Hybrid Product Architect

at Niyam IT

• Job title: Product Architect
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Angular, AWS, Azure, Cloud, Cyber Security, Distributed Systems, DynamoDB, Google Cloud Platform, Hibernate, Java, JavaScript, Microservices, MongoDB, NoSQL, Postgres, Spring, .NET
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Ashburn, United States

About the role

• Product Architect serving as technical lead for Agile development team at Niyam IT. Involves architecting scalable and secure solutions across multiple platforms while collaborating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for an Agile development team, owning all aspects of application architecture including UI, APIs, microservices, databases, and cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and stakeholders to define business needs and design solutions that align with enterprise architecture standards.
• Lead Agile ceremonies and platform demonstrations, providing technical direction throughout planning, development, testing, and release cycles.
• Drive architectural design and review activities, ensuring all initiatives align with enterprise goals and future-state architecture.
• Partner with the SecDevOps team to onboard new applications to cloud-based infrastructure.
• Design solutions within a multi-tenant cloud environment supporting legacy and modern applications (.NET, Java, COTS).
• Identify and address risks, compliance issues, and performance concerns related to architectural design.
• Mentor developers and testers, fostering an environment of learning, innovation, and accountability.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and strategies for improving software development and testing processes.
• Oversee code reviews, ensure high-quality deliverables, and maintain adherence to established standards.
• Collaborate across teams to support migration from legacy systems to modern, cloud-based microservices architectures.
• Review cybersecurity assessments and static code analysis results, defining remediation plans to improve software quality and compliance.

Requirements

• US Citizenship with ability to successfully complete a federal background investigation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field (equivalent practical experience may be considered).
• 7+ years of software development experience , including work as a software architect, technical lead, or senior developer.
• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and frameworks such as Spring, Angular, and Hibernate .
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and distributed systems concepts including scalability, resiliency, and fault tolerance.
• Proven knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) , design patterns, and modular software design.
• Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs securely and efficiently.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB).
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience leading technical efforts in Agile teams.
• Demonstrated ability to perform architecture reviews, system integration , and performance optimization.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to convey complex technical concepts across multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits : We’ve got you covered with 100% company-paid health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Peace of Mind : Enjoy free short-term and long-term disability coverage, ensuring your financial security in any situation.
• Flexible Work Hours : Life doesn’t always fit into a 9 to 5 schedule. We offer flexibility to help you manage your work-life balance effectively.
• Remote and Hybrid Work : Niyam understands the value of flexibility. We offer remote and hybrid work options on our projects.
• Paid Time Off : Recharge and rejuvenate with our generous paid time off policy.
• Retirement Plans : We care about your future. Niyam offers retirement plans to help you secure your long-term financial goals.
• Career Growth : Niyam is not just a job; it’s a career journey. We provide a supportive environment for your professional development and offer fully paid opportunities (including technology and business conferences) for training and advancement within the company.
• Great People : Our people are the blueprint of who Niyam is to the industry and community.
• Great Environment : Niyam fosters a great environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive.
• Diversity & Inclusion : We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives. Your unique ideas are welcomed and celebrated every day at Niyam.