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Vetted software architect in Singapore (UTC+8)
18+ yrs. of IT exp. developing & maintaining complex distributed systems; 4+ yrs. of technical leadership exp. managing diverse team & driving multiple large- scale projects. Currently working as Senior Technology consultant in an exchange in FX domain
Vetted software architect in Singapore (UTC+8)
Around 14 years’ experience in the Salesforce space. Architect by title, programmer by heart. Loves the code aspect of salesforce, but always keen on solutions within the declarative and configuration side of the platform. Elegance and simplicity over everything. Worked for different sides of the ecosystem; from consulting, end client, and even working with AppExchange app development partners. Key strengths lie mostly around custom development within the platform. My north star has always been in delivering fit for purpose solutions that are scalable and sustainable in the long run. Designing solutions that are elegant and help customers leverage their investment to the Salesforce platform to the fullest. Disclaimer: currently travelling/backpacking at the moment Feel free to connect in LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-encarnacion-salesforce/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-encarnacion-salesforce/)
Vetted software architect in Singapore (UTC+8)
Hi There I am Madhav. Hope you are doing great and life's treating you well. I am a tech Lead with 10 years of experience building scalable and maintainable software systems for SaaS across various industries such as AI, Workflow Orchestration, and Retail Price Intelligence. I am comfortable working in both styles as an "independent contributor" or "working with a team". My previous experience includes building backend systems/APIs in various languages (Ruby, Python, Java) for microservices, creating and managing infrastructure across AWS following Infrastructure as a Code principles, and designing the architecture of various components involved in an AI recruiting assistant. I firmly believe in clear communication and engagement with client to align on measurable deliverables and making sure it's delivered in time with accountability. I am looking forward to hear from you and understand more about this role. I will be happy to understand how can I help you in building the next Big Thing. Talk to you soon. Cheers!
Vetted software architect in Singapore (UTC+8)
Experienced Lead Architect with 15+ years in delivering business automation and high-transactional web applications. Skilled in leading teams to build scalable, secure, and user-centric solutions for startups to enterprises. Proficient in JavaScript ES6, NextJS, ReactJS, TypeScript, Angular, REST APIs, CSS, RDBMS, and NoSQL databases. Key Achievements: - AI-Driven SaaS Strategy: Led the company’s SaaS Customer Experience (Cx) strategy, integrating AI via open-source LLMs to enhance platform usability, driving user engagement and satisfaction. - Legacy Modernization: Delivered a 10x increase in developer productivity by rewriting and modernizing a 5+ year legacy codebase in just 3 months, ensuring scalability and maintainability. - Security & Efficiency: Implemented Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Single Sign-On (SSO) to streamline access management, while introducing feature flagging to reduce Mean Time to Recovery (MTTR) by 40%. - Performance Optimization: Boosted app performance, achieving top-tier Google Lighthouse scores, and led localization strategies to support global users with regional number, date, and text formats. - Scalable Solutions: Designed and executed scalable system architectures, ensuring seamless integration of new features and reducing operational toil. Delivering innovative, scalable solutions under tight deadlines, I focus on collaboration, efficiency, and exceptional user experiences. •Programming Languages HTML5 - JavaScript - CSS - ActionScript 2 / 3 - PHP - C# .NET - Java - Python - SQL •Frameworks / Technologies ReactJS - NextJS - AngularJS - Typescript - ANTD - Responsive Design - Single Page Applications - REST API - Node JS - SASS - Bootstrap - Drupal - Adobe Flex - GWT (Google Web Toolkit) •Database MYSQL - MSSQL - Mongo - Stored Procedures - Neo4J - CouchDB - Realm •Mobile Development Android Native - React Native - Cordova (PhoneGap) for iOS / Android - iOS AppStore deployment Management - Google AdMob
Remote software architect in Singapore (UTC+8)
* Chronicled success with extensive experience in driving multifaceted projects, complex dependencies & multi-million-dollar budgets, across Gov/Public Sector, BFSI, eCom/mCom, Telecomm, Services, Loyalty Management and BPO domains. * Exceptional performance in complex Software Development Management. Managing team for software development along with operation (DevOps). * Managing standard and skills for CoE (Center of Excellence). * Identify and pursue new business opportunities, generating leads, proposals, and contracts for Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE/CRM/Sales & Service’ engagements. * Excellent know-how on end-to-end process of Business Analysis & As-Is /To-Be Analysis; excellence in Program & Project Management using Agile/Scrum, SAFe, PMP, SureStep, and Waterfall Methodology with skills in budgeting, planning, vendor selection & execution. * Expertise in concepts of end-to-end project planning & implementation including scope, cost estimation, risk analysis, and quality management. * Impeccable track record in building technology set-ups, identifying technology trends, defining processes, controlling risk, collaborating across departments, and optimizing resources in multiplatform & multi-location environment. * IT Leader, drove IT Transformations and Complex & Innovative Technology Implementations through Centre of Excellence; effectiveness in defining service standards & guidelines, governance structure, best practices for product delivery. * Expertise in mapping business requirements & translating these requirements into functional specifications, custom designing solutions (process / product) * Partner Enterprise Architect: Assisted top 10 Global SI like PwC, Avanade, Infosys, Wipro for winning strategic deals in Business Application domain.
