Direct message the job poster from Photon Qualifications Education & Background Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science , Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent real-world experience). 15+ years of experience in software development, with a minimum of 5+ years in an architectural or technical lead capacity. Technical Expertise Proficiency in microservices architecture , domain-driven design (DDD), and event-driven systems. Deep experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and modern CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and distributed transactions (Saga patterns, eventual consistency). Expertise in observability (monitoring, logging, tracing) and performance tuning for large-scale, high-throughput applications. Solid background in relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra) with an emphasis on data modeling and scalability. Soft Skills Outstanding communication and presentation skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to varied audiences. Proven leadership and mentorship abilities, adept at guiding teams through change and fostering innovation. Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly make informed decisions. Preferred Qualifications Certifications in AWS. Experience with service mesh (Istio, Linkerd) or advanced orchestration features for large-scale microservices. Familiarity with security best practices (OAuth2, SAML, PKI) and compliance frameworks . Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Photon by 2x Get notified about new Technical Architect jobs in Plano, TX . Plano, TX $120,000.00-$150,000.00 4 hours ago Senior Director of Solutions and Development (USA) Senior Manager, Software Engineering Dallas, TX $110,000.00-$220,000.00 2 weeks ago SVP / Solutions Architect - Controls Technology Irving, TX $156,160.00-$234,240.00 1 week ago Technology Manager - Engineering and Software Delivery Frisco, TX $130,000.00-$267,300.00 2 weeks ago Director, Data Engineering – Data Acquisitions Platform Plano, TX $114,700.00-$192,100.00 2 weeks ago Dallas, TX $167,032.32-$226,686.72 4 weeks ago Plano, TX $214,755.84-$310,202.88 4 weeks ago Irving, TX $125,760.00-$188,640.00 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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