Software Architect

The posting, as Phase2 wrote it

About Phase2

Our remote first employees join and stay at Phase2 to be a force. In pursuit of digital experience that advances the human experience, you will do your best work, live fully, and succeed as a team.

Phase2 a digital agency passionate about customer experience, grounded in data & insights, and rooted in more than two decades of successful technology delivery. We guide industry-leading companies to what's next in their digital landscape.

And it all begins with finding the right people who align with our values and passion for impact.

About the role
A Software Architect has a strong command of software development across multiple technologies, with the judgment to assess technology fit and shape architecture decisions for a project, even in technologies new to them. They serve as a technical interpreter for clients, uncovering the real business need, framing options in plain language, and building trust as an advisor rather than working behind the scenes. Having led several projects of significant complexity to successful completion, they thrive in ambiguous client environments, using AI agents and tooling to absorb production work so their own contribution centers on the parts of delivery that require context, trust, and sound technical judgment. They collaboratively work with other developers and team members across internal and external organizations to build cutting-edge digital platforms and solve complex problems. They mentor other engineers and grow their impact by expanding beyond implementation into client leadership and strategic problem solving.

This position reports to: VP, Engineering or Sr. Software Architect

What You Are

• An evangelist for the evolution of the software development discipline, passionate about continuous learning and skill growth, and a role model for how to maximize the effective use and benefits of AI agents, while retaining crucial human oversight skills.
• A flexible thinker, who leads others through change in a role and industry that are evolving rapidly.
• A rapid learner of unfamiliar technical domains who can get up to speed quickly through AI-assisted learning, SME support, and internal knowledge capture, rather than defaulting to outside help.
• A partner with a genuine client-first mindset, naturally considering how your decisions and deliverables affect the teams and organizations depending on your work.
• A calming force who remains constructive, and professional under pressure, adapting your approach to the context.
• A mentor and leader who coaches and mentors more junior members of the engineering team and communicates and enforces standards within the company.
• A forward-looking visionary who recognizes opportunities for improvement to Phase2's engineering practices and assists in developing a roadmap for emerging technologies.

What You'll Do

• Drive work with structure and momentum, eliminating ambiguity and building confidence across delivery teams and client stakeho

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ong with virtual health coaching and care navigation.

• A $500 stipend to personalize and equip your home workspace for success.

What the Environment Looks Like
Physical Demands

• Frequently remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasional adjusting or moving of light objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.
• Continuous communication on live video chats, calls, and through emails and messaging platforms for the purpose of exchanging information.
• Continuous repetitive movements that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Travel, sometimes frequent, is expected.

Mental Demands

• Comprehension - Must continuously be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures. Must also be able to gather information from clients and employees and synthesize this information in a meaningful way. May also be responsible for making improvements or recommendations to existing procedures.
• Organization - Must continuously be able to gather and classify information, store information learned from conversations and communications, and then be and be able to quickly recall, interpret, and explain information.
• Reasoning and Decision Making - Must continuously use logic to analyze and interpret information, and prioritize.
• Communication - Must continuously express or exchange ideas and meaning with employees and clients.
• Resilience - Must continuously adapt well in the face of workplace stressors.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Phase2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.