Remote software architect in Singapore (UTC+8)
With over 17 years of experience in application development, specializing in architecting and implementing robust, cloud-based solutions. I specialize in managing and administering OpenShift clusters, ensuring high availability, scalability, and optimal performance for complex, high-volume applications. I have deployed and managed Kubernetes clusters, utilizing advanced orchestration techniques, and have extensive experience with Helm charts for efficient application deployment and configuration. Experienced in Site Reliability Engineering with a focus on managing and optimizing environments on OpenShift, Azure, and AWS clouds. Skilled in Docker, Java, Spring Boot, MongoDB, Redis and microservices architecture to ensure the resilience and scalability of applications. I leverage monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, and Splunk to track system health, performance, and troubleshoot issues efficiently, ensuring seamless operations and minimal downtime in complex, distributed systems. Specialising in Java technologies, I possess expertise in Spring Boot, Microservices, and Spring Cloud, enabling me to design and implement robust and efficient architectures.
Remote software architect in Singapore (UTC+8)
Dedicated and detail-oriented Platform/Integration Architect with more than 12+ years of IT experience Integration Consultancy and Application Consultancy (4+ years Integration Dev in Japan). Deep practical integration and API-driven integration experience with multiple market leading technologies with hands on experience in working with DevOps culture across teams.
Remote software architect in Singapore (UTC+8)
Passionate developer who loves to learn new technologies and various business processes and domains.
Remote software architect in Singapore (UTC+8)
With +9 years as a senior full-stack developer, I seek challenging projects, leadership roles offering collaboration with skilled professionals. I value positive company culture, competitive compensation. Driven by "Creation is my life," I aim to leverage cutting-edge techs, make a significant impact.
Remote software architect in Singapore (UTC+8)
I am Sumit Jain, a seasoned iOS engineer with over 10 years of experience crafting high-performance, user-centric mobile applications. I specialize in Swift and SwiftUI, with a strong command of iOS frameworks, design patterns, and modern architectural principles like MVVM, VIPER, and Clean Architecture. My journey spans leading roles at top-tier companies like **foodpanda (Delivery Hero)**, **Paytm**, and currently **Dyson Singapore**, where I’ve consistently delivered impactful features for millions of users. From architecting subscription systems at foodpanda to enhancing environmental control interfaces at Dyson, I bring a blend of deep technical expertise and strong product sense. I thrive in collaborative environments—working closely with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior developers, and maintaining high standards through code reviews and CI/CD practices. Passionate about innovation and continuous learning, I stay up to date with the latest in iOS development, performance optimization, and testing methodologies. If you’re building something meaningful and need an iOS engineer who’s hands-on, quality-driven, and always curious—let’s connect.
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Get startedArc offers pre-vetted remote developers skilled in every programming language, framework, and technology. Look through our popular remote developer specializations below.
Arc helps you build your team with our network of full-time and freelance software architects worldwide.
We assist you in assembling your ideal team of programmers in your preferred location and timezone.
In today’s world, most companies have code-based needs that require developers to help build and maintain. For instance, if your business has a website or an app, you’ll need to keep it updated to ensure you continue to provide positive user experiences. At times, you may even need to revamp your website or app. This is where hiring a developer becomes crucial.
Depending on the stage and scale of your product and services, you may need to hire a software architect, multiple engineers, or even a full remote developer team to help keep your business running. If you’re a startup or a company running a website, your product will likely grow out of its original skeletal structure. Hiring full-time remote software architects can help keep your website up-to-date.
To hire a software architect, you need to go through a hiring process of defining your needs, posting a job description, screening resumes, conducting interviews, testing candidates’ skills, checking references, and making an offer.
Arc offers three services to help you hire software architects effectively and efficiently. Hire full-time software architects from a vetted candidates pool, with new options every two weeks, and pay through prepaid packages or per hire. Alternatively, hire the top 2.3% of expert freelance software architects in 72 hours, with weekly payments.
If you’re not ready to commit to the paid plans, our free job posting service is for you. By posting your job on Arc, you can reach up to 450,000 developers around the world. With that said, the free plan will not give you access to pre-vetted software architects.
Furthermore, we’ve partnered with compliance and payroll platforms Deel and Remote to make paperwork and hiring across borders easier. This way, you can focus on finding the right software architects for your company, and let Arc handle the logistics.
There are two types of platforms you can hire software architects from: general and niche marketplaces. General platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and Gigster offer a variety of non-vetted talents unlimited to developers. While you can find software architects on general platforms, top tech talents generally avoid general marketplaces in order to escape bidding wars.
If you’re looking to hire the best remote software architects, consider niche platforms like Arc that naturally attract and carefully vet their software architects for hire. This way, you’ll save time and related hiring costs by only interviewing the most suitable remote software architects.
Some factors to consider when you hire software architects include the platform’s specialty, developer’s geographical location, and the service’s customer support. Depending on your hiring budget, you may also want to compare the pricing and fee structure.
