Remote Software Architect

Description:

• The company is seeking a senior Software Architect to set technical direction, lead through influence, and drive architecture decisions across the entire organization.
• This role is positioned at the intersection of technology strategy, architecture excellence, and engineering leadership.
• The Software Architect will collaborate with senior engineers and engineering leaders across multiple teams and locations to shape the design, build, and evolution of the platform.
• The position is part of the Technical Enablement Team, working closely with the Director of Engineering to define a global reference architecture.
• Responsibilities include defining and evolving the company-wide architecture and technology vision, establishing architectural principles and standards, and driving their adoption through collaboration.
• The architect will guide and mentor over 50 engineers, support senior developers in making architectural trade-offs, and act as a trusted advisor for complex initiatives.
• The role also involves ensuring successful execution of large technical initiatives, improving platform scalability and stability, and assessing the technical skills of senior engineers.
• Success in this role will be measured by the team's understanding of architecture analysis, the ability to make autonomous architectural decisions, and the contribution to a positive work atmosphere.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have proven experience in developing complex software solutions and delivering high-quality software systems, preferably SaaS services.
• A strong background in architecture design and documentation is required.
• Applicants should have a successful track record of re-architecting existing systems.
• Excellent knowledge of modern programming languages such as C#, Python, and Java is necessary.
• Deep experience with REST APIs and documentation of REST endpoints is essential.
• Experience with Cloud Native development and microservices architectures is required.
• Candidates should have DevOps experience, including CI/CD, automated pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization, and Kubernetes.
• The ability to drive change and influence without formal authority is crucial.
• Excellent presentation and data visualization skills are needed, along with fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Additional qualifications that will make candidates stand out include knowledge of cloud platforms like Azure and GCP, experience with the OKR framework, and familiarity with AI-enabled development.

Benefits:

• The company offers flat hierarchies, responsibility, freedom, direct feedback, and the opportunity to advocate for personal ideas.
• There are internal development opportunities, ongoing support from a People Partner, and a fun, inclusive company culture.
• Employees are part of an international company with over 400 employees and offices in multiple cities across Europe and the US.
• The role includes a full-time FlexiWire@home option for remote work, with the option to collaborate in the office.
• The company organizes social events, including Friday Bars and seasonal parties, fostering a fun work environment.
• Employees enjoy a modern office location with amenities such as a rooftop terrace, private health insurance, and a dog-friendly atmosphere.
• Additional perks include access to organic snacks, a social area with games, and bike and car parking facilities.