Software Architect (Remote)

Software Architect (Senior Staff Level)

Hexagon Integrated Building Solutions, the leader in reality capture and automated analysis for the construction industry, is looking for a Software Architect to lead the design and development of our web and mobile solutions to ensure alignment with business goals and industry best practices. This important role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including developers, product managers, and executives, to translate business needs into robust, scalable, maintainable technical solutions. If you have a passion for building rich, highly usable software that has real-world utility, this is the position for you.

What You Will Do

• Architectural Design: Design scalable, high-performance, and secure software architectures that meet business requirements, supporting the viewing of millions of photos and other media worldwide.
• Technology Leadership: Evaluate and recommend new emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools to optimize development and system performance in the following areas: image processing via large scale manipulation & artificial intelligence, 3D laser scan data processing & display via advanced modelling techniques, interfacing with hardware APIs including those for 360 & DSLR cameras, processing and display of drone imagery, derived models and advanced video data.
• Prototyping: When introducing new technologies or frameworks, Architects may build prototypes to validate a solution’s feasibility before handing it off to developers.
• Development Guidance: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the development team, ensuring coding best practices and architectural principles are followed.
• Burst Capacity: During peak workload periods, the Software Architect may write code to speed up delivery.
• Technical Challenges: The Software Architect may solve complex problems requiring deep expertise, or assist with performance optimization, debugging, and critical bug fixes.
• System Integration: Collaborate with other Software Architects and teams to integrate various systems, APIs, and third-party services.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architectural blueprints, design patterns, and system workflows.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand functional and non-functional requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and adherence to performance and security standards.
• Problem Solving: Lead the identification of architectural risks, performance bottlenecks, and system failures, and develop solutions for these issues.
• Practices: Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a software architecture role developing enterprise-scale web applications.
• Strong experience with multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript) and modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, ExtJS, or VueJS.
• Proficiency in Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning as applied to images and video.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Deep understanding of databases (SQL, NoSQL) and data modeling techniques.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Familiar with GIT and Jira.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark).
• Exposure to machine learning or AI-driven applications.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
• Experience developing mobile applications using standard technologies.
• Experience building native mobile applications.
• Familiarity with a variety of client-side streaming video technologies.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

What We Provide

• Generous base salary and structured annual bonus.
• Extended Health Coverage.
• Employer matched RRSP contributions.
• Flexible hours and Paid Time Off.
• Professional development opportunities and career growth within parent company Hexagon.
• Hybrid working environment with optional work from our Victoria (Cook Street Village) office.

About Hexagon Integrated Building Solutions

Hexagon Integrated Building Solutions, part of Hexagon AB, has been contracted on over 2 billion square feet of construction projects worldwide and is trusted by the industry’s leading companies to mitigate risk, create efficiencies, and deliver a higher level of project insight throughout a building’s lifecycle. We offer a full suite of visual construction documentation services on an intuitive cloud-based web application with local boots-on-the-ground support in over 70 international markets. Along with streaming webcams, professional facility management videos, and virtual walkthroughs, the company delivers interactive as-builts by linking inspection-grade photos to architectural plans to capture every project with exceptional clarity. We have been in business for over 20 years and we have a steady track record of growth and profitability.

Hexagon is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

At Hexagon, we work to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees, and that diversity of thought makes us better each day.