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Follett School Solutions

Software Architect

Follett School Solutions, Mchenry, Illinois, United States, 60050

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Company Overview:

Everything we do is for educators. We're partnering with them to advance a bold vision for education that boosts district performance and student success. At Follett Software, we empower educators across roles with technology that streamlines processes and manages information and resources to improve their schools, increase student success, and drive the future of education. We believe that by empowering educators to amplify their impact on students' lives, we can change the world. Our goal and mission is to drive the future of education. We are inspired by educators to deliver transformative technology. Our innovative, connected solutions simplify challenges and offer a seamless and intuitive experience.

Position Overview:

The

Architect

position will lead

the design and evolution of enterprise-grade software solutions. This role provides strategic technical direction and architectural oversight across product development initiatives, ensuring

systems are scalable, secure, and

high performing

.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical

expertise

, strong leadership skills, and a passion for innovation in modern software architecture.

Responsibilities

Define and drive the architectural vision for new and existing software platforms.

Lead and mentor development teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align architecture with business goals and product strategy.

Provide high-level analysis and technical guidance across development teams and stakeholders.

Oversee the integration of distributed components developed by multiple product teams

Qualifications Preferred:

Bachelor's degree

in Computer Science

or related field

preferred;

equivalent

professional

experience

considered

Years of Experience: 10+ years including 2+ years in technical lead, software architecture or technical leadership role, serving as the go-to-expert for architectural decisions

Enterprise

Java

frameworks and platforms, including

Wildfly

and

Quarkus

.

Microsoft SQL Server

and

MongoDB

for data management.

Proven experience designing and implementing complex, distributed systems using modern enterprise technologies.

Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and the strategic integration of AI technologies.

Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence technical direction across teams and stakeholders.

EEO

Follett Software

provides

equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to

, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.

If you are

interested

in applying for employment and need

assistance

or

an accommodation

in the application process due to a disability, please contact us by email

and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Email:

recruiting@follettsoftware.com

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