Platform Architect

October 19

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Description

•Platform Architect •We are ARCOS, an innovative SaaS company dedicated to transforming critical infrastructure industries. We are embarking on a multi-year initiative to completely rebuild our platform from the ground up, focusing on scalability, performance, and future innovation. •As an experienced, hands-on Platform Architect you will need to have a strong background in systems design and architecture to drive the development of scalable, resilient, and efficient platforms. •The ideal candidate is passionate about creating robust solutions that empower developers and has a laser focus on reducing complexity, improving reliability, and driving innovation while also being aware of how to optimize or improve cloud operating costs. •The ARCOS development organization currently leverages Java, Spring Boot, AWS RDS (Postgres, SQL Server), Oracle, AWS Serverless technologies (Lambda, SQS), REST, JavaScript, and Mobile development with React Native hosted in AWS using Atlassian tools (Jira, BitBucket, and Confluence).

Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent knowledge and experience. •5+ years of experience in systems architecture, platform engineering. •Proven expertise in designing platform systems, with the ability to consider the broader impact of architectural decisions on overall performance. •Extensive hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (Networking, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM) and infrastructure-as-code tools like AWS CDK, Pulumi, and CloudFormation. •Strong knowledge of build tools like Gradle, Maven, NPM, and React Native build processes (e.g., Fastlane, Metro bundler). •Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages for system automation and scripting. •Familiarity with Unix command-line tools such as sed, awk, grep, and others, with the ability to manage large-scale system operations. •Empathy for platform developers, with a strong focus on designing systems that reduce complexity and friction. •Understanding of how system design choices impact cloud costs in AWS and experience in optimizing infrastructure for cost efficiency. •Experience in developing technical spikes, evaluating new technologies, and presenting findings to teams and leadership. •Strong experience in documenting decisions through Architecture Decision Records (ADRs). •Proven ability to mentor and guide engineering teams in systems architecture and best practices. •Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to addressing technical challenges.

Benefits

•Compensatory Time for On-Call Work: We value work-life balance and recognize the extra effort required during on-call rotations. For hours spent actively working on-call, compensatory time off is provided, unless the law requires otherwise. This ensures your commitment is appropriately acknowledged. •ARCOS is committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all. We embrace the diversity of our team members and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Discrimination is not tolerated within our organization; we encourage people from all walks of life to apply.