**Experienced Full Stack Lead Architect – Domain-Driven Design Expert for Cloud-Based Software Development at blithequark**

At blithequark, we're on a mission to revolutionize the way we approach software development, and we're looking for a talented and experienced Lead Architect to join our dynamic team. As a key contributor, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders to analyze complex business domains, design scalable and effective software solutions, and implement Domain-Driven Design (DDD) patterns to ensure alignment between software components and business needs. Your expertise in DDD will drive the development of robust, domain-driven services that meet the evolving requirements of our business. **About blithequark** blithequark is a leading innovator in the industry, committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences through cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. Our culture is built on a shared commitment to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. At blithequark, our people are our success, and we're dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and innovation. **Key Responsibilities** As a Lead Architect at blithequark, you will be responsible for: * Leading the application of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles throughout the software development lifecycle, including domain analysis, modeling, and implementation. * Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and define bounded contexts, develop a ubiquitous language, and establish domain-driven patterns to ensure alignment between software solutions and business domains. * Driving the creation of domain models that accurately represent complex business domains and facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Leveraging DDD best practices to design and develop scalable, maintainable, and extensible software systems that effectively address the organization's evolving needs. * Facilitating discussions around new and emerging capabilities and helping determine the best approach to modernize technologies to enable business solutions. * Synthesizing current state processes, operating models, and ways of working to define new, digitally-aligned clarity on requirements. * Working across a diverse stakeholder group, driving consensus, and creating a shared understanding of detailed requirements in conjunction with technical delivery. * Conducting initial assessments of problem situations or articulating the capabilities needed to support the business. * Gathering information about the business process through various methods (shadowing, interviews, surveys, reading reports, etc.). * Providing strategic support to clients in defining or designing business processes and helping identify technologies based on client requirements. * Coordinating multi-system solutions to clarify interdependencies so that systems appear seamless to the user. **What You Need to Succeed** To be successful in this role, you will need: * Proven experience with Domain-Driven Design or equivalent. * Cloud (AWS) migration experience in a large enterprise environment. * Ability to adapt and learn in a fast-paced environment. * Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. * Analytical mind with strong data collection and analysis skills. * Demonstrated skills in process mapping, technical design, and proven problem-solving. * Effective communication, relationship management, and influencing skills needed to work in partnership with internal teams. * Enterprise Business Process Modeling (BPM) experience. * Business Capability Modeling (BCM) experience. * Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data. * Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles. * High school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency. **Preferred Qualifications** While not required, the following qualifications will give you a competitive edge: * In-depth knowledge of airline industry principles. **Benefits and Advantages** As a Lead Architect at blithequark, you can expect: * Competitive salary, industry-leading profit-sharing program, and performance incentives. * 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%. * Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave. * Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, and life insurance. * Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages. * Inclusive Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health. * Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members. * Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals. * Global partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals focused on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint. * Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective, and help implement strategies. * Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together. * Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings, and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks like car and hotel rentals, and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare. **Join the blithequark Team** If you're passionate about Domain-Driven Design and want to be part of a dynamic team that's shaping the future of software development, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications for this role. We can't wait to hear from you! Apply for this job