Terms of Contract
- Contract Type: Full-time contractor (30-40 hours per week). Initial 3 month contract.
- Location: Fully remote within the U.S. or Canada
About the Role
We are seeking a Solutions Architect to help translate business needs into actionable, scalable software solutions across multiple ongoing projects. This role blends technical problem-solving, client communication, and requirements documentation to ensure clarity from concept through delivery. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in both technical and client-facing environments, enjoys writing detailed technical requirements, and has a proven ability to help manage development teams. The ideal candidate will be able to balance architectural oversight with hands-on requirements definition. You’ll work directly with developers, designers, and client stakeholders to clarify business goals, document systems and integrations, and ensure implementation aligns with strategic objectives.
Requirements
To excel in this role, you should demonstrate:
- 5+ years of experience in software development or solution design (Laravel/Vue preferred)
- Proven ability to lead client-facing requirements gathering meetings, ask clarifying questions, and translate discussions into actionable development tickets
- Experience owning the requirements process from discovery to documentation with minimal oversight
- Ability to move swiftly to solve problems and prioritize with clarity, without getting stuck in over analysis.
- Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience leading small teams or providing technical direction on multi-developer projects
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking
Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Haves):
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS and Azure)
- Familiarity with multi-tenant SaaS systems, CI/CD pipelines, and Git-based workflows
- Experience with complex system design and third-party integrations
- Expertise in UI/UX optimization
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with clients to understand business requirements and translate them into clear technical specifications and development tasks.
- Lead requirements gathering sessions, asking clarifying questions and proposing logical solutions.
- Engage with clients to discuss technical approaches and recommend the most effective solutions.
- Collaborate with developers to define scope, prioritize work, and support planning and release cycles.
- Provide technical oversight and ensure architectural consistency across projects.
- Guide and mentor development team members to uphold engineering standards and efficient workflows.
What We Offer
- Flexible, fully remote position open to candidates the U.S. and Canada.
- Opportunities for long-term, W-2 employment for U.S.-based candidates.
- A chance to work on impactful projects and lead the development of advanced solutions.
Our Hiring Process
- Introductory Call (30 minutes): Informal discussion about your background and approach to technical problem-solving
- Technical Interview (60 minutes): A deep dive into your hands-on development experience, technical problem-solving skills, and ability to design scalable systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Applied Exercise (2–4 hours, paid): Solve a scenario-based technical problem and present your proposed approach..
Stand Out by Differentiating Yourself
We value individuality and excellence. To help us understand your unique capabilities, please include the following in your application:
- Cover Letter: Tell us about yourself, your career goals, and why you’re excited about this role.
- Describe a time you led a client-facing requirements meeting. What techniques did you use to ensure clarity, alignment, and delivery of actionable MVP requirements?
- How do you handle shifting priorities or evolving requirements during a project lifecycle? Share a specific example and how you adapted.
- Given the fast-paced nature of our work, how do you approach translating business needs into technical documentation on a tight timeline?
- Portfolio or Code Samples: Share examples of your work (repositories, projects, or system designs) that showcase your expertise.
- Professional Accolades: Highlight any certifications, awards, or achievements that demonstrate your technical or professional excellence.
- Personal Touch: If applicable, mention how your past experiences align with our preferred skills, such as ETL processes or cloud expertise.
About Programodo
Founded in 2021, Programodo is an Atlanta-based software development agency focused on helping small and medium-sized businesses improve their processes through modern technology. We’re a development shop run by developers, so we understand the challenges of building great software and how to create an environment that fosters quality work.
With over 20 years of combined industry experience, our founders built Programodo on the principles of technical excellence, clear communication, and transparency. We’ve designed our processes to reduce unnecessary overhead, allowing our team to focus on solving real problems and building solutions that deliver value.
At Programodo, we prioritize a healthy work-life balance and a supportive culture. We keep meetings to a minimum, value results over hours logged, and ensure our team has the autonomy to do their best work without being micromanaged.
If you’re looking for a team where you can focus on meaningful projects and collaborate with skilled, like-minded people, Programodo could be the place for you.
How to Apply
Fill out this form.
Please Note: We truly appreciate your interest in joining our team. Because we receive a large number of applications, we’re unable to respond to each one individually. To make sure everyone is reviewed fairly, please submit your application through the provided form. Direct emails will not be considered. Only candidates selected for further review will be contacted. Thank you for understanding, and for taking the time to apply.
This is a direct hire position. Staffing agencies need not apply.
