Platform Architect, DeviantArt

Wix; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a platform architect to lead an initiative for developing a service-oriented architecture for a high-traffic web application. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in platform engineering, expert knowledge in Node.js and Python, and strong collaboration skills. This is a fully remote position, offering competitive compensation including RSUs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in senior platform engineering roles.
• Expert-level proficiency in Node.js and Python.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of a new service-oriented architecture.
• Collaborate with teams for seamless integration.
• Design and optimize scalable solutions for high-traffic applications.

Skills

Node.js

Python

JVM languages (Java, Scala)

PHP

Communication skills

Job description

As a platform architect, you'll lead a new initiative to develop a service-oriented architecture for an existing high-traffic web application.

In your day-to-day, you will :

Lead the design and implementation of a new service-oriented architecture

Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration with OLAP, OLTP, and machine learning infrastructure

Design and optimize scalable solutions for high-traffic web applications

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members

Ensure the platform meets performance, reliability, and scalability standards

This is a fully remote position.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in senior platform engineering roles

Expert-level proficiency in Node.js and Python. Experience with JVM languages (Java, Scala) or PHP is a plus.

Strong communication skills and the ability to understand the needs of teams responsible for OLAP, OLTP, and machine learning infrastructure.

Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable service architectures. Bonus points for experience decoupling services from existing monolithic applications.

Ability to work collaboratively across teams and disciplines.

Additional Information

DeviantArt is the largest online social network for artists and art enthusiasts, and a platform for emerging and established artists to exhibit, promote, and share their works with an enthusiastic, art-centric community. We have over 82 million registered members and attract over 100 million unique visitors per month. Our members—known as deviants—upload tens of thousands of original pieces of art every day, ranging from painting and sculpture to digital art, pixel art, films, and anime. Our platform empowers creators to safely evolve into Web3 and take advantage of new and exciting ways to monetize their art and nurture their community of followers.

In 2017, DeviantArt merged with Wix with a goal of bringing additional tools and resources to the art community. Today, our team is made up of diverse and talented individuals from all over the world, and we take great pride in creating a supportive environment for the online artist community.

The approximate base compensation is $155,000 - 185,000 CAD In addition to base pay you will receive company RSUs as part of the compensation package.

The final offer may vary and will be determined by various factors including location the role is expected to be performed, shift, candidate profile and ideal qualifications.

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