Software Architect
Job Title: Software Architect
Location: Markham, Ontario
Type: Full-Time 
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Software Architect to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a technical leader who thrives on designing scalable, cloud-native solutions and has a deep understanding of the solutioning cycle. Candidates with experience as a Staff or Principal Software Engineer who have played architectural roles are strongly encouraged to apply.
As an Architect, you’ll be responsible for designing and guiding the implementation of enterprise-level applications, helping ensure technical excellence across systems that support core business functions.
Key Responsibilities
Engage with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective technical architectures.
Design end-to-end solutions using Java, Angular React, Microservices, PostgreSQL, and AWS.
Lead and own the solutioning lifecycle from discovery and architecture design through validation, implementation, and optimization.
Act as a technical leader and advisor across engineering teams, promoting architectural best practices and scalable design.
Contribute to technology strategy, tool selection, and process improvement efforts.
Produce architectural documentation and ensure solutions align with business and technical goals.
Stay current with emerging technologies and bring innovative ideas to the table.
Required Qualifications
8+ years of experience in software engineering, including 2+ years in technical leadership or architecture-focused role.
Strong proficiency with Java, Angular, React, Microservices, PostgreSQL, and AWS.
Experience designing and deploying scalable cloud-native applications.
Deep understanding of the end-to-end solutioning cycle and enterprise application design.
Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative mindset capable of articulating ideas to various stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using GenAI/LLMs for coding and agentic workflows.
Experience working with accounting systems or accommodation
AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
Familiarity with DevOps tools, CI/CD practices, and container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Who We Are
API is the global leader for crew accommodation solutions, and we are changing the way businesses manage travel. Our technology platform streamlines the entire crew planning process, making day-to-day operations more efficient and elevating the crew layover experience. API’s proprietary technology, mobile solutions and our experienced team are positioned to offer our clients a complete, end-to-end platform that integrates seamlessly into their process. We are looking for dynamic, creative, and tech savvy individuals to join our team. If you are passionate about hard work, providing impeccable service, technology, and solutions to our clients then API may be a great fit for you!
Other Duties
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time according to business needs.
The performance of additional responsibilities if you are designated as a Data Protection Champion (DPC), Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) or Information Assurance Accounting Officer (IAAO).
Work Environment
This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
AAP/EEO Statement
Accommodations Plus International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.