Software Architect - Retail Pro

Description

Retail Pro International (RPI) is a global leader in retail management software, empowering retailers in over 80 countries with flexible, scalable, and powerful solutions. Our mission is to enable retailers to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape by delivering innovative technology, deep industry expertise, and a commitment to long-term partnerships. RPI was acquired by Nayax in 2023 and has been merged into the company's product portfolio.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Architect to lead the design and technical direction of a scalable application built on a Windows Server backend with a browser-based front end. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in system architecture, web technologies, backend services, and application security. You will play a critical role in defining the technology roadmap, evaluating new tools, and ensuring architectural consistency and scalability across the system.

The Software Architect will report to the VP, Software Development

Key Responsibilities:

• Define overall architecture and technology stack for a distributed application with:
• Windows Server-based backend (services, APIs, database)
• Browser-accessible front end (HTML/JavaScript-based UI)
• Develop architecture and design documents (HLD/LLD)
• Lead system design sessions and collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, QA, product)
• Review and approve software designs, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability
• Select appropriate tools, technologies, and frameworks aligned with business needs
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code/design reviews
• Ensure robust security models are in place, both in backend services and browser clients
• Define integration strategies with external systems, authentication providers, or APIs
• Monitor technical debt and provide strategies for refactoring or modernization
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering or computer science, or equivalent experience
• Experience with hybrid (cloud + on-premises) deployments
• Familiarity with legacy system migration or modernization strategies
• Experience with enterprise integrations (Active Directory, LDAP, SSO)
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Experience with service applications
• Experience in designing or overseeing modern web front ends
• Experience with multiple programming languages (e.g. Delphi, C#, Javascript, Typescript)
• Experience developing multi-threaded applications.
• Experience working with REST interfaces
• Experience working with distributed applications across multiple time zones with different regional settings is a plus.
• Experience with retail point-of-sale applications is a plus.
• Retail Pro experience is highly desirable.

What Makes This Role Exciting:

• Opportunity to shape the architecture of a mission-critical retail management application used by retailers worldwide.
• Work on complex, large-scale distributed systems with real-world impact across 80+ countries.
• Be part of Nayax's expanding product ecosystem, driving innovation in retail technology and payments.
• Collaborate with highly skilled teams across engineering, product, and business units.
• Lead modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption, legacy system transformation, and advanced security models.
• Influence technology direction at a global company with long-term stability and growth.
• Join a culture that values innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence.

Compensation and Benefits

• The base salary range for this position is $70,000-$110,000 per year
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus and additional benefits.
• Final compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Learn More about Nayax

Nayax is a global fintech company (NASDAQ; TASE: NYAX) providing an end-to-end platform for payments, consumer engagement, and business operations.

Founded in 2005, Nayax empowers businesses to grow revenue, reduce operational costs, and deliver seamless commerce experiences. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to in-house innovation have positioned us at the forefront of the cashless payment revolution, serving the unattended and retail sectors around the world.

We support over 80 payment methods in 50+ currencies, hold a European payment institution license, and have formed strategic partnerships with global financial institutions to deliver powerful, scalable solutions.

With more than 1,200 employees across 12 global offices, Nayax operates in 62+ countries.

At Nayax, we believe in creating long-term impact through loyalty tools, omnichannel solutions, and an agile ecosystem of value-added services. We're proud to support businesses in reaching new heights and we're always looking for innovative, passionate individuals to join us.