Software Architect

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Software Architect with an understanding of cloud computing, scalability, security, and distributed computing. You will design an enterprise-scale user-generated content (UGC) solution that can handle massive volumes of data while maintaining performance and security standards. You will report directly to a senior technology leader on a central technology team and help us deliver a variety of exciting player experiences through game studio partnerships.

Responsibilities

• You will architect scalable, secure, and distributed systems for cloud environments.
• Collaborate with teams to develop technical solutions
• Work with partners across the company to identify and address technical requirements and performance needs
• Maintain architectural blueprints, design patterns, and best practices for cloud computing.- Ensure the security and compliance of cloud-based applications and infrastructure
• Recommend technologies, and services that align with our strategic goals.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, guiding them in best practices for cloud architecture
• Conduct performance analysis and optimization to ensure system reliability.
• Guide DevOps practices, including continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD), infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated testing
• Stay current with the latest cloud trends, technologies, and best practices to improve our cloud architecture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Software Architect, with a focus on cloud computing, scalability, security, and distributed computing
• Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• In-depth knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards for cloud environments.
• 8+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable and high-availability systems
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, or similar
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD, IaC, and automated testing
• Experience communicating updates and resolutions to customers and other partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
• Experience with server less architectures and technologies.
• Experience with data pipelines and related technologies such as Kafka, Flink, Argo, and Beam etc.
• Knowledge of distributed systems design patterns and principles.
• Familiarity with database technologies, both SQL and NoSQL.