Software Architect Jobs in San Diego, CA

Job Summary

Certified ADAS is seeking a highly experienced Senior Full Stack Engineer / Solutions Architect to lead the architecture, development, and ongoing evolution of our custom software platform. This individual will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining a CRM, dispatching, routing, billing, reporting, and operations management system that supports our rapidly growing ADAS calibration business.

This is a hands-on role requiring both technical leadership and active software development. The ideal candidate has experience building business-critical applications from the ground up, managing software projects, gathering requirements from stakeholders, and creating scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Software Architecture & Development

• Design, develop, and maintain custom web-based applications that support company operations.
• Architect scalable software solutions, databases, APIs, and system integrations.
• Lead the development of our proprietary CRM and operations platform.
• Build and maintain features related to dispatching, scheduling, routing, billing, reporting, customer management, and field operations.

Project Leadership

• Work directly with executive leadership and department managers to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Manage software development projects from concept through deployment.
• Establish development roadmaps, timelines, and technical priorities.
• Document system architecture, workflows, and development standards.

API & Systems Integration

• Develop and maintain integrations between internal systems and third-party platforms.
• Build APIs and data pipelines to streamline business processes.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security across multiple systems.

Data & Reporting

• Design dashboards, reports, and business intelligence tools that provide actionable operational insights.
• Automate reporting and data collection processes.
• Improve visibility into company KPIs, technician performance, sales activity, financial metrics, and operational efficiency.

Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate current software tools and identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Recommend and implement technology solutions that increase scalability and efficiency.
• Assist with future hiring, management, and oversight of additional developers as the software team grows.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of full stack software development experience.
• Proven experience architecting and building complex business applications, CRM systems, ERP platforms, field service software, or operational management systems.
• Strong experience with modern web development frameworks and technologies.
• Experience with API development, integrations, relational databases, and cloud infrastructure.
• Ability to independently manage projects and communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of delivering software solutions that drive business results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building CRM, dispatching, scheduling, routing, or field service management platforms.
• Experience leading software projects or managing development teams.
• Experience working in fast-growing entrepreneurial environments.
• Local to San Diego, CA.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Certified ADAS is an at-will employer, providing a flexible and dynamic work environment for our employees. As an at-will employer, both the company and employees have the freedom to terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. Employees have the freedom to pursue new opportunities and make career changes without any contractual obligations.

Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92101