Software Architect - System Design

Description :

Your Opportunity. As a Software Architect on BeGig, youll work on freelance projects focused on designing scalable, secure, and maintainable software systems. Youll collaborate with engineering leaders, product teams, and founders to define technical direction and build robust architectureswithout the constraints of a traditional full-time role.

- Design system architectures for web, mobile, and backend applications.

- Define technology stacks, frameworks, and architectural patterns.

- Create high-level and detailed architecture diagrams and documentation.

- Ensure scalability, security, performance, and reliability of systems.

- Guide engineering teams on best practices and design decisions.

- Review code and architecture for quality and maintainability.

- Plan integrations, data flows, and infrastructure strategies.

- Support system modernization, migrations, and scaling initiatives.

- Deliver production-ready architectural solutions.

What Were Looking For :

- Strong hands-on experience in software architecture and system design.

- Expertise in designing distributed systems and microservices.

- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

- Solid understanding of backend technologies, APIs, databases, and messaging systems.

- Knowledge of security, scalability, and performance best practices.

- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- A self-driven freelancer who can independently own and deliver architectural work.

Why BeGig :

- Work with multiple clients and projects at your own pace.

- Get matched with relevant, high-quality architecture engagements through the BeGig platform.

- Be part of a trusted network of senior technology professionals.