Posted Friday, June 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Location: Sioux Falls, SD/Remote
Position Summary
SONIFI Solutions is seeking a Staff Software Architect to lead the design and evolution of our next generation platforms across hospitality technology. This role is responsible for defining and driving end to end architecture across cloud native systems, hybrid platforms, and emerging AI driven capabilities.
This is a highly influential technical leadership role focused on building scalable, secure, and modern systems while guiding engineering teams through architectural decisions, platform modernization, and adoption of best practices. You will partner closely with engineering, product, and security teams to align technical direction with business priorities.
About SONIFI
SONIFI Solutions is a leading provider of technology solutions for the hospitality industry, delivering guest engagement, connectivity, and entertainment platforms to hotels across North America. Our technology powers the digital guest experience through WiFi, interactive TV, and integrated services that drive value for hotel partners.
What you will do:
Define and own overall solution architecture across platforms and products
Design scalable, resilient, and secure cloud native systems in AWS
Lead architecture for microservices and event driven systems
Drive API first design standards including governance, versioning, and authentication
Partner with product and engineering teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
Lead legacy modernization efforts and platform consolidation strategies
Architect and integrate AI and GenAI capabilities into products and developer workflows
Establish patterns for integrating services such as OpenAI and AWS Bedrock
Ensure strong system performance, reliability, observability, and security
Collaborate with security teams to enforce best practices and compliance standards
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineering teams
Conduct architecture reviews, design walkthroughs, and technical evaluations
Define and promote best practices across development and architecture
What you will need:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
10 or more years of experience in software engineering with deep architectural expertise
Strong experience with following required to be considered:
AWS and cloud native architecture
Microservices and event driven systems
API design and integrations including REST and GraphQL
Linux based systems and environments
Containerization technologies such as Docker or Podman
Modern CI CD practices
Experience in several of the following areas required to be successful in this role:
Scalability, reliability, observability, and performance design
Network fundamentals including latency and protocols
Data modeling and system integration
Security concepts including OAuth2, OIDC, API gateways, and service mesh
Multi tenant cloud architecture
Programming experience in one or more of the following required to be considered:
Python
JavaScript or TypeScript
Go
C++
Additional experience that is a BIG plus:
AI, ML, or GenAI platforms and services
Developer productivity tooling and automation
Domain driven design and architecture modeling approaches such as C4
Legacy system modernization and platform consolidation
Hospitality or lodging technology experience
Why join SONIFI?
You will play a key role in shaping the future of our platform and engineering practices
Opportunity to lead modernization efforts and influence technical direction across the organization
Work on meaningful technology that impacts guest experiences across thousands of hotel properties
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation range generally starting at $120,000 to $180,000. Final salary will be based on factors including location, experience, education, specialty, and training.
This position is also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), pet insurance, on demand pay, and additional benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer
SONIFI Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
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