Remote Senior Architect: Cloud-Native Microservices

Placements24

Queenstown

Hybrid

NZD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Stock options
Flexible hours
Remote work
Health, dental, vision insurance
Paid time off
Home office stipend
Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a cutting-edge fintech startup in finding a Senior Software Architect. The role is remote-first, requiring deep expertise in distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native tech.

You will define the architectural direction, mentor teams, and drive security-focused design across scalable platforms. The role emphasizes collaboration with product and engineering leaders to translate business needs into robust technical solutions, while fostering innovation and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of software development experience focusing on architecture and system design.
  • Extensive microservices design experience in cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
  • Proficiency in Java, Python, Go, or Node.js; strong database knowledge (SQL/NoSQL).
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

  • Design scalable, reliable, and high-performance software systems.
  • Define architectural patterns, standards, and best practices for the team.
  • Lead code reviews and provide technical guidance to developers.
  • Evaluate technologies and translate requirements into technical specs.
  • Mentor engineers and promote technical excellence in a remote setting.
  • Ensure security and integrity of software architectures.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker
Kubernetes
AWS
Azure
GCP

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a cutting-edge fintech startup in finding a Senior Software Architect. The role is remote-first, requiring deep expertise in distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native tech.

You will define the architectural direction, mentor teams, and drive security-focused design across scalable platforms. The role emphasizes collaboration with product and engineering leaders to translate business needs into robust technical solutions, while fostering innovation and

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