Software Architect (Contractor) – Composable Commerce & Event-Driven Design

This position is 100% remote, with flexible daily/weekly hours (part-time). We’re looking for a Software Architect contractor with strong expertise in composable modular architecture and event-driven design to support the next evolution of Sharewise: our marketplace framework that helps entrepreneurs and small businesses launch world-class platforms faster. This isn’t a “keep the lights on” role. You’ll be shaping the backbone of a framework designed to democratise marketplace creation and empower business owners. What you'll do: * Collaborate with engineering, product, and design teams to define and implement the technical vision for our marketplace framework. * Design and architect scalable, resilient, and event-driven microservices. * Lead the technical design and implementation of new features and components. * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers. * Ensure that the architecture aligns with business goals and technical constraints. * Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools. * Document architecture and design decisions. * Participate in code reviews and ensure code quality. What you bring: * Proven experience as a Software Architect, with a focus on composable commerce and event-driven design. * Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems. * Experience with event streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ). * Expertise in designing and implementing APIs (REST, GraphQL). * Solid experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). * Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. * Ability to work independently and remotely. * Experience with e-commerce platforms and marketplace frameworks is a plus. Bonus points: * Experience with serverless technologies. * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines. * Contributions to open-source projects.