Remote Senior Software Architect

Placements24; London Borough of Newham; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Performance-based bonuses

Equity options

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office setup budget

Professional development opportunities

Unlimited paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Architect for a fully remote fintech environment. You will shape architecture for scalable, secure financial platforms and mentor engineering teams across the development lifecycle.

You will define standards, evaluate technologies, and collaborate with product managers to translate business needs into robust solutions. Deep knowledge of microservices, cloud-native design, and modern languages is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive software development with architectural design focus.
• Experience designing large-scale distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Expertise in one or more modern programming languages (Java, Python, C#, Go).
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native development.
• Strong database knowledge (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Experience with API design and development (RESTful, GraphQL).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, containerization).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills for remote work.
• Experience in Fintech or financial services desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee scalable, reliable, and secure software architectures for financial applications.
• Define architectural standards, patterns, and best practices for the engineering organization.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for new projects and system upgrades.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineering leads, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the SDLC.
• Ensure architectural designs meet performance, scalability, security, and maintainability requirements.
• Develop and maintain architectural documentation, including diagrams and specifications.
• Conduct code reviews and technical assessments to ensure adherence to architectural standards.
• Mentor and coach software engineers on architectural principles and best practices.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities for innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Remote work

Architectural design

Cloud fundamentals

Programming (Java/Python/C#/Go)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

GraphQL

REST APIs

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in the financial technology sector, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Architect to join their fully remote engineering team. This is a critical role responsible for designing and guiding the development of robust, scalable, and secure software systems that power our next-generation financial platforms. You will define architectural standards, select appropriate technologies, and mentor development teams to ensure the successful implementation of complex software solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of software design patterns, microservices architecture, cloud-native development, and best practices in building high-performance, enterprise-grade applications. This fully remote position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere, coupled with the opportunity to shape the technical direction of a rapidly evolving Fintech company. We are looking for a visionary technical leader who can translate business requirements into elegant, maintainable, and future-proof architectural blueprints. Embrace the challenge of designing the future of financial technology from your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the development of scalable, reliable, and secure software architectures for financial applications.
• Define architectural standards, patterns, and best practices for the engineering organization.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for new projects and system upgrades.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineering leads, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Ensure architectural designs meet performance, scalability, security, and maintainability requirements.
• Develop and maintain architectural documentation, including diagrams and specifications.
• Conduct code reviews and technical assessments to ensure adherence to architectural standards.
• Mentor and coach software engineers on architectural principles and best practices.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities for innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with a significant focus on architectural design.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex, large-scale distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Expertise in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, Go).
• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native development principles.
• Strong understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Experience with API design and development (RESTful, GraphQL).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, containerization).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, suitable for a remote environment.
• Experience in the Fintech or financial services industry is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Top-tier annual salary package up to ZAR.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
• Substantial performance-based bonuses and equity options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Home office setup budget and ongoing technology stipends.
• Significant opportunities for professional development, including training and conferences.
• The chance to work on cutting-edge technology and shape the future of Fintech.
• A highly collaborative and innovative remote work culture.
• Unlimited paid time off policy.