Make sure to list out all of the important factors when you compare and decide on which remote developer job board and platform to use to find software architects for hire.
Writing a good software architect job description is crucial in helping you hire software architects that your company needs. A job description’s key elements include a clear job title, a brief company overview, a summary of the role, the required duties and responsibilities, and necessary and preferred experience. To attract top talent, it's also helpful to list other perks and benefits, such as flexible hours and health coverage.
Crafting a compelling job title is critical as it's the first thing that job seekers see. It should offer enough information to grab their attention and include details on the seniority level, type, and area or sub-field of the position.
Your company description should succinctly outline what makes your company unique to compete with other potential employers. The role summary for your remote software architect should be concise and read like an elevator pitch for the position, while the duties and responsibilities should be outlined using bullet points that cover daily activities, tech stacks, tools, and processes used.
For a comprehensive guide on how to write an attractive job description to help you hire software architects, read our Engineer Job Description Guide & Templates.
The top five technical skills software architects should possess include proficiency in programming languages, understanding data structures and algorithms, experience with databases, familiarity with version control systems, and knowledge of testing and debugging.
Meanwhile, the top five soft skills are communication, problem-solving, time management, attention to detail, and adaptability. Effective communication is essential for coordinating with clients and team members, while problem-solving skills enable software architects to analyze issues and come up with effective solutions. Time management skills are important to ensure projects are completed on schedule, while attention to detail helps to catch and correct issues before they become bigger problems. Finally, adaptability is crucial for software architects to keep up with evolving technology and requirements.
You can find a variety of software architects for hire on Arc! At Arc, you can hire on a freelance, full-time, part-time, or contract-to-hire basis. For freelance software architects, Arc matches you with the right senior developer in roughly 72 hours. As for full-time remote software architects for hire, you can expect to make a successful hire in 14 days. To extend a freelance engagement to a full-time hire, a contract-to-hire fee will apply.
In addition to a variety of engagement types, Arc also offers a wide range of developers located in different geographical locations, such as Latin America and Eastern Europe. Depending on your needs, Arc offers a global network of skilled engineers in various different time zones and countries for you to choose from.
Lastly, our remote-ready software architects for hire are all mid-level and senior-level professionals. They are ready to start coding straight away, anytime, anywhere.
Arc is trusted by hundreds of startups and tech companies around the world, and we’ve matched thousands of skilled software architects with both freelance and full-time jobs. We’ve successfully helped Silicon Valley startups and larger tech companies like Spotify and Automattic hire software architects.
Every software architect for hire in our network goes through a vetting process to verify their communication abilities, remote work readiness, and technical skills. Additionally, HireAI, our GPT-4-powered AI recruiter, enables you to get instant candidate matches without searching and screening.
Not only can you expect to find the most qualified software architect on Arc, but you can also count on your account manager and the support team to make each hire a success. Enjoy a streamlined hiring experience with Arc, where we provide you with the developer you need, and take care of the logistics so you don’t need to.
Arc has a rigorous and transparent vetting process for all types of developers. To become a vetted software architect for hire on Arc, developers must pass a profile screening, complete a behavioral interview, and pass a technical interview or pair programming.
While Arc has a strict vetting process for its verified software architects, if you’re using Arc’s free job posting plan, you will only have access to non-vetted developers. If you’re using Arc to hire software architects, you can rest assured that all remote software architects have been thoroughly vetted for the high-caliber communication and technical skills you need in a successful hire.
Arc pre-screens all of our remote software architects before we present them to you. As such, all the remote software architects you see on your Arc dashboard are interview-ready candidates who make up the top 2% of applicants who pass our technical and communication assessment. You can expect the interview process to happen within days of posting your jobs to 450,000 candidates. You can also expect to hire a freelance software architect in 72 hours, or find a full-time software architect that fits your company’s needs in 14 days.
Here’s a quote from Philip, the Director of Engineering at Chegg:
“The biggest advantage and benefit of working with Arc is the tremendous reduction in time spent sourcing quality candidates. We’re able to identify the talent in a matter of days.”
Find out more about how Arc successfully helped our partners in hiring remote software architects.
Depending on the freelance developer job board you use, freelance remote software architects' hourly rates can vary drastically. For instance, if you're looking on general marketplaces like Upwork and Fiverr, you can find software architects for hire at as low as $10 per hour. However, high-quality freelance developers often avoid general freelance platforms like Fiverr to avoid the bidding wars.
When you hire software architects through Arc, they typically charge between $60-100+/hour (USD). To get a better understanding of contract costs, check out our freelance developer rate explorer.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the medium annual wage for developers in the U.S. was $120,730 in May 2021. What this amounts to is around $70-100 per hour. Note that this does not include the direct cost of hiring, which totals to about $4000 per new recruit, according to Glassdoor.
Your remote software architect’s annual salary may differ dramatically depending on their years of experience, related technical skills, education, and country of residence. For instance, if the developer is located in Eastern Europe or Latin America, the hourly rate for developers will be around $75-95 per hour.
For more frequently asked questions on hiring software architects, check out our FAQs page.