Solution Architect

Overview

Senior Solution Architects at AvidXchange are senior technical leaders who drive architectural direction and enable technical transformation across product and engineering teams. This role focuses on designing, influencing, and delivering complex, distributed solutions that meet both functional and non-functional business requirements.  Solution Architects act as technical stewards for their domain, ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture principles, standards, and long-term business strategy while empowering engineering teams to build high-quality, scalable software.

What You'll Do:

·       Create architectural designs that meet functional and non-functional requirements while aligning with enterprise architecture principles, standards, and patterns.

·       Demonstrate practitioner-level skill in designing and implementing complex systems with multiple integrations across domains.

·       Own solution architecture for individual large cross functional projects or initiatives from inception through delivery.

·       Design solutions using appropriate integration approaches and communication patterns, clearly explaining the rationale behind chosen methods.

·       Architect complex distributed systems while clearly articulating and evaluating trade-offs related to scalability, reliability, consistency, cost, and operational complexity.

·       Create and maintain solution architecture artifacts appropriate to the scope and complexity of initiatives.

·       Lead complex technical discussions and mentor engineers and junior architects in solution design and implementation.

·       Design and execute end-to-end technical solutions composed of multiple collaborating systems that support growth, scalability, and business outcomes.

·       Uphold and promote architecture standards, principles, and guidelines across teams within assigned domains.

·       Proactively research, evaluate, and adopt emerging technologies - Including AI-enabled capabilities—to enhance solution quality and effectiveness, and actively promote adoption with teammates.

·       Ensure NFRs are explicitly considered, documented, and traceable within solution designs.

• Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and platform teams to resolve dependencies and unblock delivery.

• Assess trade-offs with an eye toward both immediate and long-term impact, including cost.

What We're Looking For:

.       Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.

·       10-15 years of professional engineering and/or architecture experience, with significant responsibility for solution architecture.

·       Demonstrated ability to write software and build proof-of-concepts to validate designs and technologies.

·       Strong understanding of modern modeling approaches (e.g., domain-driven design, C4).

·       Excellent facilitation and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

·       Demonstrated strategic thinking beyond the scope of your technical solution. Your work and designs are always part of a greater whole. Understanding how you impact other systems and people and articulating how it aligns with broader goals are important. 

·       Expertise with Azure, .NET/C#, and distributed system fundamentals.

Preferred Qualifications

·       Prior experience in Payment systems

Required:

• 3+ in Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar), C#, XAML — and ideally additional experience with native Windows code (C++, Win32/WinRT/COM).
• Deep understanding of Windows application architecture, including interop between managed code (.NET) and native code.
• Proven track record of designing, building, and shipping production-quality desktop applications, with an emphasis on reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Strong experience with accessibility APIs on Windows (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or similar), and a dedication to building accessible and inclusive software.
• Excellent software engineering fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, multi-threading or asynchronous programming (where relevant).
• Experience leading technical design, mentoring other engineers, conducting code reviews, and making architecture-level decisions.
• Strong communication skills; ability to articulate tradeoffs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive consensus.
• A user-centric mindset: focus on building polished, intuitive, and accessible experiences for end users.

Preferred / Bonus:

• Experience with writing automated tests for UI — unit tests, integration tests, UI automation tests; familiarity with relevant testing frameworks.
• Experience with performance optimization for desktop apps (memory usage, startup time, rendering performance, high-DPI support, responsiveness under load).
• Experience with localization/globalization, right-to-left UI support, internationalization, accessibility for multiple regions.
• Familiarity with telemetry, analytics, crash reporting, logging, and error monitoring in desktop applications.
• Previous experience in shaping CI/CD workflows, release pipelines, and deployment strategies for desktop applications.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of feature areas or modules and drive them long-term, including maintenance, refactoring, and technical debt management.

What we offer

• A high-impact role: you will define architecture, shape the future of our Windows product, and directly influence what millions of users see and experience.
• A collaborative, flat-structure engineering culture — you are not just a coder, but a builder and a decision-maker.
• Opportunities to lead — mentor others, steer technical direction, and grow into broader technical leadership (e.g. Tech Lead, Architect).
• Flexibility, autonomy, and responsibility: you define how to solve problems, own features end-to-end, and contribute to long-term product vision.
• A purpose-driven mission: building software that’s reliable, accessible, and user-centered — making a real difference for people.

