Software Architect – IT (Considering Out of State Candidates)

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Our team members enjoy competitive salaries, a well-rounded benefits package, generous paid time off (including 25 holidays, vacation, and sick leave), and an array of professional development opportunities.  We’re always looking to add to our team of more than 3,000 dedicated professionals who are leading online education worldwide with transformative digital solutions – personalized to every student.  

Job Posting End Date:

Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on

08-20-2025

Job Title:

Software Architect – IT (Considering Out of State Candidates)

Contract Type:

Employee

Annual Salary:

$90,272.00 - $162,490.00

(Support staff salary will be based on internal equity and experience)

Location:

REMOTE, USA

Job Description Summary:

Our Mission is to equip students for success by developing and delivering highly effective digital learning through an intuitive online platform.

FLVS does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law.

The Position:

Position General Summary:

The Software Architect defines business system architectures and the subsequent designing, building, modifying, upgrading, extending, and supporting of custom applications and third-party product integrations. The Software Architect has a deep understanding of business goals, objective and business outcomes, business capabilities, value-streams, and business processes.

Essential Position Functions:

• Provide technical direction and leadership for internal software development efforts

• Identify and implement technology solutions to support Research & Development initiatives including data interchange systems, security frameworks, and business intelligence systems

• Plan and architect integration layers between internal applications that manage school and student information and external partner systems, including Learning Management Systems (LMS), Curriculum Services/Courses, and Physical School based systems

• Design and develop new software products or major enhancements to existing software

• Act as highest-level technical expert, addressing problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms

• Perform feasibility analysis on potential future projects for management

• Work across internal development teams to deliver system performance and architecture improvements

• Work with leadership to identify and evaluate new technologies

• Exhibit excellent communication skills to earn trust, persuade, motivate, and mentor

• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of vendor relationships

• Work with leadership to document and present technology roadmaps and strategies

• Work together with peers and functional groups to ensure consistent approach and maximum value for development initiatives and business platforms

• Produce architectural documentation as required by the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using industry standards; maintain and evolve software architecture documents based on evolving system requirements and industry trends and technologies

• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others

• All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established

 (These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.)

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

• Industry certifications in software, systems, network, or project management disciplines, preferred

Experience:

• Eight (8) years of software and systems architecture/de