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Aksel ., Software architecture developer for hire
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Aksel .

Vetted Software architecture developer in the United States (UTC-5)

With over 15 years of all-rounded expertise in staff software engineering and architecture, I boast a proven track record in designing highly scalable compute-intensive workflows. My focus industries span fintech, e-commerce/retail, and private/public cloud data processing and management. I command a broad range of computer science skills, from design and implementation to RESTful services and distributed systems. A certified Scrum Master, I lead feature tracks roadmaps with Agile methodologies, employing Test Driven Development. Lastly, I bring a fresh cosmopolitan drive, dynamic, and assertive presence to the teams I work with. I collaborate closely with top companies, startups, and entrepreneurs to ensure that their projects are not only completed on time but also excel in quality and performance. Through clear and effective communication, I ensure that all stakeholders are aligned and informed throughout the project lifecycle. My dedication to code excellence and adherence to industry best practices guarantee that the software solutions delivered are robust, scalable, and maintainable. By setting and upholding high delivery standards, I empower teams to achieve their goals efficiently and exceed expectations.

Alexander R., Software architecture freelance coder
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Alexander R.

Vetted Software architecture developer in the United Kingdom (UTC+1)

Senior Engineering Manager @ Meta, HSBC, MOO Experience - Banking, Payments, eCommerce, Integrity and Privacy Project management, Engineers growth, Communication, Conflict resolution, Hiring, Culture, Processes

Erlie S., freelance Software architecture developer
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Erlie S.

Vetted Software architecture developer in the United States (UTC-7)

Experienced software engineer with 5.5 years of proven expertise at Google, Wish, and IBM. Willing to accommodate the required timezone. Currently located in the US but I'm willing to relocate to APAC to accommodate the timezone

Matthew L., Software architecture freelance developer
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Matthew L.

Vetted Software architecture developer in the United States (UTC-5)

I have 20+ years in the technology industry and have serviced the financial, government, insurance, healthcare, energy, startup/technology, and retail sectors ranging from data architecture, software engineering, R&D, DevOps, management, strategic consulting, patented applications, and high-value revenue-generating applications & architecture. I hold patents in secured distributed messaging architecture, contribute to numerous open-source projects, and have conducted pioneering research in resilient cloud architectures based on fault-tolerant rough-set grammars. I hold patents in secure distributed messaging architecture, contribute to numerous open-source projects, and have conducted pioneering research in resilient cloud architectures based on fault-tolerant rough-set grammars. ● High-Performance Computing (HPC) ● Microservices Architecture ● Multi-Agent Distributed Computation ● Highly scalable Service Oriented Architectures (SOA) ● Predictive Big Data Analytics ● Consensus Algorithm Design ● High-Value Research & Development ● Cloud Architecture and Implementation ● DevOps and Security Penetration Testing ● System Virtualization and Containerization ● Data Center Relocations ● Security Audits ● Server Performance Management ● Capacity and Deployment Planning ● Management ● Storage Management ● Network Infrastructure Design and Implementation

Max B., Software architecture programmer for hire
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Max B.

Vetted Software architecture developer in the Netherlands (UTC+2)

👋 Hello! I'm a seasoned software engineer with 12+ years of experience. I specialize in iOS and Flutter and also have 5+ YOE of C++ development. I can give you architectural advice, help you resolve errors in your code, and give you a hand with reviewing your code and finding a tech stack suitable for the needs of your project. I have several large-scale projects under my belt, such as: - [Uber app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/uber-request-a-ride/id368677368) (where I helped with building the payments platform) - [JetBrains Space](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jetbrains-space/id1474043444) - [Philips Hue](https://apps.apple.com/nl/app/philips-hue/id1055281310) - [StyleSpace](https://stylespace.app/) Throughout my career, I have been responsible for creating solo projects, working in small and large teams, and managing and refactoring legacy code. Let's build great things together!

Shashikant S., top Software architecture developer
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Shashikant S.