The United States Based Salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience             

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Job Overview

AvidXchange is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build best-in-class products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Product and Architecture, to analyze, design, develop, test, maintain, and implement premier software solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Perform full life cycle application development, enhancement, research, and proof of concepts.

• Participate in both low-level and high-level application design, providing guidance and feedback on available technology options.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement API integrations for seamless data exchange.

• Develop and maintain modern pipelines leveraging data streaming and APIs to support various business applications.

• Implement event-driven architectures to enhance real-time data processing and streamline data flows for timely decision-making.

• Implement cross-domain solutions, including integration patterns for customer-facing, operational, and analytic systems, along with workflows, policies, support, and reporting associated with enterprise MDM capabilities.

• Collaborate with other developers and architects to determine optimal solutions for architecture, efficiency, maintainability, and scalability.

• Follow DevOps principles such as CI/CD to automate and streamline data engineering workflows.

• Support Solution and Enterprise Architects in the design, review, and implementation of new architectural solutions.

• Mentor Software Engineers, including onboarding, explaining domain knowledge, best practices, and performing code reviews.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize code to ensure maximum performance and security.

• Work closely with QA to review, approve, and design test cases, ensuring all requirements are met.

• Support Product Management in creating product roadmaps and ensuring quarterly objectives are realistic and achievable.

• Collaborate with other product development teams to create alignment and consistency across projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 8+ years of .NET software development experience creating SaaS-based applications.

• Strong knowledge of .NET 8.0, C#, Visual Studio, WCF, AJAX, HTML, ESB (Neuron a plus), Kendo UI, SSIS/T-SQL, jQuery, JSON, MVC 4/5, Entity Framework.

• Experience with SOA, web services, REST, SOAP, XSLT, XSD, and XML.

• Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs, leveraging events, messaging systems, and ETL processes.

• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and technologies such as Kafka, Azure Service Bus, and Azure Event Hub.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team setting.

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Experience with source control systems (such as CVS, Git, TFS) in continuous integration environments.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across diverse teams.

• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure.

• Understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD practices.

PLEASE NOTE: This position ideally works a hybrid schedule in Charlotte, NC. (Tuesday-Thursday in-office). Strong preference for candidates who are in Charlotte, NC, or willing to relocate.

Role Summary

The DevOps Engineer supports reliable software delivery by helping maintain and improve CI/CD workflows, automation, and operational practices. This is an entry-level position: success is measured by learning quickly, executing well-defined tasks, improving documentation, and contributing to team reliability with guidance from senior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support build, deployment, and configuration management activities for applications and services.
• Assist with CI/CD pipeline upkeep (e.g., troubleshooting pipeline failures, improving pipeline reliability, and documenting pipeline usage).
• Help implement and maintain automation for routine operational tasks (e.g., environment setup, deploy steps, basic health checks).
• Participate in incident response as appropriate for level, following runbooks and escalating when needed; contribute to post-incident follow-ups by updating documentation.
• Support monitoring and alerting hygiene (e.g., alert tuning suggestions, dashboard updates, basic log/metric validation) under direction.
• Maintain internal documentation as a standard part of day-to-day work (runbooks, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and deployment documentation).
• Collaborate with software engineers, security, and platform teams to understand workflows and document repeatable procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, academic projects, or equivalent hands-on work are acceptable).
• Working knowledge of Git and a basic understanding of modern SDLC practices.
• Comfort operating in Linux environments and using the command line for routine tasks.
• Basic scripting ability (Bash) and the ability to read and modify scripts with guidance.
• Clear written communication skills and attention to detail, especially for creating and maintaining documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to AWS fundamentals (compute, networking, IAM concepts, and managed services).
• Familiarity with GitLab (repositories, merge requests, and CI/CD pipelines).
• Introductory programming experience in Python and/or C#.
• Basic familiarity with containerization (Docker concepts such as images, containers, and registries).
• Experience writing or maintaining technical documentation (wikis, runbooks, tutorials, or internal guides).

