Solutions Architect I at RealPage, Inc. in Richardson, TX

Summary: RealPage, Inc. is a leading global provider of software and data analytics to the real estate industry. They are seeking a Solutions Architect I to be the technical north star for complex, cross-product solutions, translating business outcomes into resilient architectures and guiding teams from concept to production. Responsibilities: - Lead technical discovery sessions to understand business needs, constraints, and integration points - Translate requirements into clear architectural designs, diagrams, and implementation roadmaps - Partner with engineering teams to ensure solutions are built according to architectural intent - Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and patterns that improve performance, reliability, and scalability - Provide technical leadership during development, including code level guidance when needed - Communicate architectural decisions and tradeoffs to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders - Mentor engineers and contribute to architectural standards, best practices, and governance Required Qualifications: - Proven track record of delivering scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions - Clear communicator: ability to simplify complex technical concepts and communicate them clearly - Software engineering depth in TypeScript/Node/React, plus CI/CD and automated testing patterns - Cloud Architecture: deep familiarity with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Preferred Qualifications: - RealPage ecosystem familiarity (e.g., UDMS/UDM, Resident Identity/CIDP, OneSite, ActiveBuilding) or prior experience integrating with large SaaS platforms - Event streaming (e.g., Kafka) and advanced messaging patterns (DLQs, compaction, exactly-once semantics) - Cloud architecture depth (AWS/Azure/GCP) including VPC design, private networking, managed messaging/databases, and IaC - Compliance/regulatory experience (SOC 2, PCI, GDPR/CCPA) and security hardening at the platform and service levels Required Skills: Cloud Architecture, TypeScript/Node/React, Scalable Solutions Important Skills: CI/CD, Automated Testing, Event Streaming Nice-to-Have Skills: Clear Communicator, Mentoring Engineers Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance., Retirement savings plan with company match., Paid time off and holidays., Professional development opportunities., Performance-based bonus based on position.