Software Architect
Air Apps · Remote · London Metropolitain Area ·
COMPENSATION
$145k – $260k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Fully onsite (Lisbon)
- 6+ years experience
- Cloud & Microservices
- Relocation support
- Apple hardware provided
You will lead the technical strategy for an AI-driven platform that has reached over 100 million downloads. The position involves designing scalable, secure solutions and guiding engineering teams on best practices for cloud infrastructure and system integration.
Based in the Lisbon office, you will work in person with product managers and stakeholders to evaluate new tools and ensure high availability across microservices and APIs.
What you'll do
- Define and maintain overall system architecture for scalable software solutions
- Provide technical leadership on coding standards and system scalability
- Design high-level system diagrams, data flows, and API structures
- Evaluate technologies and cloud services for performance and cost-efficiency
- Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and security in architectural decisions
- Oversee integrations including microservices, APIs, and third-party services
- Collaborate with DevOps and SRE teams for smooth deployment and reliability
- Conduct architecture reviews and performance audits to improve efficiency
What you'll need
- Around 6+ years of experience in software development and architecture
- Strong expertise in system design, cloud computing, and microservices
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Proficiency in backend technologies like Node.js, Python, Java, or .NET
- Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
- Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, caching, and data pipelines
- Familiarity with event-driven architectures, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Understanding of security best practices, identity management, and encryption
- Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code
Stack
- Node.js
- Python
- Java
- .NET
- React
- Angular
- Vue
- AWS
- Azure
- Google Cloud Platform
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- CloudFormation
How you'll work
- Fully onsite position based in Lisbon, Portugal
- Close in-person collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Relocation support available for candidates moving to Lisbon
What you get
- Apple hardware ecosystem for work
- Annual bonus potential
- Top-tier health and life insurance coverage
- Transportation budget for commute needs
- Coverflex benefits package for meals and well-being
- Childcare support services
- Pension fund for long-term financial planning
- Urban Sports Club membership
- 100% free meals at the hub