Platform Architect
Location
United States
Posted
11 days ago
Salary
$200K - $230K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Platform Architect
Instructure
• Lead the architectural design and technical direction for our PaaS product features, services, and platform components, ensuring alignment with overall company strategy and technical vision. • Drive the development of complex software solutions, writing high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code across various technologies and platforms. • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to multiple engineering teams, fostering best practices in software development, code quality, and system design. • Collaborate closely with Engineering managers, SRE, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and deliver innovative solutions. • Identify and evaluate new technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve development processes, system performance, and product capabilities. • Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards and architectural principles. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures. • Act as a subject matter expert in relevant technical domains, sharing knowledge and expertise across the organization. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and infrastructure.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a lead or principal engineering role.
- Deep expertise in designing, building, and scaling complex, highly available, and distributed systems.
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Ruby, Python, Java, JavaScript, Go) and familiarity with modern web frameworks.
- Extensive experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong understanding of database systems (relational and NoSQL) and data modeling principles.
- Demonstrated ability to drive technical initiatives from conception to deployment and maintenance.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Proven track record of mentoring and coaching engineers and fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
- Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location.
- Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.
- Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
- Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, to support your growth
- The technology and tools you need to do your best work
- Motivosity employee recognition program
- A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection
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