Cloud Native Software Leader

We are looking for a Lead Software Architect to take ownership of our in-house report execution engine - a fast, performance-critical system that runs subsecond queries across different data sources.

This is a hands-on leadership role for an architect who enjoys going deep into a single, technically challenging system. We need someone who still writes code, makes smart technical decisions, and leads through hands-on work.

You will take ownership of a performance-critical platform, guiding its architecture, improving reliability, and shaping how we build - all built on a modern, cloud-native stack.

Key Responsibilities:

• Owning the technical direction, architecture, and performance of the report execution engine
• Designing and building systems using Python, Java (Spring Boot), Redis, and AWS Lambda, along with other cloud-native technologies like ECS/EKS, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Leading technical decision-making, defining coding standards, and helping the team stay aligned on best practices
• Working closely with engineers and other teams to ensure everything integrates smoothly
• Reviewing code, troubleshooting tricky issues, and helping others grow through feedback and collaboration
• Improving how we test, monitor, deploy, and evolve the platform over time

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• 10+ years of software development experience
• 5+ years in a technical leadership or architecture-focused role
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Proven experience building and operating high-throughput systems in the cloud (preferably AWS)
• Strong experience building systems in Python and using Redis at scale
• Proficient with Java and familiar with frameworks like Spring Boot and Hibernate
• Experience with REST APIs, event-driven architecture, and microservices
• Comfortable working with both relational (Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases
• Familiar with CI/CD workflows, Git, and tools like Jenkins
• Comfortable working with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferably) in cloud-native environments

Bonus Points:

Bonus points for knowledge of relational algebra or query planning/optimization concepts, experience with Apache Calcite, Kafka, or DAG-based pipelines (Airflow, Step Functions).

What You Will Achieve:

You will own a core platform - not just maintain it, but actually shape where it goes. You will work on a system that's small enough to move fast, but big enough to matter. Decisions are made by people who build the thing - not layers of management.

You will have the freedom to make architectural decisions, try new ideas, and influence how we build software.

What Success Looks Like:

Your success will be measured by your ability to:

• Make the engine stable, fast, and ready for what's next
• Make improvements that directly impact how fast and confidently we can ship
• Become the go-to person for deep technical questions and forward-looking planning
• Contribute to architecture and design decisions, bringing clarity and forward momentum to the team
• Be a trusted contributor - someone others turn to for technical input, context, and delivery confidence

About Our Company Culture:

We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging.

We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are committed to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace, and further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic.