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# Distributed Systems Architect

- **Company:** Bright Vision Technologies
- **Location:** Carmel Valley, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C Sharp (Programming Language), Distributed Systems, Message Oriented Middleware, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Istio, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Low Latency, Linkerd (Service Mesh), Data Management, Api Design, Cloud Optimization, Domain Driven Design, Microservices
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/distributed-systems-architect-ca--989b3d6c-64cf-47f5-b968-6fb5b09b98dc

## About the Role

Distributed Computing, System Architecture, Distributed Computing, Ecosystems, Leadership, Data Management, Microservices, Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software Development, * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.

 * Eight or more years of software engineering experience, with several years in architecture roles.
 * Deep expertise in microservices design, domain-driven design, and distributed systems patterns.
 * Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, container orchestration, and service mesh technologies.
 * Proficiency in at least one major backend language such as Java, Go, or C#.
 * Strong understanding of API design, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous messaging.
 * Experience operating high-traffic, latency-sensitive systems in production.
 * Strong knowledge of cloud platforms and managed services across at least one major provider.
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
 * Demonstrated ability to lead architecture initiatives spanning multiple teams., * Experience with platform engineering and internal developer platform construction.
 * Familiarity with Istio, Linkerd, Envoy, or comparable service mesh technologies.
 * Exposure to FinOps practices and cloud cost optimization at scale.
 * Public speaking, open-source contributions, or published technical writing.
 * Experience in regulated industries with strict compliance requirements.