Platform Architect, Core Engine

Kinaxis; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days

Flexible work options

Well-being programs

Virtual fitness classes

Mentorship programs

Recognition programs

Hackathons

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a Software Platform Architect to drive the evolution of their Maestro platform towards a cloud-native architecture. The ideal candidate should have advanced knowledge in computer science and substantial experience in building large-scale, distributed cloud systems. Responsibilities include designing scalable architectures, providing architectural direction, and mentoring engineers. The company offers flexible work options and numerous benefits such as mentorship programs, physical and mental well-being programs, and more.

Qualifications

• Advanced education in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Deep experience building large-scale, distributed cloud systems.
• Proficiency in modern backend languages like Go and C++.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evolution of the Maestro platform to a cloud-native architecture.
• Design highly scalable, distributed, cloud-native architectures.
• Act as a technical authority influencing architectural decisions.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture

Distributed systems

Data-intensive systems

Modern backend languages (Go, C++)

Communication skills

Education

Advanced education in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About Kinaxis

Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration, powering complex global supply chains and supporting the people who manage them. Our AI‑infused platform provides full transparency and visibility across end‑to‑end supply chains, enabling our customers to make faster, better decisions. We are trusted by renowned global brands to navigate today’s volatility and disruption.

Location

• Ottawa and Toronto, Canada – Hybrid
• Other Canadian or USA locations – Remote

Vacancy Status

This is an existing job vacancy.

About The Role

Kinaxis Maestro manages and predicts what is needed to effectively balance supply and demand for some of the world’s most complex supply chains. We are seeking a Software Platform Architect to lead the evolution of our Maestro platform to a cloud‑native architecture.

What You Will Do

You operate comfortably across the full architecture lifecycle – from conceptual design and deep technical exploration to hands‑on implementation and production hardening. You drive complex systems problems and balance performance, scalability, cost, and operational resilience in real‑world cloud environments. You will design highly scalable, distributed, cloud‑native architectures that power core platform capabilities, manage data flow, consistency models, latency trade‑offs, fault tolerance, and system boundaries, and push for simpler, more robust, and performant designs.

You will contribute to the architectural direction for the backend platform, shaping large‑scale data processing and platform services, setting standards for cloud‑native design, guiding distributed systems patterns, and ensuring production‑ready architectures. You act as a technical authority across Product R&D, influencing architectural decisions that span cloud infrastructure, core platform services, and data systems, mentoring senior engineers, and fostering a culture of accountability.

You are a pragmatic, hands‑on architect who writes code, validates assumptions through prototypes, and ensures designs translate into reliable, scalable implementations. You value clarity, simplicity, and execution over theoretical perfection. You collaborate and communicate complex architectural concepts to engineers, product leaders, and executives alike.

Requirements

• Advanced education in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Deep, demonstrated experience building large‑scale, distributed cloud systems.
• Extensive experience designing and building large‑scale, distributed systems in production environments.
• Strong background in data‑intensive systems such as distributed data processing, databases, query engines, or platform‑level data services.
• Deep expertise in cloud‑native architectures, scalability, elasticity, fault tolerance, and cost‑aware design.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical challenges into clear architectural designs that can be implemented and evolved over time.
• Ability to work with ambiguous requirements and produce robust architectural designs aligned with stakeholders’ expectations.
• Hands‑on experience with modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and core infrastructure services.
• Proficiency in modern backend languages (Go, C++).
• Solid understanding of system performance, concurrency, consistency models, and operational trade‑offs in distributed environments.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams and operate as a senior technical leader.
• Excellent communication skills, articulating complex designs to diverse audiences.
• Ability to accelerate the SDLC through innovative application of AI or other tooling while upholding architecture consistency, secure design, and code‑quality standards.
• Ability to review AI‑generated code rigorously for correctness, architectural fit, integration risk, and edge case support.

Nice to Have

• Experience modernizing or re‑platforming legacy systems into cloud‑native architectures.
• Familiarity with high‑performance query engines or in‑memory data systems.
• Experience designing platforms that support AI, agentic systems, or advanced analytics at scale.
• Exposure to Data Fabric, semantic layers, or extensible platform architectures.
• Track record of technical leadership through internal platforms, publications, patents, or open‑source contributions.

Benefits

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company‑wide days off)
• Flexible work options
• Physical and mental well‑being programs
• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
• Mentorship programs, training, and career development
• Recognition programs and referral rewards
• Hackathons

Accommodations

Kinaxis welcomes candidates to apply to our inclusive community. We provide accommodations upon request to ensure fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process for all candidates, including those with specific needs or disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to us at [e-mail]. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.