Architectural Software Engineer

rchitectural Software Engineer
Location: Nashville TN
Full-Time Employment with CLIENT
Hybrid Work Schedule (2 days/week from Office in Nashville)

Client is looking for an Architectural Software Engineer to lead the technical vision and architectural strategy of our web and mobile application platforms. In this role, the Engineer will shape the design of scalable, performant, and secure systems, while also contributing hands-on code and guiding the engineering team toward engineering excellence. Play a pivotal role in ensuring client's technology stack supports current and future business needs with agility, efficiency, and quality. This role is ideal for someone who balances deep technical expertise with strategic thinking and thrives on building systems that scale and last. This Engineer has to shape platforms, guide teams, and deliver impactful solutions. The product development team designs and builds software experiences for mobile and web that are uniquely valuable for the Client's diverse, global, and high- energy entertainment industry culture of agents, executives, artists, and business partners

Responsibilities
This Architectural Software Engineer will be expected to take a leadership role in designing, developing, and delivering robust web and mobile applications and their supporting APIs and services. Working in an agile, cross-functional team, the Engineer will collaborate with designers, product managers, and fellow engineers to create scalable solutions that meet user needs and business objectives. Beyond development, this Engineer will be expected to:
- Architect Scalable Solutions: Define and own the architecture for complex, distributed systems across web, mobile, and backend layers. Make strategic decisions around frameworks, patterns, APIs, data modeling, and infrastructure.
- Lead Technical Direction: Set standards for engineering excellence, performance, and maintainability. Provide clear direction on code quality, system design, and best practices across the team.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with product managers, designers, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into technical solutions.
- Mentor and Influence: Act as a technical leader and mentor for developers across the group. Lead code reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and architectural discussions.
- Evaluate and Integrate Technologies: Continuously assess emerging tools, frameworks, and platforms. Make recommendations and lead adoption of technologies that align with the long-term vision.

Required Capabilities
- Education - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience). 7+ years of full stack development experience, with at least 3 years in an architectural or technical leadership role.
- Languages and Frameworks - Must be highly proficient in JavaScript and TypeScript, with 5+ years of experience building production-level applications. Deep experience with React, Redux, and modern testing tools (e.g., React Testing Library, Jest, Cypress, Playright) is essential. Strong understanding of Node.js with frameworks like Express or Hapi.js and experience building robust RESTful APIs is also a requirement. Strong understanding of API design, microservices, and architectural patterns such as event-driven and domain-driven design.
- Architecture & Best Practices - Should be comfortable designing scalable solutions and implementing design patterns that optimize for maintainability and performance.
- Databases - Proven experience with both SQL and NoSQL systems. Understanding of data caching, sharding, and replication strategies. Hands-on experience with MongoDB and Elasticsearch is particularly valuable. Tools & Platforms - Proficient with Git and GitHub for source control and collaborative development. Familiar with browser debugging tools (e.g., Chrome DevTools). Experience with cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Methodologies & Mindset - Experienced in Agile methodologies and Continuous Delivery. Strong testing discipline across the stack, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests. Deep understanding of HTTP, web security, performance optimization, and API testing tools. Passion for performance tuning, web optimization, scalable design, clean, readable, and well-documented code. Knowledge of web security principles, API authentication mechanisms, and secure coding practices.
- Leadership and Communication - Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Track record of influencing engineering culture, mentoring talent, and driving cross-team initiatives.
- Shipping. Expected have a passion and experience shipping and maintaining production software products. Must have strong verbal, written and visual presentation skills. Client will be most interested in candidates exhibiting a passion for details, solving problems, simplicity, quality, and moving quickly.