Software Architect

About This Role

This architecture role sits directly within a sprint team, acting as the technical architect for the solutions being delivered. It suits a Software Architect who enjoys both designing systems and contributing to them, thinking strategically about architecture, guiding sound technical decisions, and stepping into the codebase to help move delivery forward.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the embedded technical architect within a sprint team
• Design scalable, maintainable solutions aligned to the broader platform direction
• Contribute meaningful production code as part of ongoing delivery
• Make and guide key architectural decisions within your domain
• Set clear technical standards and hold the team accountable to them
• Partner closely with your Engineering Manager and Product Manager to drive well-designed, executable solutions
• Engage with other Software Architects and enterprise-level leaders to align patterns and practices across teams
• Contribute to platform evolution and system health beyond individual stories

Requirements

• Strong hands-on coding experience in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, or Java
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable distributed systems
• Experience operating as a technical leader within a sprint-based delivery model
• Comfortable making difficult technical calls and standing behind them
• Ability to raise standards while maintaining strong working relationships
• Strong communication skills and confidence partnering across engineering and product
• Pragmatic thinking that balances long-term architecture with near-term delivery

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus based on individual and company performance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance with additional voluntary coverage options
• Disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits
• 401k match
• Flex PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• 30%+ discount on Pampered Chef Products and product giveaways

Important Details

• Work format: hybrid, in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week
• Locations: Addison, IL

About the Company

Pampered Chef's engineering teams build primarily in a modern, composable architecture while continuing to support and evolve legacy components where needed. Most new development happens within their modern stack, while legacy areas are maintained and evolved thoughtfully. The company's headquarters are in Addison, IL.