Photon
We are seeking an experienced 15 plus years
Technical Architect
with a proven track record of designing and delivering
microservices
architectures for large-scale, mission-critical applications. In this leadership role, you will
define architectural standards , mentor development teams, and work closely with business stakeholders to align technology solutions with strategic objectives. You should excel at
communicating complex technical concepts , have deep knowledge of
distributed systems , and possess a
forward-thinking mindset
that balances innovation with enterprise-level reliability. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Leadership Define and
evolve the overarching architecture
for microservices, ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives. Provide
technical oversight
and guidance on domain-driven design (DDD), service boundaries, and data management strategies. Strategic Technology Roadmap Collaborate with senior executives and product owners to
develop a multi-year technology roadmap , focusing on scalability, resilience, and high availability. Evaluate emerging technologies and
recommend adoption
where appropriate to maintain a competitive edge. Microservices Implementation Lead teams in
designing, developing, and deploying
microservices using best practices around RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous messaging. Ensure each service adheres to established
coding standards, security practices , and
API versioning
guidelines. Performance, Scalability & Resilience Oversee
capacity planning
and
performance tuning
efforts to handle high throughput and large data volumes. Implement
fault-tolerant
patterns (e.g., circuit breakers, retries, load balancing) and strategies to mitigate single points of failure. DevOps & CI/CD Advocate for
continuous integration and delivery
(CI/CD) best practices, including automated build pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes). Work with DevOps teams to
optimize deployment processes , reduce downtime, and ensure rapid rollbacks when necessary. Observability & Monitoring Champion the implementation of
centralized logging , distributed tracing, and real-time monitoring tools (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger). Drive
incident response
and
root cause analysis
workflows to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Data Strategy & Governance Determine
data storage solutions
(SQL, NoSQL) and data partitioning/sharding strategies aligned with service boundaries. Ensure compliance with
data governance
and
regulatory
requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.) as needed. Technical Leadership & Mentoring Mentor
mid-level and junior engineers , fostering a learning culture through design reviews, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions. Partner with project managers, product owners, and QA leads to
ensure clear priorities
and high-quality deliverables. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with
business stakeholders , transforming high-level requirements into scalable technical solutions. Facilitate
communication
between engineering teams, executive leadership, and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment. Risk Assessment & Management Identify
technical risks
and propose
mitigation strategies , including spikes, proofs of concept, or architectural adjustments. Regularly update leadership on project risks, constraints, and timelines. Qualifications Education & Background Bachelors or Masters 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 . Compensation, Benefits and Duration Minimum Compensation: USD 52,000 Maximum Compensation: USD 182,000 Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role. Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees. This position is available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post #J-18808-Ljbffr
Technical Architect
with a proven track record of designing and delivering
microservices
architectures for large-scale, mission-critical applications. In this leadership role, you will
define architectural standards , mentor development teams, and work closely with business stakeholders to align technology solutions with strategic objectives. You should excel at
communicating complex technical concepts , have deep knowledge of
distributed systems , and possess a
forward-thinking mindset
that balances innovation with enterprise-level reliability. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Leadership Define and
evolve the overarching architecture
for microservices, ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives. Provide
technical oversight
and guidance on domain-driven design (DDD), service boundaries, and data management strategies. Strategic Technology Roadmap Collaborate with senior executives and product owners to
develop a multi-year technology roadmap , focusing on scalability, resilience, and high availability. Evaluate emerging technologies and
recommend adoption
where appropriate to maintain a competitive edge. Microservices Implementation Lead teams in
designing, developing, and deploying
microservices using best practices around RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous messaging. Ensure each service adheres to established
coding standards, security practices , and
API versioning
guidelines. Performance, Scalability & Resilience Oversee
capacity planning
and
performance tuning
efforts to handle high throughput and large data volumes. Implement
fault-tolerant
patterns (e.g., circuit breakers, retries, load balancing) and strategies to mitigate single points of failure. DevOps & CI/CD Advocate for
continuous integration and delivery
(CI/CD) best practices, including automated build pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes). Work with DevOps teams to
optimize deployment processes , reduce downtime, and ensure rapid rollbacks when necessary. Observability & Monitoring Champion the implementation of
centralized logging , distributed tracing, and real-time monitoring tools (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger). Drive
incident response
and
root cause analysis
workflows to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Data Strategy & Governance Determine
data storage solutions
(SQL, NoSQL) and data partitioning/sharding strategies aligned with service boundaries. Ensure compliance with
data governance
and
regulatory
requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.) as needed. Technical Leadership & Mentoring Mentor
mid-level and junior engineers , fostering a learning culture through design reviews, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions. Partner with project managers, product owners, and QA leads to
ensure clear priorities
and high-quality deliverables. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with
business stakeholders , transforming high-level requirements into scalable technical solutions. Facilitate
communication
between engineering teams, executive leadership, and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment. Risk Assessment & Management Identify
technical risks
and propose
mitigation strategies , including spikes, proofs of concept, or architectural adjustments. Regularly update leadership on project risks, constraints, and timelines. Qualifications Education & Background Bachelors or Masters 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 . Compensation, Benefits and Duration Minimum Compensation: USD 52,000 Maximum Compensation: USD 182,000 Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role. Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees. This position is available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post #J-18808-Ljbffr