Platform Architect

LO3 Energy; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LO3 Energy in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Platform Architect to enhance their proof-of-concept code base for production. You will focus on architecture based on product requirements while collaborating with teams to prioritize development features.

The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience in software engineering, along with a BS or MS in a relevant field, and familiarity with large cloud-based IoT systems. Knowledge of Agile software development and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering and system architecture experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerized environments.
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, document, and define the platform architecture.
• Collaborate with development teams to prioritize platform features.
• Devise implementation strategies to minimize technical debt.

Skills

Software engineering and system architecture experience

Cloud-based infrastructure

Unix/Linux operating systems

Agile software development

Excellent communication skills

Education

BS degree in engineering or computer discipline

MS degree (preferred)

Tools

AWS

Docker

Git

Job description

LO3 Energy is building a platform to enable decentralized business models and innovative technologies related to energy, cleantech and utility systems. The LO3 team has deep expertise in design, architecture, development, prototyping and testing of cutting‑edge distributed energy, computing and peer‑to‑peer distributed consensus networks. The company builds tools and develops projects to support and accelerate the proliferation of the distributed energy, utilities and computation sharing economy of the future.

Job Description

We are looking for a Platform Architect to help take our proof‑of‑concept code base to production readiness and scalability. You will coordinate, document, and define the LO3 platform architecture based on product requirements, timelines, and technical requirements. You oversee and collaborate with development teams to prioritize the development of key platform features and devise implementation strategies to minimize the accrual of technical debt.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

BS degree (MS preferred) in an engineering or computer discipline or relevant certification.

8+ years software engineering and system architecture experience.

Familiarity with large cloud‑based IoT systems that include mobile applications and devices.

Demonstrated experience building cloud‑based infrastructure using serverless, containers, and microservice design patterns.

Demonstrated experience with relational and non‑relational (NoSQL) databases, core understanding of the database architectures and applications.

Proficient in Unix/Linux operating systems.

Excellent knowledge of software engineering best practices (e.g., Agile software development, test‑driven development, unit testing, code reviews, design documentation, continuous integration/continuous delivery, etc.).

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred).

Experience with containerized environments (Docker preferred).

Ability to work well with a distributed team.

Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.

History of working in startups or other fast‑paced environment.

Familiarity with Blockchain and/or Smart Contract concepts.

Experience with big data pipelines and engines.

Expertise with enterprise architecture design patterns and documentation.

BONUS POINTS

Familiarity with git and the git rebase workflow.

Experience with GraphQL.

Experience contributing meaningfully to one or more Open Source projects.

Experience working with time‑series datasets.

Experience with DevOps automation tools, such as: CloudFormation, Terraform, Packer, Chef, Ansible, Puppet.

Machine learning experience.

Energy systems domain knowledge.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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