Software Architect, DoraHacks

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3+ years in a software architecture or senior engineering role
• Deep expertise in backend development (e.g., Node.js, Java, Python, Go, etc.) with full-stack proficiency (React, Angular, etc. is a plus)
• Strong understanding of system design, distributed architectures, microservices, and API design
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• In-depth knowledge of data modeling, relational and non-relational databases, and domain-driven design
• Familiarity with ontologies, semantic data modeling, and data integration strategies is a strong plus
• Demonstrated ability to deliver performant and secure architectures
• Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively across teams

Desirable

• Highly skilled and experienced Software Architect with a strong background in full-stack-AI development and a primary focus on backend engineering and system architecture
• This person will play a key role in designing and evolving the architecture of DoraHacks to meet critical and realistic goals in performance, security, robustness, and scalability.
• In this role, you will work closely with engineering teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to inspect, design, improve, and document software architecture and infrastructure
• You will help define architectural standards, mentor engineering teams on best practices, and ensure that our systems align with the company’s long-term technical vision
• Design and refine scalable, secure, and robust software architectures across backend and full-stack systems
• Analyze existing architectures and identify opportunities for improvement in performance, maintainability, and scalability
• Work closely with engineering teams to guide technical decisions and ensure alignment with architectural standards
• Develop and enforce best practices for coding, testing, and software lifecycle processes
• Define and maintain data models, ontologies, and integration strategies that support system interoperability and extensibility
• Evaluate and select appropriate frameworks, libraries, and development patterns to streamline development
• Collaborate with Product Design and engineering teams to ensure best possible architecture planning
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure resilient deployment architectures
• Lead architectural reviews and participate in design discussions and code reviews
• Document architectural decisions, system components, and technology choices for internal use and future reference
• Stay up to date on emerging technologies and trends and evaluate their applicability to our stack