Working Style and Expectations

• Follow established operational procedures and document any gaps or improvements discovered while executing tasks.
• Ask questions early, communicate progress clearly, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Focus on repeatability: prefer automation and documentation over one-off fixes whenever practical.
• Demonstrate continuous learning (tools, platforms, and reliability practices) and apply feedback quickly.

Note: Tool exposure (AWS, GitLab, Bash, Python/C#, containerization) is helpful but not expected at an expert level for this entry-level role.

ABOUT LENDINGTREE

LendingTree is the nation’s leading online lending marketplace. We connect consumers with multiple lenders so they can easily compare options and find the right fit — from mortgages and personal loans to credit, savings, and insurance products. 

Our founder, Doug Lebda, started LendingTree in 1996 after his own frustrating house-hunting experience. What began as a simple idea to make loan shopping easier has grown into a platform that empowers millions of people to make smarter financial decisions every day.

What else you should know:

• We’re a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: TREE).
• We’ve welcomed several other companies into the LendingTree family to expand our reach and capabilities.
• We’ve built the LendingTree app and My LendingTree dashboard to give consumers tools to manage and monitor their financial health.
• We’re also committed to giving back — through philanthropic programs, volunteer opportunities, and partnerships that strengthen the communities where we live and work.

OUR CULTURE

We’re a collaborative, entrepreneurial team that values curiosity, creativity, and getting things done together. Our teammates are some of the brightest, most driven people you’ll meet — and we celebrate innovation, inclusion, and ownership. At LendingTree, you’ll find an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives make us stronger. We believe in working hard and supporting one another — with the flexibility and trust that help you thrive both personally and professionally.

We’re proud to offer generous benefits, wellness programs, and time-off policies designed to help you recharge, stay healthy, and bring your best self to work every day. And yes — we still have fun doing it (our “GSD – Get Stuff Done” award is a fan favorite!)

Come grow with us, make an impact, and be part of a company that truly cares about its people and its community.

LendingTree is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion (or creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.

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WHAT WE DO

Our AI and Technology consultants work with clients at all levels of the organization, from the C-suite to the shop floor, helping them to deliver on their most strategic initiatives. We’re known for making realistic, data-driven decisions that deliver value in tangible ways to our clients. Our clients ask for us on projects that require a superior combination of technical and business capabilities, people and management skills, and a collaborative mindset. We excel in understanding complex programs and strategic initiatives and breaking them into actionable pieces.

We are actively looking for professionals in the following areas:

• Agile Transformation
• Cloud and Technology Strategies
• DevOps
• Solution Design
• App Development

The ideal candidate’s experience may include but is not limited to the following:

• Knowledge and experience in one or more Cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience in one or more database platforms (i.e. SQL, DB2, Oracle, Postgres, MySQL, NoSQL, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience in multiple software development languages (i.e.  Java, Javascript, C#, C++, Python, etc)
• Knowledge and experience with one or more software frameworks (i.e. .Net, NodeJS, React, Angular. etc.)
• Knowledge and experience with IoT and Edge Computing strategies and concepts   
• Experience collaborating with clients to translate business requirements into technical requirements
• Experience leading and/or contributing at a significant level to project teams in best practices, design principles, and advanced technologies
• Knowledge and experience in both agile and waterfall project management methodologies 
• Experience leading Waterfall to Agile transformation projects of all sizes
• Coaching Agile process and best practices for teams and organizations

A career at SEI extends well beyond providing great service and thought leadership to our clients. Everyone takes an active role in building and managing our business, in an environment that runs counter to traditional consulting firms. Our consultants have a “seat at the table” and contribute to growing our business in ways that align to their interests such as growing business development opportunities, conducting interviews to support our hiring process, managing internal initiatives that build our brand or organizing trainings to share what you know with your colleagues. There is no telling what an SEI Consultant will be asked to do on a day-to-day basis – we do what it takes to get the job done.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required-

• Alignment to our core values: Excellence, Participation, Integrity, and Collaboration
• Hungry, Humble, Smart
• Demonstrated business and technology acumen
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding and experience solving real business problems
• Proven track record of delivering results
• Experience working with and/or leading a team
• Ability to work across industries, roles, functions & technologies
• Authorization for permanent employment in the United States (this position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship)

Preferred-

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years professional experience
• Experience across our service offerings