Designs scalable, secure, high-performance architectures for business platforms, including backend systems, APIs, integrations, payment systems, and microservices. Guides engineering teams on technical decisions, ensures scalability and security standards, and reviews and approves technical designs. The role requires deep expertise in cloud architecture, APIs, systems integration, and 10–15 years of system architecture experience.
This is a remote position.
Design scalable, secure, and high-performance architecture for business platforms.
Key Responsibilities
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Define system architecture across backend, APIs, and integrations
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Ensure scalability, performance, and security standards
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Guide engineering teams on technical decisions
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Design payment systems, APIs, and microservices
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Review and approve technical designs
Requirements
- 10–15 years experience in system architecture.
- Strong experience with systems and integrations
- Deep understanding of cloud architecture and APIs
Key Skills
System Design | Cloud Architecture | APIs | Microservices
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