Architect, Software Engineering - Integration

The Software Platform Architect is responsible for the high-level design, development, and evolution of scalable software platforms that support multiple products and business needs. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams—including engineering, product, and operations—to define technology standards, guide architectural decisions, and ensure the platform’s reliability, scalability, and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of Integration and System Integrator Platform platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical strategy.

• Define and promote the use of architectural patterns, best practices, and standards across the engineering organization.

• Collaborate with development teams to translate business requirements into robust, scalable, and modular solutions.

• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet platform needs.

• Oversee integration with internal and third-party systems, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance.

• Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Identify and address potential bottlenecks, vulnerabilities, and system failures.

• Maintain documentation of architecture, processes, and best practices.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the platform.

• Mentor and coach engineering teams on architectural principles and practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.

• Experience in building at event driven applications at scale

• 10+ years of relevant experience in software development and architecture, with a focus on building platforms or large-scale systems.

• Experience is large scale messaging systems like Kafka

• Experience using Mongodb, ElasticSearch, MySQL, Postgresql

• Proven experience in building platform components using the java, SpringBoot.

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).

• Strong knowledge of APIs, microservices, data storage, and integration methodologies.

• Experience in SaaS platform architecture or development.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience with security, compliance, and regulatory requirements for enterprise software.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

• Experience working in Agile environments.

• Experience in using AI tools (Augment, Cursor, Claude code)