Software Architect

Description

At YouRH, we believe human agency is the primary driver for transforming organizations. This is our purpose! We are a platform that solves HR's biggest challenges in People Management, offering practical and efficient solutions. ##### Software Architect Job Details Hybrid To be negotiated Software Specialist Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM Passo Fundo/RS Benefits * YouInfra: remote work allowance. * YouLunch: company-covered lunch on in-office days. * Starbem: teleconsultations in psychology, nutrition, physical education, and over 12 medical specialties. * AVUS: consultations and exams with up to 70% discount. * Odonto Empresas: dental plan. * Wellhub: fitness and wellness program fully covered by the company. * FluencyPass: English learning platform. * YouRelax: 20 paid rest days. * DayOff: birthday leave. * Upskill: internal weekly upskilling program with renowned industry professionals. * YouLearn: access to over 500 training and development courses. Requirements * 5+ years of experience as a Senior Developer, Tech Lead, or Software Architect * Proven experience refactoring legacy systems * Strong expertise in web application architecture and software design * Knowledge of PHP/Laravel, Node.js, React, and PostgreSQL * Proficiency in AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway, Elasticache, CloudWatch) * Experience with REST APIs, complex integrations, and messaging systems (SQS, RabbitMQ, Kafka) * Knowledge of design patterns, modularization, and best practices * Experience with CI/CD, pipelines, and version control * Proficiency in data modeling (SQL and NoSQL) * Familiarity with Clean Architecture, Hexagonal Architecture, Event-driven Architecture, and CQRS (desirable) Soft Skills: * Strategic thinking and systemic vision * Analytical ability and capacity to solve complex problems * Clear communication for technical decisions and business alignment * Proactivity and autonomy * Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams Key Responsibilities We are seeking a Software Architect who goes beyond coding: someone who thinks about structure, scalability, and continuous system evolution. If you view architecture as a strategic foundation for product growth and have experience transforming legacy systems into modern solutions. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: * Define and evolve system architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, and technical sustainability. * Refactor legacy systems, leading partial or full restructurings. * Design and guide the development of web applications following software design best practices. * Develop and review integrations via REST APIs and messaging systems. * Support technical teams in architectural decision-making and development best practices. * Diagnose and optimize application performance, scalability, and resource consumption. * Define architectural standards, modularization, and code organization. * Collaborate on building and evolving CI/CD pipelines and automations. Hiring Type PJ (Individual Contractor) Education Level * Completed undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields * Postgraduate degree or specialization in Software Architecture, Distributed Systems, or related areas (desirable)