure Cloud platform and Azure’s Well-Architected Framework.
• Proficient in multiple programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript.
• Deep understanding of software design principles, patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and SOA.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, or Azure Bicep.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and analytically.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet, and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.

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Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.