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Vice President of Architecture

Overview
Skills
  • C# C#
  • SQL SQL
  • Kafka Kafka
  • MongoDB MongoDB
  • PostgreSQL PostgreSQL
  • RESTful API RESTful API
  • AWS AWS
  • GCP GCP
  • Docker Docker
  • Kubernetes Kubernetes
  • RabbitMQ RabbitMQ
  • API design
  • Microsoft .NET
  • Microsoft Azure

With a startup spirit and 130,000 + curious and courageous minds, we have the expertise to go deep with the world’s biggest brands—and we have fun doing it! We dream in digital, dare in reality, and reinvent the ways companies work to make an impact far bigger than just our bottom line. We’re harnessing the power of technology and humanity to create meaningful transformation that moves us forward in our pursuit of a world that works better for people.

Now, we’re calling upon the thinkers and doers, those with a natural curiosity and a hunger to keep learning, keep growing. People who thrive on fearlessly experimenting, seizing opportunities, and pushing boundaries to turn our vision into reality. And as you help us create a better world, we will help you build your own intellectual firepower.

Welcome to the relentless pursuit of better.

Inviting applications for the role of VP Architect


We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud and Software Architect to join our expanding R&D team. This is a hands-on position where you will be directly involved in designing, developing, and implementing our technical solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for defining, leading, and maintaining our technical design methodologies, processes, technologies, and standards. You will play a crucial role in detailing all aspects of product design and architecture, ensuring that the resulting design specifications fit into our technical architectural framework and support rapid growth.

Your duties and responsibilities include:

  • Define and lead the technical design methodologies, processes, technologies, and standards.
  • Ensure that product design and architecture fit into the technical architectural framework and allow for fast growth.
  • Bring industry best practices and help navigate changing technologies and upcoming trends to create a strategic company product roadmap.
  • Act as a mentor for other engineering team members, providing guidance and support.
  • Regularly inform top management and senior external personnel on the company’s technical capabilities and future direction.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to build an efficient process-driven engineering environment that can expand rapidly when needed.
  • Research directions for future technologies and product architecture.
  • Participate in peer reviews of solution designs and related code.
  • Engage in hands-on development and problem-solving to ensure successful implementation of solutions.
  • Work closely with the VP R&D and other stakeholders to create a roadmap that supports our evolving products and organize work effectively.


Must-have Qualifications

  • Over 7 years of experience in software development and architecture in product-based companies.
  • Exceptionally strong knowledge of design patterns and enterprise architectural patterns.
  • Extensive experience with core Microsoft .NET technologies (.NET framework / .NET Core).
  • Proven knowledge of C# with a deep understanding of internals and language features.
  • Experience with cloud platforms, especially Microsoft Azure, and familiarity with AWS and GCP.
  • Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience working with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
  • Strong understanding of RESTful services and API design.
  • Experience working with message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka).
  • Understanding of Scrum and Agile methodologies.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English.

Advantages

  • Experience with additional cloud platforms, such as AWS and GCP.
  • Previous experience with high-performance distributed systems.
  • Familiarity with modern software development tools and practices.
  • Contribution to open-source projects.
  • A degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.

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