Senior Software Architect - Cloud Native

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Remote-first culture

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Architect - Cloud Native for a fully remote role in the United States. You will shape scalable cloud-native systems and guide engineering teams across distributed locations.

Lead architecture, define standards, and mentor engineers while delivering high-performance solutions using AWS/Azure/GCP, Kubernetes, and serverless tools. Strong communication and collaboration are essential in our remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience, with at least 5 years in architect or lead role.
• Proven experience building scalable, cloud-native apps on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Deep understanding of microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, Go, or Node.js.
• Experience with serverless computing (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions) and event-driven architectures.
• Strong API design and management knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and collaboration skills.
• Remote-work experience in distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee cloud-native architectures using microservices, containers, and serverless technologies.
• Define architectural standards, patterns, and best practices for cloud-native development.
• Lead the technical design and development of new features and services, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and operations teams to define technical requirements and solutions.
• Select appropriate cloud services and technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) to meet project needs.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to software engineering teams.
• Conduct code and architectural reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Evaluate and integrate third-party services and solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to application architecture and performance.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in cloud-native development and advocate for their adoption.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in CS or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic technology firm at the forefront of digital innovation, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Architect - Cloud Native for a fully remote position. This role is pivotal in designing and guiding the development of scalable, resilient, and high-performance cloud-native applications. You will be instrumental in defining architectural standards, selecting appropriate technologies, and mentoring development teams to ensure the delivery of robust software solutions. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote-first environment, demonstrating exceptional technical leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. You will work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and methodologies, contributing to projects that have a significant impact. This is an outstanding opportunity to shape the future of our software offerings and work within a forward-thinking, globally distributed team, driving technological excellence from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the implementation of cloud-native application architectures using microservices, containers, and serverless technologies.
• Define architectural standards, patterns, and best practices for cloud-native development.
• Lead the technical design and development of new features and services, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and operations teams to define technical requirements and solutions.
• Select appropriate cloud services and technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) to meet project needs.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to software engineering teams.
• Conduct code and architectural reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Evaluate and integrate third-party services and solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to application architecture and performance.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in cloud-native development and advocate for their adoption.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a software architect or lead technical role.
• Proven experience designing and building scalable, resilient cloud-native applications on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, Node.js).
• Experience with serverless computing (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions) and event-driven architectures.
• Strong knowledge of API design, development, and management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated success working effectively in a fully remote, collaborative setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible remote work policy.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Significant opportunities for professional development, training, and conference attendance.
• Exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies and challenging projects.
• A vibrant and supportive remote work culture.