Software Architect

Paramount; Województwo mazowieckie; On-site; PLN 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multisport card + private medical care

Access to e-learning and self-development platforms

Participation in conferences and public meet-ups

Modern office amenities

Job summary

Paramount is seeking a skilled architect to create a centralized performance testing automation platform for games development. This role involves leading frontend and backend service architecture, collaborating with diverse teams, and defining system experience. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of software development experience, including 2 years in architectural decisions, and proficiency in various programming languages. The position includes a range of benefits and promotes a culture of inclusion and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development.
• 2+ years in a similar role making architectural decisions.
• Proven experience building and scaling platform-level products.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and evolution of frontend & backend services.
• Drive system design reviews and enforce coding standards.
• Ensure performance, scalability, reliability, availability, and security of the platform.

Skills

Self-reliant

Collaboration

Knowledge sharing

Communication in English

Tools

Cloud platforms

C4 model

Kotlin

Java

JavaScript

Python

C++/C#

Job description

Overview

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got thepowerto achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Apply to join our new platform initiative and take ownership of building a centralized performance testing automation platform for games development. In this role, you will collaborate with developers, designers, and QA teams to design and deliver a unified system that aggregates performance data from multiple game engines, processes results, and clearly highlights performance issues.

You will play a key role in defining the software architecture, database schemas, and overall system experience, while helping to track and visualize optimization progress over time. As this is a brand‑new platform with no prior internal equivalent, you’ll have a unique opportunity to shape its foundations and influence how performance testing is approached across our game development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and evolution of frontend & backend services, integrations and data flow for a platform supporting gaming department
• Drive system design reviews and enforce coding standards
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and tools
• Ensure performance, scalability, reliability, availability, and security of the platform
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and trade-offs early in the development lifecycle
• Create and maintain architecture documentation, diagrams, and technical roadmaps
• Stay hands-on by contributing to application development when needed
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Software Engineers, Game Developers, DevOps and UI/UX designers
• Mentor engineers and propagate best practices across teams

Qualifications

• Is self‑reliant and can take responsibility for future deliverables
• Values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and contributing to the team's overall effectiveness
• Stays up to date with modern technologies
• Wants to actively participate in product and technical decision making
• Understands DevOps practices and infrastructure automation
• Enjoys working in a team
• Easily and openly communicates in English
• Bonus: has experience with platforms and tools used in gaming industry

Technical requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software development
• 2+ years in a similar role making architectural decisions
• Proven experience building and scaling platform-level products
• Strong understanding of C4 model (or similar architecture frameworks)
• Proficiency in coding in at least one programming language (preferred: Kotlin, Java, JavaScript, Python, C++/C#)
• Good understanding of cloud platforms, version control, automation, monitoring, analytics, containerization, distributed systems & scalability

We offer

• Employment contract
• Multisport card + private medical care
• Access to e-learning and self-development platforms
• Office library
• English language lessons
• Participation in conferences and public meet-ups
• In-house activities: tech talks, hackathons
• 10% of working time for personal development and side projects
• Active global inclusion and CSR groups
• Modern office with amenities: adjustable desks, 3D printer, pool table, console, table tennis, massage chair

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.