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# Software Architect

- **Company:** Air Inc
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Databases, DevOps, Fault Tolerance, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, NoSQL, Software Architecture, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Web Application Frameworks, Google Cloud, ReactJS, System Availability, Caching, Cloudformation, Vue.js, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Api Design, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/23_953CA7D4066494BF97274F2836CDA289

## About the Role

Around 6+ years of experience in software development and architecture. Strong expertise in system design, cloud computing, and microservices architecture. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and cloud-native architectures. Proficiency in backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, .NET) and experience with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue). Knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL), caching strategies, and data pipelines. Experience with event-driven architectures, API design, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Strong understanding of security best practices, identity management, and encryption techniques. Ability to evaluate trade-offs in architectural decisions, balancing scalability, cost, and complexity. Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation). Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex architectural concepts to technical and non-technical
stakeholders.

## Description

Define and maintain the overall architecture and system design for scalable and efficient software solutions. Provide technical leadership to engineering teams, guiding them in best practices for architecture, coding, and system scalability. Design and document high-level system diagrams, data flows, and API structures. Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and cloud services to optimize performance, security, and cost-efficiency. Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and security in all architectural decisions. Oversee system integrations, including microservices, APIs, and third-party services. Work closely with DevOps and SRE teams to ensure smooth deployment and operational reliability. Establish coding and architecture standards, ensuring maintainability and scalability of codebases. Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring system resilience and future scalability. Conduct architecture reviews and performance audits to continuously improve system efficiency.