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Job Title: Senior Architect – Gen AI SaaS Product (Microservices Architecture)

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About The Company

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Leadership:
• Design, develop, and oversee the implementation of the microservices architecture for the Gen AI SaaS product.
• Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to development teams to ensure the best practices in microservices design, deployment, and management.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to support the microservices architecture.
• Scalability and Performance:
• Ensure the architecture is scalable and can handle high volumes of traffic with low latency.
• Implement performance optimization strategies across all microservices, including load balancing, caching, and database tuning.
• Security and Compliance:
• Design secure, compliant, and resilient microservices that protect user data and comply with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Establish and enforce security best practices, including encryption, authentication, and authorization.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with Product Managers, Development Teams, DevOps, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into architectural solutions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts and architectural strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in microservices architecture.
• Continuously evaluate and improve the architecture to meet changing business requirements and technological advancements.
• Documentation and Standards:
• Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, including design patterns, standards, and guidelines.
• Establish and enforce coding and deployment standards to ensure consistency across all microservices.
• Mentorship and Leadership:
• Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.
• Lead architectural reviews and provide constructive feedback to the engineering teams.
  

Qualifications

• Education:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
• 5+ years of experience in software architecture, with a focus on SaaS products and microservices.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems.
• Extensive hands-on experience with microservices architecture, including API gateways, service meshes, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Go.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services (Lambda, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of databases (SQL, NoSQL) and data management strategies.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with domain-driven design (DDD) and event-driven architecture (EDA).
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards.
• Experience with AI/ML integration in microservices.
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.