Software Architect

Air Apps; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apple hardware ecosystem for work.

Annual Bonus.

Medical Insurance (vision & dental)

Disability insurance - short and long‑

401k up to 4% contribution.

Air Conference – team meetup

Transportation budget

Free meals at the hub

Gym membership

Job summary

Air Apps is seeking a Software Architect / Solutions Architect to define and oversee the architecture of our AI-powered platform. You will collaborate with engineering, product, and stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions aligned with business goals.

You will shape technology strategy, evaluate new tools, and ensure best practices in software design, cloud infrastructure, and system integration.

Qualifications

• Around 6+ years of experience in software development and architecture.
• Strong expertise in system design, cloud computing, and microservices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and cloud-native architectures.
• Proficiency in backend technologies (Node.js, Python, Java, .NET) and frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue).
• Knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases, caching, and data pipelines.
• Experience with event-driven architectures, API design, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of security best practices, identity management, and encryption.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Strong communication skills to explain complex architectural concepts to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the architecture for scalable and efficient software solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams, guiding best practices for architecture, coding, and scalability.
• Design and document high-level system diagrams, data flows, and API structures.
• Evaluate technologies, frameworks, and cloud services to optimize performance, security, and cost.
• Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and security in architectural decisions.
• Oversee system integrations, including microservices, APIs, and third-party services.
• Work with DevOps and SRE teams for smooth deployment and reliability.
• Establish coding and architecture standards for maintainability and scalability.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks for future scalability.
• Conduct architecture reviews and performance audits to improve efficiency.

Skills

System design

Cloud computing

Microservices

Backend development

Frontend frameworks

Security best practices

CI/CD

IaC

API design

DevOps collaboration

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About Air Apps

At Air Apps, we believe in thinking bigger- and moving faster. We’re a family-founded company on a mission to create the world’s first AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP), and we need your passion and ambition to help us change how people plan, work, and live. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2018 - and now with offices in both Lisbon and San Francisco - we’ve remained self-funded while reaching over 100 million downloads worldwide.
Our long-term focus drives us to challenge the status quo every day, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven solutions that truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be a creative force, shaping products that empower people across the globe.
Join us on this journey to redefine resource management—and change lives along the way.

The Role

As a Software Architect / Solutions Architect at Air Apps, you will be responsible for defining and overseeing the overall system architecture for our AI-powered platform. You will collaborate with engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that align with business objectives.
You will play a key role in shaping our technology strategy, evaluating new tools and frameworks, and ensuring best practices in software design, cloud infrastructure, and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the overall architecture and system design for scalable and efficient software solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams, guiding them in best practices for architecture, coding, and system scalability.
• Design and document high-level system diagrams, data flows, and API structures.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and cloud services to optimize performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and security in all architectural decisions.
• Oversee system integrations, including microservices, APIs, and third-party services.
• Work closely with DevOps and SRE teams to ensure smooth deployment and operational reliability.
• Establish coding and architecture standards, ensuring maintainability and scalability of codebases.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring system resilience and future scalability.
• Conduct architecture reviews and performance audits to continuously improve system efficiency.
  

Requirements

• Around 6+ years of experience in software development and architecture.
• Strong expertise in system design, cloud computing, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and cloud-native architectures.
• Proficiency in backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, .NET) and experience with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).
• Knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL), caching strategies, and data pipelines.
• Experience with event-driven architectures, API design, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of security best practices, identity management, and encryption techniques.
• Ability to evaluate trade-offs in architectural decisions, balancing scalability, cost, and complexity.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex architectural concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  

What benefits are we offering?

• Apple hardware ecosystem for work.
• Annual Bonus.
• Medical Insurance (including vision & dental).
• Disability insurance - short and long-term.
• 401k up to 4% contribution.
• Air Conference – an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.
• Transportation budget
• Free meals at the hub
• Gym membership
  

Diversity & Inclusion

At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that varied voices and experiences make us stronger.

Application Disclaimer

At Air Apps, we value transparency and integrity in our hiring process. Applicants must submit their own work without any AI-generated assistance. Any use of AI in application materials, assessments, or interviews will result in disqualification.