Associate Software Architect- Node + React

Company Overview 

10Pearls is an award-winning end-to-end digital innovation company that helps businesses imagine and build the future. We are proud to announce that 10Pearls was named the winner of the Best Tech Work Culture Timmy Award in Washington, D.C. by Tech in Motion, recognized on the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies List, and was ranked the #1 Most Diverse Midsize Company in Greater Washington. We partner with businesses to help them transform, scale, and accelerate by adopting digital and exponential technologies. Our work has ranged from creating highly usable, secure digital experiences, mobile and software products, to helping businesses modernize through cloud adoption and development and the digitalization of their business processes. Our clientele is highly diverse, including Global 1000 enterprises, mid-market businesses, and even high-growth start-ups. But those are just facts. What makes us unique is that we have a true heart and soul. We have a strong focus on a double bottom line and actively support and engage with the communities where we live and work to make the world a better place. In a nutshell, we believe in doing well while doing good and know how to balance the two. 

Role 

10Pearls is seeking an Associate Software Architect with strong expertise in Node.js and React to design, develop, and evolve scalable, high-performance web applications. This role combines hands-on development with architectural leadership, close collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a focus on enforcing engineering best practices across the technology stack. The successful candidate will also be open to learning and working with Java as required. 

Responsibilities 

• Assist senior architects in researching emerging technologies and developing proof-of-concepts (POCs). 

  
  

• Assign code reviewers and track review reports to ensure overall code quality and system health. 

  
  

• Design, create, and maintain the overall architecture, structure, and interfaces of software systems, both internal and external. 

  
  

• Ensure key architectural quality attributes performance, modularity, reliability, maintainability, reusability, internationalization, and accessibility are consistently met. 

  
  

• Ensure technical cohesion by designing and governing interface contracts, shared components, and core data models. 

  
  

• Lead technical and architectural design reviews and provide constructive feedback. 

  
  

• Contribute to software development with a strong focus on AI-enabled solutions, while following industry best practices. 

  
  

• Guide and support teams in the effective adoption of Node.js and functional programming principles. 

  
  

• Mentor and guide engineers to strengthen technical skills and architectural thinking. 

  
  

• Support hiring efforts by participating in technical interviews and talent evaluation. 

  
  

• Collaborate closely with Business Analysts and Product Managers to translate business requirements into clear technical solutions. 

  
  

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 

  
  

• Strong programming, problem-solving, and analytical skills with deep knowledge of design patterns and best practices 

  
  

• Extensive experience with one or more cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP; multi-cloud experience is highly preferred 

  
  

• 10+ years of experience in architecting, designing, and maintaining large-scale, distributed web applications 

  
  

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with Node.js and React, for building enterprise-grade and high-traffic applications 

  
  

• The candidate will be responsible for development with a strong focus on AI, adhering to best practices at all times. They should have expertise in Node.js and functional programming, and will also guide the team in adopting Node.js effectively. 

  
  

• Strong experience with functional programming concepts. 

  
  

• Ability to define and implement system architecture, scalability, performance, security, and reliability standards 

  
  

• Willingness and ability to learn, adopt, and work with Java when required 

  
  

• Exposure to AI-enabled application development 

  
  

• Experience working in DevOps environments, including CI/CD pipelines, automation, and release management 

  
  

• Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes and the ability to guide teams on containerization and orchestration best practices. 

  
  

• Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, including data modeling and performance optimization. 

  
  

• Extensive experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and integrating complex systems 

  
  

• Proficiency with TypeScript, CSS, and HTML, with a strong understanding of modern front-end architecture 

  
  

• Strong object-oriented design, system architecture, and software engineering principles 

  
  

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders 

  
  

• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience leading teams in an Agile environment 

  
  

• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities 

  
  

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with experience mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence 

  
  

• Experience working in an offshore software development environment is a plus