Java/C++ Software Architect

MailGate SC; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible work options

Development opportunities

Job summary

MailGate SC is seeking a senior technical architect to own and evolve the security software product's architecture. You will translate customer needs into architectural requirements and collaborate with engineering, product, and commercial teams to drive improvements.

You will respond to technical questions, share knowledge across multicultural teams, and shape delivery patterns for robust security solutions. Remote-friendly role with occasional in-person collaboration near Sofia, Bulgaria.

Qualifications

• Around six years of experience in a senior development or architecture role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set direction for the product’s technical architecture and guide its evolution.
• Translate customer business needs into architectural requirements.
• Coordinate with research and development and product management on technical decisions.
• Drive changes that improve the product and its delivery to customers.
• Share knowledge and explain technical topics, decisions, and changes across teams.
• Respond to technical questions from stakeholders across the organization.

Skills

Java

C++

Architectural design patterns

Security development practices

Cloud technologies

Communication

Tools

MySQL

Oracle

SQL Server

Cassandra

Cloud platforms

Job description

Role overview

Own the technical architecture of a security software product, turning customer needs into practical design decisions and ongoing improvements. You’ll work across engineering, product, and commercial teams, serving as a point of contact for technical questions and helping teams communicate architectural changes clearly.

Responsibilities

• Set direction for the product’s technical architecture and guide its evolution.
• Translate customer business needs into architectural requirements.
• Coordinate with research and development and product management on technical decisions.
• Drive changes that improve the product and its delivery to customers.
• Share knowledge and explain technical topics, decisions, and changes across teams.
• Respond to technical questions from stakeholders across the organization.

Requirements

• Around six years of experience in a senior development or architecture role is preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and/or C++ and a solid grasp of architectural design patterns.
• Familiarity with protocols, operating systems, file systems, storage, networking, and encryption.
• Experience with relational databases and NoSQL systems, including examples such as MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, or Cassandra.
• Knowledge of security development practices, service patterns such as SOAP or REST, and cloud technologies.
• Clear written and spoken communication, strong organization, and the ability to influence and deliver across multicultural teams.

Benefits and work setup

The role is remote, with a preference for someone near Sofia, Bulgaria for occasional in-person collaboration. The position offers flexible work-from-home options, development opportunities, and work on email security software.