Sr Platform Architect

Magnet Systems Inc; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnet Systems Inc in Palo Alto, California is seeking a Senior Architect to lead the development of their cloud-based applications platform. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of Java Platforms and significant experience in software architecture and design.

Responsibilities include leading architecture and interface decisions, implementing agile methodologies, and translating product requirements into system-level designs. Candidates must possess great communication skills and experience with enterprise software platforms.

Qualifications

• Must have architected and developed Java Platforms (J2EE, Spring, Rails).
• 10 years experience in software architecture, design, and development.
• Ability to explain architecture and code proficiently in Java.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, implementation, and interface decisions.
• Facilitate agile governance for reusable patterns and methodologies.
• Translate product requirements into system-level architecture.

Skills

Java Platform Development (J2EE, Spring, Rails)

System Architecture

Agile Methodologies

Cloud Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science

Job description

Magnet Systems is a startup based in Palo Alto, California. We are developing a platform that enables enterprises to build and deploy next-generation cloud-based applications with social and mobile capabilities. Magnet’s goal is to make it fast and easy to build business applications with social and mobile capabilities while reducing the overhead and complexity of traditional middleware.

Job Description

As Senior Architect you will have an opportunity to help lead architecture, design, implementation and interface decisions for the Magnet Platform. The ideal candidate will have experience in the development of an application server (e.g. WebLogic Server, WebSphere, JBoss, GlassFish, Tomcat) and have a proven track record designing and developing enterprise-class software platforms. Facilitate agile governance aimed to ensure reusable patterns, components and methodologies are implemented and adopted. Translate product requirements to system level architecture, high‑level and low‑level designs.

Qualifications

• Must have architected and developed Java Platforms (J2EE, Spring, Rails, etc – a MUST)
• Articulate and can explain current and future architecture
• Can code and be currently very proficient in Java
• Has the ability to lead a Java platform development especially for connection to Mobile devices
• Strong sense of developer, market (IT), and system needs
• Cloud knowledge a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education and Experience

• B.S. or M.S. in computer science or equivalent
• 10 years experience in software architecture, design and development
• Proven track record designing and developing enterprise-class software platforms

Additional Information

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