Veeva Systems
The Industry Cloud for Life Sciences
We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Software Architect to lead our development team in designing and delivering cutting-edge software solutions that meet the needs of our clients and support the long-term growth of our organization. As a Software Architect, you will be at the center of the entire software development lifecycle—working closely with stakeholders, defining product architecture, mentoring developers, and ensuring that the final software product is high-quality, scalable, and reliable.
The ideal candidate is an expert problem solver with a deep understanding of modern software technologies, architectural patterns, and industry best practices. You should be able to translate business requirements into technical solutions, guide a team of engineers, and maintain a clear vision of the architecture from concept to deployment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Requirements Gathering & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Collaborate with clients, business managers, product owners, and internal teams to gather detailed software requirements.
- Analyze business goals and translate them into technical specifications and architectural objectives.
- Ensure all stakeholders have a clear understanding of system capabilities, limitations, and timelines.
2. Architecture Design & Documentation
- Create high-level architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and comprehensive design documents.
- Define system structure, component interactions, database architecture, and integration patterns.
- Choose appropriate tools, frameworks, platforms, and architectural styles (e.g., microservices, SOA, MVC, serverless).
3. Technical Leadership & Team Guidance
- Provide the engineering team with clear architectural blueprints and coding guidelines.
- Lead development efforts by mentoring developers, conducting code reviews, and ensuring best practices.
- Support teams in making complex technical decisions related to system design, performance, security, and scalability.
4. Development Oversight & Problem-Solving
- Troubleshoot and resolve architectural, design, or coding issues that arise during development.
- Ensure that all technical solutions adhere to the defined architecture and organizational standards.
- Evaluate prototypes and early builds to confirm compliance with functional and non-functional requirements.
5. Project Management & Timelines
- Create development schedules, set milestones, and ensure timely delivery of features.
- Track progress, identify delays, and implement corrective measures.
- Present regular progress reports to clients, managers, and internal teams.
6. Quality Assurance & Testing
- Oversee the testing of solutions to ensure they are fully functional, secure, and optimized.
- Validate that the final product meets all functional, technical, and performance requirements.
- Ensure proper documentation and code quality standards are maintained throughout the project.
7. Continuous Improvement & Updates
- Monitor system performance post-deployment and recommend improvements as needed.
- Update software solutions to incorporate new features, technologies, or architectural improvements.
- Stay informed about emerging technologies to continuously enhance system performance and reliability.
Requirements & Skills
Educational Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.
Professional Experience
- Extensive hands-on experience in software development, architecture design, and project management.
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver complex software systems.
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is an advantage.
Technical Skills
- Deep understanding of programming languages, frameworks, and development environments (e.g., Java, Python, C#, .NET, JavaScript, Node.js).
- Strong grasp of architectural patterns such as microservices, REST, SOA, event-driven architecture, and distributed systems.
- Experience with databases (SQL & NoSQL), version control, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and DevOps tools.
Soft Skills
- Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to see both the broader system architecture and detailed technical components.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills for explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Why This Role Is Important
Software Architects shape the direction of a company’s technology infrastructure. Your decisions influence scalability, performance, user experience, development efficiency, and long-term product success. By ensuring that systems are well-designed and future-ready, you help the organization stay ahead in a competitive digital landscape.
What This Role Offers
- The opportunity to lead high-impact projects with significant architectural ownership.
- A chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, tools, and software platforms.
- Collaborative team culture that values innovation, learning, and growth.
- Competitive compensation, long-term career advancement, and the ability to influence core technical decisions.