Rylem Staffing · 4 hours ago
Software Engineering Architect
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $170K/yr
8+ years expRylem Staffing is seeking a Software Engineering Architect who will be responsible for defining, designing, and governing the architecture of complex software systems. This role involves ensuring applications are secure, scalable, and resilient, while guiding teams in modern software delivery practices within a cloud-native environment.
AccountingConsultingFinanceInformation TechnologyRecruitingStaffing AgencyTraining
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Sheila Alarte
Responsibilities
Design architectural strategies for large-scale, enterprise-grade software systems leveraging modern SDLC practices, CI/CD pipelines, service mesh architectures, and container orchestration
Incorporate performance, security, scalability, and operational manageability into all architectural decisions
Define and validate high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) standards for containerized applications and supporting infrastructure
Establish and maintain architectural best practices and patterns for microservices, service mesh implementations (e.g., Istio, Envoy), and container orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift)
Develop technology roadmaps for core runtime components such as Java, Spring Boot, and shared libraries, ensuring proactive CVE management and alignment with organizational security requirements
Review and approve engineering design proposals to ensure compliance with architectural principles and modern software delivery standards
Evaluate and recommend appropriate technology solutions — including Infrastructure-as-Code tools, CI/CD systems, and application frameworks — aligned with GitOps methodologies
Lead proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives to assess emerging DevSecOps, cloud-native, and service mesh technologies
Partner with platform, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence across systems
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers on CI/CD automation, testing frameworks, service mesh best practices, and container orchestration
Operate with autonomy and strategic foresight, making independent architectural decisions that support long-term organizational objectives
Qualification
Required
10 years of CORE JAVA Expertise
Kubernetes foundation understanding
cloud native expertise
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (required)
Minimum of 8 years of experience in software design and/or architecture, with substantial prior experience in software development
Proven background in building and modernizing applications within containerized and hybrid environments (OpenShift, Kubernetes)
Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, and cloud-native application development
Demonstrated ability to design resilient, high-performance, and secure systems
Deep understanding of modern software architectures (Microservices, Distributed Systems, Cloud, Service Mesh)
Proficiency in multiple programming languages, ideally Java and one or more of Python, Go, or Node.js
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), GitOps, and DevSecOps principles
Familiarity with observability, monitoring, and performance optimization tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Demonstrated leadership and collaboration across architecture and engineering teams
Company
Rylem Staffing
RYLEM Staffing is an agency specializing in IT, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, HR, and Creative roles across the US.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mike Dades
CEO and Founder
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