AWS Architecture Lead (Senior Software Engineer) Remote USA

Point Wild; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a talented senior software engineer to join its dynamic engineering team. This role involves designing and developing scalable backend APIs and event-driven systems using modern programming languages like GoLang, Java, and Typescript, while leveraging AWS infrastructure. You'll play a crucial role in optimizing system performance and ensuring seamless integration across platforms. With a commitment to solving real customer problems, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment where your contributions are valued. If you're ready to accelerate your career and work with a talented team, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience with strong AWS skills.
• Experience in B2B SaaS and leading engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable backend APIs and event-driven systems.
• Architect and manage AWS infrastructure with Terraform.

Skills

GoLang

Java

Typescript

AWS serverless infrastructure

CI/CD principles

API design

Event-driven systems

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Github Actions

Job description

Point Wild helps customers monitor, manage, and protect against the risks associated with their identities and personal information in a digital world. Backed by WndrCo, Warburg Pincus, and General Catalyst, Point Wild is dedicated to creating the world’s most comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading cybersecurity solutions. Our vision is to become THE go-to resource for every cyber protection need individuals may face - today and in the future.

Join us for the ride!

Overview

Point Wild is looking to add a talented senior software engineer with strong AWS infrastructure and architecture experience to our Engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to building and maintaining scalable and efficient backend APIs and event-driven systems for a new external-facing product.

Day to Day:

• Design, develop, and maintain applications in GoLang, Java, and Typescript
• Architect and manage AWS infrastructure with Terraform
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Github Actions
• Design and implement system architecture for scalability and reliability
• Implement robust error handling, logging, and alerting
• Monitor system performance over time and automate anomaly detection
• Develop and manage event-based systems in lower and prod environments
• Optimize system throughput, performance, and cost for the goals of the product
• Collaborate with team members in architectural reviews, code reviews, and planning
• Write clear and concise technical documentation

What you bring to the table:

• 10+ years of software development experience
• 5+ years of AWS serverless infrastructure experience
• Experience in a B2B SaaS organization
• Proficient in several modern programming languages (such as GoLang, Java, Typescript, etc.)
• Able to lead other engineers working on platforms such as MacOS, iOS, Windows, Android so clients and backend integrate seamlessly and follow common architectural goals
• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles, tools, and practices
• Specific experience with AWS services: API Gateway v1 and v2, Lambda, ECS, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, IAM, CloudFront, CloudWatch events/logs/alarms, RDS, Route 53, Secrets, VPC
• Experienced with event-driven systems in AWS
• Experience optimizing system performance, throughput, and cost
• Capable of writing technical documentation for various audiences
• Experience designing extensible, flexible, and versioned APIs

Bonus points if you have:

• AWS networking and security
• VPN technologies and products
• Password manager technology experience
• Knowledge of Identity-based technologies and platforms
• Experience in the MSP space

As part of Point Wild, you will:

Solve real customer problems. Point Wild’s point solutions allow consumers to address their immediate cyber protection needs. Our mandate is to continuously anticipate our customers’ evolving digital security needs to create best-in-class solutions aimed at keeping them safe.

See your impact. We are a scrappy, nimble organization where individual contributions are needed and valued. You will see your impact every day.

Accelerate your career. As we expand, you will have the opportunity to learn new technologies, products, and markets in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Most importantly, you’ll get to work with other talented people at a company where people matter. If you want to put your fingerprint on an organization and leapfrog your growth, this is the place for you.

In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination or harassment based on “protected categories,” Point Wild is committed to being an inclusive community where all feel welcome. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Point Wild.