Software Developer/Architect Job

Primary location:Remote,Remote
Relocation offered:No
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel:<10%
Non-compete:No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $110,000 to $145,000 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.
  

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Customer Solutions (IT), the Senior Software Developer/Architect will lead the design, development, testing, and integration of advanced software solutions that power Armstrong's ProjectWorks Design and Pre-Construction Service. This role supports aggressive growth across all business units, including Mineral Fiber, WAVE, and Architectural Specialties.

With a strong focus on user experience and efficiency, this position is responsible for digitally enabling new and existing product lines by delivering innovative features, tools, and functionality within the ProjectWorks platform. Leveraging agile methodologies and creative design practices, the Senior Software Developer/Architect will drive the full software development lifecycle while maintaining a high standard of code quality and technical architecture.

This role requires close collaboration with internal and external development teams, ProjectWorks stakeholders, AWI technical teams, and customers. ProjectWorks continues to redefine how digital technology streamlines the construction process-from design through installation-while delivering best-in-class customer experiences.

What's in it for you!

• Work on high-impact, enterprise-wide technology initiatives
• Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and agile work culture
• Grow your career through continuous learning and professional development
• Receive a competitive compensation and benefits package

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with the ProjectWorks Development and Build Team to design and execute development plans that enhance ProjectWorks' value proposition across all commercial construction project types.
• Align the ProjectWorks team with software development teams to define scope, requirements, technical solutions, testing strategies, and workflows for new and existing product integrations, features, and tools.
• Lead and manage technical development efforts across multiple teams and project types.
• Provide hands-on technical expertise in object-oriented development, with a preference for Java and .NET, including experience with concurrent, multithreaded, and distributed systems.
• Participate fully in agile development activities, including estimation, sprint planning, development, code reviews, deployment, and documentation.
• Ensure all deliverables align with established technical architecture, development standards, and quality practices.
• Partner with the ProjectWorks team to develop, maintain, and update annual development and build plans.
• Support long-term technical vision planning, including new product integrations and future platform development.
• Develop best-practice standard work for defining requirements and implementing end-to-end software solutions.
• Establish best-practice standard work to ensure comprehensive technical analysis from an installation perspective for ceiling solutions across all business units.

What Will Make You Successful

• Strategic, analytical, and systems-oriented thinking
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to translate business goals into technical solutions
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to influence stakeholders and negotiate effectively
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• High attention to detail with a focus on documentation excellence
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, adaptable to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to align execution with business objectives and portfolio priorities
• Resilience and effectiveness in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Qualifications

• Strong programming and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver creative, efficient, and well-documented solutions.
• Passion for improving customer and end-user experiences through thoughtful software design.
• Commitment to quality, usability, and user-centered design principles.
• Ability to provide technical leadership, direction, and mentorship to team members.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and contribute positively to team dynamics.
• Passion for integrating design and technology, with a willingness to experiment and innovate.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional partners.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and comparable 2D/3D architectural or design software.
• Experience with:
• Object-oriented development
• Core Java
• SQL databases
• Git and Maven

What will make you stand out

• Experience with BIM and Revit
• Familiarity with:
• Unity / Xith3D
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• .NET
• JUnit
• Experience with Java parallelization, memory management, and thread optimization
• Experience optimizing desktop Java applications for hardware constraints
• Experience with Java and AWS DevOps tools
• Knowledge of architectural and interior solutions
• Experience within the commercial construction industry
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Teams

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is anAmericas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisitionand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!