Software Architect at Applied Business Software – Huntington Beach, California

About Applied Business Software, Inc.,

Applied Business Software, Inc., (ABS), the maker of The Mortgage Office®, is the industry leader in private lending and loan management technology. Since 1978, our software has powered thousands of lenders, including private money firms, municipalities, CDFIs, Tribal Nations, universities, franchisors, third-party servicers and other non-bank lenders, helping them streamline, automate, and scale their lending operations with confidence.

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Architect to define and own the architectural vision for our platform - driving modernization, scalability, and a structured path away from our existing monolithic architecture. In this role, you will lead technical strategy and work cross-functionally with Product, QA, and Engineering teams to deliver pragmatic, forward-looking solutions. Our current stack includes C#, ASP.NET, VB, React, MSSQL, Redis, Azure.

What you'll do

• Own the architectural vision and modernization roadmap defining a structured, pragmatic path from monolithic architecture to a scalable, modern platform.
• Lead architectural reviews and own major design choices, to align with long-term scalability, resilience, and business goals.
• Architect and design scalable, resilient backend services that support complex B2B workflows and high-performing web applications across the platform.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and architectural guardrails to drive consistency and quality across engineering teams.
• Stay ahead of emerging AI trends and help integrate relevant tools and practices into the development lifecycle to improve efficiency and delivery speed.
• Partner with Product to translate customer and business requirements into well-architected solutions that create measurable impact for end users.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience working with .NET and C#, with a significant portion in an Architect or Lead Engineer role.
• Proven experience leading modernization initiatives, with the ability to balance long-term vision with near-term pragmatism.
• Strong foundation in system design and distributed systems - including designing, documenting, and delivering large-scale, resilient, cloud-based architectures capable of handling complex B2B workflows and variable traffic demands.
• Deep expertise in database design and development with SQL Server, with working knowledge of NoSQL databases and a strong grasp of data modeling at scale.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred or AWS), containerization (Docker), and modern DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps, Git, or Jenkins.
• Strong Computer Science fundamentals and communication skills to translate complex architectural decisions for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Proven track record of improving developer efficiency using AI tooling - such as LLM-assisted development, AI-powered code review, or workflow automation.
• BS/MS in Computer Science or related field, paired with strong communication and collaborative skills that thrive in a small, fast-moving team environment.
• Hands-on experience building AI-native features or integrating AI/ML capabilities into a SaaS platform.

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company funded match.
• Mission-driven company with a 45+ year legacy and industry-leading products trusted by thousands of lenders.
• Collaborative, supportive team known for long tenure, deep expertise, and a culture built on trust and integrity.
• Help modernize and evolve the leading platform in private lending technology.
• Beautiful Huntington Beach office with a tight-knit culture.
• Competitive compensation and room for professional growth.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Generous PTO.
• Modern workspace with on-site amenities.
• Awesome company Christmas party.

The pay range for this role is:
160,000 - 180,000 USD per year(Huntington Beach, CA)