JOB
This role is remote from anywhere in the US and Canada.
NEOGOV is a proud AI-Enabled SaaS leader in the Public Sector & Public Safety space with a mission to serve the people who serve the people. Our clients use our software to streamline everyday processes NEOGOV is a leading AI-enabled SaaS provider serving the public sector and public safety organizations nationwide.
For more than 25 years, we’ve helped agencies streamline critical workforce and operational processes through an integrated, intelligent platform. From hiring and onboarding to employee growth, retention, compliance, and public safety operations, our solutions support the full employee lifecycle. Guided by our mission to serve the people who serve the people, we combine innovation, customer focus, and purpose-driven technology to help build stronger communities.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
The Role We are seeking a Software Architect to serve as the primary technical authority for our HRIS product domain. In this role, you will lead the architectural strategy for a group of five engineering teams, acting as the bridge between product vision and technical realization. Working in close partnership with Product Management and the Director of Engineering, you will have significant autonomy to define the standards, patterns, and roadmaps that ensure our HRIS platform remains scalable, secure, and compliant.
This is a
strategic, leadership-focused role designed for an architect who thrives on guiding high-level design and empowering others. You will own the technical "North Star" for your teams, ensuring that individual implementations align with a cohesive, enterprise-grade architecture. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Domain Ownership: Act as the lead architectural voice for the HRIS domain. You will own the technical integrity of the platform and have the autonomy to make critical design decisions that impact its future.
Strategic Collaboration: Partner with the Director of Engineering and Product Management to align technical capabilities with business goals, ensuring the platform architecture supports long-term growth and stability.
Architectural Blueprints: Produce high-level designs (HLD), sequence diagrams, and interface definitions that guide your five engineering teams through complex feature development.
Governance & Standardization: Define and maintain "Golden Paths" and shared libraries for your teams. You will ensure that as the HRIS product scales, the engineering teams are building in a unified, consistent direction.
Design Review & Mentorship: Lead architectural reviews and act as the final technical sign-off for complex initiatives. You will mentor Lead and Senior Developers, ensuring their work adheres to established enterprise design patterns.
AI Strategy & Governance: Establish the standards for integrating AI-assisted tools and LLM capabilities into the SDLC within your domain, evaluating their impact on maintainability, security, and system performance.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Competitive Wages
Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
Generous PTO to support work-life balance
401K/RRSP Matching
Paid Parental Leave
Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
Remote working opportunities
Inclusive and diverse work environment
NEOGOV does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, protected military status, or other non-merit factors.
Our hiring process may include Artificial Intelligence (AI) screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.
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