Platform Architect

SportAtlas; Konak; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapsodo is seeking a seasoned Platform Architect to lead the evolution of its backend, frontend, and mobile ecosystem into a scalable, unified platform. You will define standards, drive modernization, and shape the technical foundation powering next-generation products.

You will mentor engineers, handle architecture reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve scalability, observability, and engineering productivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years as Software/Platform Architect or similar leadership role.
• Experience modernizing complex platforms into modular architectures.
• Deep knowledge of microservices, modular monoliths, SOA and DDD.

Responsibilities

• Define long-term platform architecture and modernization roadmap across backend, frontend and mobile.
• Design shared platform services and boundaries for product domains.
• Establish architecture standards, API contracts, and scalable integration patterns.
• Lead modernization using Strangler Fig, feature flags, and backward-compatible APIs.
• Mentor engineers and contribute hands-on through coding and reviews.
• Maintain architectural docs and governance across teams.

Skills

Software architecture

Platform architecture

Microservices

SOA

DDD (Domain-Driven Design)

Go/Node.js

OO languages (C#/Java/Kotlin)

API design

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms (GCP/AWS)

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms: GCP or AWS

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

Rapsodo is a global sports technology company with offices in Singapore, the United States, Türkiye, Japan, and Malaysia. We develop data-driven sports analytics products that combine computer vision, AI, hardware, and cloud technologies to help athletes measure, understand, and improve their performance.

Our products deliver accurate, real-time performance insights in demanding environments, supporting professional athletes, coaches, and sports organizations around the world.

At Rapsodo, engineers take ownership from concept to production, working across multidisciplinary teams to build innovative products that transform complex motion into actionable insights at global scale.

About the Role

As a Platform Architect, you will lead the evolution of Rapsodo's backend, frontend, and mobile ecosystem into a scalable, unified platform. Working across multiple engineering teams, you'll define architectural standards, drive modernization initiatives, and shape the technical foundation that powers the next generation of Rapsodo products.

What You'll Do

• Define the long-term platform architecture and modernization roadmap across backend, frontend, and mobile systems.
• Design shared platform services by identifying common capabilities while defining clear boundaries for product-specific domains.
• Establish architecture standards, service boundaries, API contracts, ownership models, and scalable integration patterns.
• Lead modernization initiatives using proven migration strategies such as Strangler Fig, feature flags, backward-compatible APIs, and incremental delivery.
• Leverage AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate system design, documentation, code reviews, and engineering productivity.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, DevOps, and QA teams to improve platform scalability, deployment, observability, and operational excellence.
• Mentor engineers, lead architecture and design reviews, and contribute hands-on through coding, refactoring, and technical validation.
• Maintain architectural documentation, decision records, and platform governance while driving engineering best practices across teams.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience as a Software Architect, Platform Architect, or in a similar technical leadership role.
• Proven experience modernizing complex software platforms and transforming monolithic or fragmented systems into modular architectures.
• Deep understanding of microservices , modular monoliths , service-oriented architecture (SOA) , and domain-driven design (DDD) .
• Strong backend development experience with Go (Golang) and/or Node.js , along with solid proficiency in object-oriented languages such as C# , Java , or Kotlin .
• Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React or Vue , and a strong understanding of full-stack architecture.
• Strong experience designing scalable APIs, service contracts, authentication and authorization flows, and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms ( Google Cloud Platform or AWS ), Docker, messaging systems, object storage, and modern cloud-native architectures.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code , GitHub Copilot , Cursor , or similar solutions within engineering workflows.
• Strong database design experience with PostgreSQL , MongoDB , or similar technologies.
• Ability to balance long-term architectural vision with incremental product delivery and business priorities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and technical leadership skills.

Why Join Rapsodo?

We are a global leader in sports vision technology, powered by a team that believes in failing fast, learning faster, and winning as a team. At Rapsodo, you'll thrive in a culture driven by customer focus, achieving more with less, and redefining what's possible.