Technical Architect

About Us We are a leading ERP software and solutions provider to dealers and rental companies of heavy equipment. We specialize in working with the construction, mining, forestry, material handling, and agriculture industries. We aim to be the ERP thought leader in our space and a trusted IT advisor to all dealers and rental companies. Today, we have over 700 employee associates, offices on four continents, and customers in over 20 countries. We are privately held, and our headquarters are in beautiful Cary, NC. We seek talented individuals to join our team and help us aggressively grow our North American footprint for our on-premises and 100% cloud-based ERP solutions. Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Architect with deep expertise in non-functional requirements (NFRs) to define and drive architectural strategy across enterprise platforms. This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Sr. Director of Engineering. Key Responsibilities Define and enforce NFRs: performance, scalability, reliability, security Design scalable and resilient enterprise systems Lead architecture reviews and modernization initiatives Drive Microsoft ecosystem architecture (Azure, Fabric, Power BI, .NET) Lead performance testing and optimization Establish observability and reliability practices Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and DevOps teams Mentor architects and senior engineers Required Skills & Experience 8–12 years experience in software engineering/architecture Strong expertise in NFRs Hands-on Microsoft stack (Azure, .NET, Fabric, Power BI) Experience with distributed systems and microservices ERP or enterprise product experience preferred Preferred Qualifications Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) Data engineering and analytics exposure AI/ML familiarity Success Metrics Improved performance and scalability Reduced production incidents Adoption of NFR standards Why VitalEdge Be the architect behind next-gen platforms used globally Work with passionate teams on cutting-edge technologies Competitive salary, remote flexibility, and strong growth path A culture that prizes creativity, autonomy, and continuous improvement VitalEdge is an Equal Opportunity Employer