Platform Architect (or Enterprise Architect) - Equity Only

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PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN EQUITY-ONLY ROLE AND THE INTERVIEWS WILL COMMENCE IN FEBRUARY 2025.

Stealth-Mode Start-Up Client is seeking aPlatform Architect (or Enterprise Architect)to design and oversee theend-to-end architectureof ascalable, secure, and high-performance web and mobile platform. This role will focus on establishing arobust technical foundation, aligningengineering efforts with strategic objectives, and ensuringsystem reliability and future scalability.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience insystem architecture design, cloud infrastructure, microservices, and a deep understanding ofemerging technologiesto build a platform capable of serving millions of users globally.

To apply, please provide a CV, your compensation requirements (including salary expectations for when funding is secured) and a cover letter/note that explains why you are interested and how you meet the requirements. Please note that submissions received without all the requested information will be automatically disqualified and rejected.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and define theoverall technical architecturefor the platform, ensuring alignment withbusiness goalsandscalability requirements.
  • Establish and enforcebest practices for platform architecture, including frameworks, design patterns, and scalability strategies.
  • Develop and own thetechnical roadmap, aligning platform capabilities with long-term objectives.
  • Lead architectural discussions, design reviews, andtechnical decision-making processesacross teams.
  • Providetechnical mentorshipto engineering teams, guiding them in the implementation of architectural decisions.
  • Identifytechnology gapsand propose innovative solutions to address them.
  • Ensure the platform architecture is capable of scaling horizontally and vertically to meetanticipated user growth.
  • Design systems forhigh availability, reliability, andfault tolerance.
  • Optimize system performance, reduce latency, and improve response times across services.
  • Define and oversee theAPI architectureand integration strategy to ensure seamless communication between components and third-party services.
  • Build robustdata flow architecturesto facilitate efficient data exchange between services.
  • Design and implementsecurity protocolsto safeguard data, user privacy, and platform integrity.
  • Ensure platform compliance withinternational regulations(e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
  • Collaborate withProduct, Engineering, Data Science, andCompliance teamsto translate business requirements into architectural blueprints.
  • Serve as abridge between business stakeholders and technical teamsto ensure alignment on technical priorities.
  • Continuously evaluate and recommendnew technologies, tools, andframeworksto improve platform capabilities.
  • Stay informed aboutemerging industry trendsand integrate them into platform strategies where appropriate.
  • Create and maintaindetailed architectural documentation, ensuring clarity for engineering teams.
  • Define and enforcetechnical standards and governance processesacross the engineering organization.

Requirements:

  • Minimum8+ yearsof experience insoftware architecture, enterprise architecture, or a related leadership role.
  • Excellent command of the English Language in all forms.
  • Previous start-up experience would be an advantage. 
  • Strong experience withcloud platforms(e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Proficiency in designingscalable microservices architecturesand distributed systems.
  • Proficiency in languages such asPython, Java, Go, orNode.js.
  • Expertise in designing and implementingRESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs.
  • Deep understanding ofSQL and NoSQL databases(e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
  • Knowledge ofsecurity protocols, encryption standards, andaccess control mechanisms.
  • Familiarity withCI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud deployment strategies.
  • Exceptional analytical andproblem-solving skills.
  • Strong leadership andteam management abilities.
  • Ability to create clear andcomprehensive architectural documentation.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability totranslate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Avisionary architectwho excels in buildingrobust, scalable platformscapable of supporting millions of users.
  • Proactive in identifyingtechnical challengesand proposing scalable solutions.
  • Collaborative and able to work cross-functionally withProduct, Engineering, and Compliance teams.
  • Data-driven, with a focus onsystem performance, optimization, andscalability.
  • Passionate about leveragingemerging technologiesto build future-ready architectures.

Compensation & Benefits

Equity-only at present, to transition to a salaried, full-time permanent position when funding is secured.

Remote and flexible working arrangements, the opportunity to be part of something potentially epic with potential opportunities for global travel, and access to industry conferences and workshops in due course.


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