Software Architect I
Company: defi AUTO LLC
Location: Carson City
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description About defi SOLUTIONS: It’s an
exciting time to join defi! defi SOLUTIONS is a pioneer in
end-to-end, SaaS loan originations, servicing, and managed
servicing solutions. Our customers include the highest-volume
captive auto lenders, banks, credit unions, and finance companies
in North America. We have more than three decades of experience
helping lenders reduce time-to-market, streamline operations, and
customize lending processes with proven, scalable performance.
Learn more at defisolutions.com and follow us on LinkedIn. Position
Purpose: The Software Architect role focuses on designing and
implementing software systems that meet business objectives. This
position collaborates with cross-functional teams to solve complex
business problems through technology. Responsibilities include
designing, prototyping, and contributing to the implementation of
software solutions that are durable, scalable, performant, secure,
and cost-effective. Software Architects work in ambiguous
environments and translate business concepts into tangible software
systems. Essential Job Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
these essential functions. Design and prototype software systems
from business and technical requirements. Contribute to defining
technical requirements of software systems. Collaborate with roles
including Clients, Senior Leadership, Operations, and Security to
produce software architectures. Maintain awareness of advancements
in the information technology industry and understand where they
may be applicable. Document technology standards and solution
designs. Communicate standards and designs to various stakeholders
across the organization. Participate in technical reviews during
the full life cycle of a software system to ensure adherence to
designs and standards. Identify and document remediation plans for
software systems that do not meet desired requirements for quality,
performance, security, and cost. Present software designs to
technical leadership or business stakeholders. Please note this job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required
of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and
activities may change at any time with or without notice. Required
Qualifications/ Skills : Bachelor’s degree in computer science or
related field of study with 6–8 years of professional experience.
1–2 years contributing to architecture or design decisions. Strong
experience in software design and distributed systems. Familiarity
with multiple technology stacks (e.g., .NET, Java, Node.js) to
guide solution design. Knowledge of interprocess communication
protocols and formats such as HTTPS, REST, gRPC, XML, JSON. Working
knowledge of CI/CD techniques and technologies. Understanding of
secure coding best practices. Ability to document technical
specifications using diagrams and tools such as UML, Microsoft
Visio, or PUML. Effective communication skills for diverse
technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to self-manage tasks
and time in collaboration with a manager. Awareness of
non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, security,
observability, and cost optimization). Familiarity with large
language models (LLMs) Preferred Qualifications/ Skills: Master’s
degree in computer science or related field of study with at least
5 years of professional experience. Experience implementing
software systems in Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or
Google Cloud Platform environments. Affirmative Action/EEO
statement: defi SOLUTIONS is an Equal Opportunity employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
disability or protected veteran status.
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