Remote Lead Software Architect - Scalable Systems

Placements24; Canterbury; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible remote work

Professional development

Cutting-edge technologies

Global engineering team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Software Architect to guide the design and evolution of scalable systems, working remotely from New Zealand. This senior role involves defining technical strategies, setting architectural standards, and ensuring long-term maintainability and performance of software solutions.

You will collaborate with engineering leaders to translate complex business requirements into robust technical designs, shaping the technology stack and driving innovation across the

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of software development experience with 5+ years as a Software Architect.
• Proven record designing large-scale distributed systems.
• Deep knowledge of microservices, event-driven patterns, and design principles.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and backend tech.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the overall technical architecture for software systems.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams, aligning with architectural vision.
• Design scalable, available, and resilient systems and services.
• Evaluate technologies and tools; create architectural blueprints and standards.
• Collaborate with product management to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Conduct architectural reviews and propose system improvements.

Skills

Architecture leadership

Distributed systems

Microservices

Event-driven design

Cloud platforms

Technical mentorship

Education

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

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Lead Software Architect to guide the design and evolution of their scalable systems, working entirely remotely . This senior role involves defining technical strategies, setting architectural standards, and ensuring the long-term maintainability and performance of our software solutions. You will collaborate with engineering leaders and development teams to translate complex business requirements into robust, adaptable technical designs. This is an unparalleled opportunity for an experienced architect to shape the future of our technology stack and drive innovation across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the overall technical architecture for the company's software systems.


• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring alignment with architectural vision.


• Design highly scalable, available, and resilient systems and services.


• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for development.


• Create architectural blueprints, documentation, and standards for development teams.


• Collaborate with product management and engineering to understand requirements and propose technical solutions.


• Conduct architectural reviews and provide recommendations for system improvements and optimizations.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.


• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a Software Architect role.


• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems.


• Deep understanding of various architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven) and design principles.


• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their associated services.


• Strong knowledge of databases, caching, messaging queues, and other backend technologies.


• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, essential for a remote role.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


• Flexible remote work environment with support for home office setup.


• Significant opportunities for professional development and leadership.


• Access to cutting-edge technologies and challenging architectural problems.


• Work with a talented, global team dedicated to engineering excellence.