Vetted Software architecture developer in the United States (UTC-8)

Customer-focused technical leader with 18+ years of experience in team leadership, organizational strategy, development roadmaps, and delivering innovative products while managing risks. Skilled in leading design and development efforts, prioritizing optimal solutions and timely deliveries. Versatile in transitioning between roles such as Solution Architect, Application Architect, Enterprise Architect, Product Manager, Project Manager, Principal Engineer, and People Manager. Language agnostic developer at heart (primarily working in C#, C++, Java), balancing big-picture vision with detail-oriented analysis and agile processes, managing complex projects in SaaS, B2B, and B2C environments. I am also an AWS Certified Solution Architect. My professional journey includes roles at Oracle, LegalZoom, Microsoft, Varian, and PayPal, where I contributed significantly to enterprise-level projects. Additionally, I have developed system/OS-level applications and software during my tenure at Microsoft, PalmSource, Xerox, and Verizon. Leadership Skills 10+ years in managing teams of up to 12-members as a Technical Manager/Engineering Lead/Principal Engineer. Path finder with participative/servant leadership style, persistent learner and ability to manage all aspects of Software Development; innovation driven, persistent and skilled in navigating complexities/risks

Kshitij D., Software architecture freelance developer
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Kshitij D.

Vetted Software architecture developer in the United States (UTC-7)

Principal engineer and innovation leader with extensive expertise across enterprise and cloud software, hardware platforms, operating systems, memory and storage, distributed programming frameworks, machine learning, and microarchitecture. Focused on developing innovative software / hardware / AI-infused methods for optimizing performance, scalability, seamless hardware acceleration, and resource efficiency. Decades of experience in translating business requirements into software architecture, code development and integration, testing, and, optimizing from algorithmic to communication behaviors, and assembly level execution in enterprise and cloud scale deployments.

Chakravarthy A., Software architecture software engineer
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Chakravarthy A.

Vetted Software architecture developer in the United States (UTC-5)

Technology-savvy Enterprise professional with an overall 15+ years of IT experience in planning, designing, implementing, and maintaining applications in multi-cloud AWS/Azure/GCP/IBM. Proven history of leveraging technical leadership, relationship management, and management skills to drive enterprise application success across various industries including financial, healthcare, Telecom, Airlines, and Transportation. Proven track record in leading projects for user account life cycle management, IAM integrations with internal/external tools, and Role Based Access Control (RBAC) strategies. Extensive experience in leading architecture and design initiatives in .NET and J2EE frameworks following a variety of development methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Kanban).

Madhava ., freelance Software architecture programmer
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Madhava .

Vetted Software architecture developer in the United States (UTC-8)

• Having 13 years of extensive professional experience in planning, design, architecture, development, implementation, testing, and maintenance of software products and applications. • Interaction with product owners and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective IT strategies and roadmaps, utilizing design methodologies for optimal technical solutions and documentation. • Technical Leadership: - Led a project team in developing cost-effective solutions that align with customer needs and adhere to development standards provided technical guidance and mentorship and collaborated with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, product owners, and project managers. • Communicate complex solution concepts effectively to all management levels, establishing strong stakeholder relationships while providing mentorship and career development support within IT, promoting a collaborative, diverse, and learning-focused environment. • Provide technology guidance and insight to various business technologies, domain leaders support users with Business Requirements, and develop Functional requirements and Technical Specifications based on defined Business Requirements. • Evaluate risks and devise contingency plans, considering potential impacts on system performance and data integrity. • Evaluate various technologies, performing a proof of concept in each, and define the recommended solution. • Composes Statement of Work or other documents, using departmental automation tools as available, to craft detailed and accurate deliverables that specify processes, technology, staffing, and project management involved in proposed services solutions. • Have done a "trusted expert advisor" role as a Subject Matter Expert for technical services, to both internal and external customers, ranging from formal advice to internal and external customer presentations. • Salesforce Development: - Customize and configure Salesforce solutions using declarative tools and Apex programming and Design and implement Salesforce data models and manage data migration tasks that include configuration, and development using Apex, Visual Force, Triggers, Lightning, communities, Flows, Lightning Web Components, integration with 3rd party systems using REST API and event-based integration patterns, web services, APIs, ETL tools, middleware, production support, and data migration. • Oversee implementation and adoption of new technology acquisition, including performing hands-on technical implementation. • Project Management: - Oversee the end-to-end development lifecycle of Salesforce projects and coordinate with project managers to ensure timely and successful project delivery. • Governance and Best Practices: - Enforce Salesforce best practices around defined architectural patterns, strategies, quality standards, and governance policies and change management model, security and compliance considerations are addressed in Salesforce implementations and quality standards proven for use in business domains. • Led a code review to ensure compliance with coding standards and drive quality assurance. • Problem-Solving: - Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in Salesforce applications Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to the development team. Release Management: - Manage Salesforce release cycles and version control deploy and validate changes in a controlled and efficient manner and oversee the support of Salesforce Orgs and environments, implementing and improving security policies. • In-depth experience in CRM business processes like Forecasting, Campaign Management, Lead Management, Account Management, Opportunity Management, Quote Management, Contract and Subscription Management, Incident Management, and Case Management. • Experience with DevOps (performing continuous integration in Salesforce and automation deployments). • Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing robust, scalable solutions aligned with business needs. • Stay up to date with the latest Salesforce features and releases, and proactively identify opportunities for innovation. • Experience in Agile Software Development Methodologies where we use JIRA to update user stories and maintain content in confluence pages. • Hands-on Technical Architecture Experience in Salesforce FSL and Mobile application and Salesforce CPQ. • Have experience with Einstein Analytics and Knowledge of Service Max App for customizing the service cloud-related activities.

Terrance W., Software architecture freelance programmer
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Terrance W.

Vetted Software architecture developer in the United States (UTC-6)

I am a versatile software engineer with experience in full-stack, mobile, and web development. I have worked on various projects using technologies like React, Redux, and React Native, while also mentoring and training teammates.

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Why hire a Software architecture developer?

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 architecture developer, multiple developers, 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 architecture developers can help keep your website up-to-date.

How do I hire Software architecture developers?

To hire a Software architecture developer, 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 architecture developers effectively and efficiently. Hire full-time Software architecture developers 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 architecture engineers 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 architecture developers.

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 architecture developer for your company, and let Arc handle the logistics.

Where do I hire the best remote Software architecture developers?

There are two types of platforms you can hire Software architecture programmers 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 architecture developers 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 architecture developers, consider niche platforms like Arc that naturally attract and carefully vet their Software architecture developers for hire. This way, you’ll save time and related hiring costs by only interviewing the most suitable remote Software architecture developer candidates.

Some factors to consider when you hire Software architecture developers 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 architecture developers for hire.

How do I write a Software architecture developer job description?

Writing a good Software architecture developer job description is crucial in helping you hire Software architecture programmers 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 architecture developer 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 architecture programmers, read our Software Engineer Job Description Guide & Templates.

What skills should I look for in a Software architecture engineer?

The top five technical skills Software architecture developers should possess include proficiency in programming languages, understanding data structures and algorithms, experience with databases, familiarity with version control systems, and knowledge of software 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 architecture developers 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 architecture developers to keep up with evolving technology and requirements.

What kinds of Software architecture programmers are available for hire through Arc?

You can find a variety of Software architecture developers for hire on Arc! At Arc, you can hire on a freelance, full-time, part-time, or contract-to-hire basis. For freelance Software architecture programmers, Arc matches you with the right senior developer in roughly 72 hours. As for full-time remote Software architecture developers 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 software engineers in various different time zones and countries for you to choose from.

Lastly, our remote-ready Software architecture developers for hire are all mid-level and senior-level professionals. They are ready to start coding straight away, anytime, anywhere.

Why is Arc the best choice for hiring Software architecture developers?

Arc is trusted by hundreds of startups and tech companies around the world, and we’ve matched thousands of skilled Software architecture developers with both freelance and full-time jobs. We’ve successfully helped Silicon Valley startups and larger tech companies like Spotify and Automattic hire Software architecture developers.

Every Software architecture developer for hire in our network goes through a vetting process to verify their communication abilities, remote work readiness, and technical skills (both for depth in Software architecture and breadth across the greater domain). 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 architecture engineer 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.

How does Arc vet a developer’s Software architecture skills?

Arc has a rigorous and transparent vetting process for all types of developers. To become a vetted Software architecture developer 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 architecture developers, 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 architecture developers, you can rest assured that all remote Software architecture developers have been thoroughly vetted for the high-caliber communication and technical skills you need in a successful hire.

How long does it take to find Software architecture developers on Arc?

Arc pre-screens all of our remote Software architecture developers before we present them to you. As such, all the remote Software architecture developers 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 architecture programmer in 72 hours, or find a full-time Software architecture programmer 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 architecture developers.

How much does a freelance Software architecture developer charge per hour?

Depending on the freelance developer job board you use, freelance remote Software architecture developers' hourly rates can vary drastically. For instance, if you're looking on general marketplaces like Upwork and Fiverr, you can find Software architecture developers 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 architecture developers 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.

How much does it cost to hire a full time Software architecture developer?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the medium annual wage for software 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 architecture developer’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 architecture developers, check out our FAQs page.

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