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Software Architect

Follett School Solutions
United States, Illinois, McHenry
1340 Ridgeview Drive (Show on map)
Aug 07, 2025

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 Architectposition 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
      • EnterpriseJavaframeworks and platforms, includingWildflyandQuarkus.

        • Microsoft SQL ServerandMongoDBfor 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 Softwareprovides 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

CCPA Notice for California Residents: https://follettsoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Notice-to-California-Applicants.pdf

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