Software Architect

Air Apps

$130K — $180K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in software development and architecture
  • Expertise in system design, cloud computing, and microservices architecture
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
  • Proficiency in backend technologies (Node.js, Python, Java, .NET)
  • Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Familiarity with event-driven architectures and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Strong understanding of security best practices

Responsibilities

  • Define and maintain overall architecture and system design for software solutions
  • Provide technical leadership to engineering teams
  • Design and document high-level system diagrams, data flows, and APIs
  • Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and cloud services
  • Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and security in architectural decisions
  • Oversee system integrations including microservices and APIs
  • Work closely with DevOps and SRE teams for operational reliability

Benefits

  • Apple hardware ecosystem for work
  • Annual bonus
  • Medical insurance including vision and dental
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • 401k with up to 4% contribution
  • Air Conference for team collaboration
  • Transportation budget
  • Free meals at the hub
  • Gym membership
Full Job Description
The Role

As a Software Architect / Solutions Architect at Air Apps, you will be responsible for defining and overseeing the overall system architecture for our AI-powered platform. You will collaborate with engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that align with business objectives.

You will play a key role in shaping our technology strategy, evaluating new tools and frameworks, and ensuring best practices in software design, cloud infrastructure, and system integration.

Responsibilities
  • 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.


Requirements
  • 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.


What benefits are we offering?
  • Apple hardware ecosystem for work.
  • Annual Bonus.
  • Medical Insurance (including vision & dental).
  • Disability insurance - short and long-term.
  • 401k up to 4% contribution.
  • Air Conference - an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.
  • Transportation budget
  • Free meals at the hub
  • Gym membership

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