About the project

• We seek an experienced and visionary Application Architect to play a pivotal role in driving the transformation of our platform as we work to transition from a monolithic to a modern microservices-based architecture. This role is crucial to the success of our platform's growth, shaping its future, and driving its evolution. In addition to technical expertise, the ideal candidate will foster a collaborative team culture, from promoting in-person connections within our local engineering teams to driving international collaboration with worldwide engineers.
• You will collaborate closely with leadership, engineering squads, and product teams, guiding the technical roadmap and ensuring we make pragmatic, forward-thinking decisions about the architecture. This is a highly impactful role with a direct influence on the continued success and scalability of our platform.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of a scalable and reliable microservices-based architecture, ensuring it aligns with business goals and supports future growth.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, engineering teams, and product squads to define the technical roadmap and make strategic architectural decisions.
• Guide the transition from a monolithic to microservices architecture, driving this change's technical and cultural aspects.
• Promote and ensure best practices around Node.js, MongoDB, Kafka, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes across the platform.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation.
• Ensure seamless integration of new architectural components into existing systems, working closely with DevOps and product teams.
• Communicate architectural decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Stay updated on industry trends, evaluating and recommending new technologies that could improve the platform’s scalability, reliability, and performance.

Our requirements

• Minimum 10 years of software development experience, including at least 3 years in an Architect or Principal Engineer role. Strong preference for experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Proven experience leading the transition from monolithic architectures to microservices-based architectures.
• Experience with MongoDB, Kafka, and any cloud service provider (we use off-the-shelf, straightforward AWS components)
• Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and the ability to see the larger picture when building complex systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to lead teams effectively and promote a culture of in-person collaboration and knowledge sharing.

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What we offer

• A high-growth, friendly, and engaging work environment with opportunities for career development.

• Additional vacation days for better work-life balance.

• Modern office in Warsaw’s Powiśle district with Vistula River views, recreational facilities, and great nearby restaurants.

• Thoughtfully designed private medical package to take care of what matters most.

• Sports card to fuel your active lifestyle.

• Life and accident insurance for peace of mind.