**Location:** Elk Grove, CA **Salary:** $160,000.00 USD Annually - $170,000.00 USD Annually **Description:** This is a direct hire opportunity and hybrid to Elk Grove, CA. Senior Software Architect to lead the modernization and global scaling of our next-generation SaaS platform. This role serves as the organization's chief technical architect, driving the transformation of legacy systems into secure, cloud-native, microservices-based solutions on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform). Responsibilities: - Own the end-to-end architecture of SaaS platform and lead modernization from legacy systems to cloud-native solutions on Google Cloud Platform. - Set technical direction and standards across front-end, back-end, integration, and data platform ecosystems (Angular, React, Java, Google Cloud Platform). - Evaluate and recommend frameworks, tools, and cloud services to maximize scalability, reliability, and performance. - Lead migration and re-architecture efforts using Google Cloud Platform managed services (GKE, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, Apigee, BigQuery, etc.). - Implement CI/CD pipelines and containerization strategies using Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab/Jenkins/ArgoCD. - Embed security and privacy by design, including encryption, access controls, audit logging, and incident response planning. - Ensure compliance with global privacy regulations (GDPR, LGPD) and internal security standards. - Champion modern engineering practices such as Agile, DevOps, and test-driven development. - Conduct code and design reviews and provide architectural oversight for complex initiatives. - Architect solutions for multi-region deployment, high availability, disaster recovery, and global data residency. - Prepare the platform for internationalization, localization, and region-specific compliance requirements. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience. - 10+ years of software architecture experience, with a strong focus on enterprise-scale SaaS platforms. - Proven success leading cloud-native transformations, ideally on Google Cloud Platform (AWS/Azure experience also valued). - Strong front-end expertise: Angular, React, TypeScript/JavaScript, component libraries, responsive SPA design. - Strong back-end expertise: Java (Spring Boot), Python (Flask/Django), Node.js. - Deep experience with relational databases (MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB). - Expertise in microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures. - Mastery of Angular, React, Java, and Google Cloud Platform data platform services. - Hands-on experience with CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes/GKE, and cloud-native data platforms (Cloud SQL, BigQuery). - Familiarity with infrastructure components such as Akamai, Apigee, GoldenGate. - Strong background in security, privacy, and compliance for SaaS environments. - Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. - Experience with global SaaS deployments, multi-region architectures, and international compliance. - Cloud architecture certifications (Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Azure) preferred. By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help. **Contact:** **This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Please apply with us today!**