Platform Architect

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  • Saint Julian's, Malta Island
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
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About the rolePlatform ArchitectDesign the system that everything runs on.You will define how all components connect and interact — from mobile apps to backend services to third-party integrations — ensuring a scalable, secure, and reliable foundation for the entire product.Job RequirementsStrong background in backend engineering and system architectureDeep experience with distributed systems and microservices architectureStrong knowledge of:RESTful APIs and/or GraphQLEvent-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar)Database design (SQL and NoSQL systems)System scalability, caching strategies, and load balancingHands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure)Experience designing high-availability, fault-tolerant systemsStrong understanding of CI/CD and modern DevOps practicesAbility to evaluate trade-offs between performance, cost, and complexityNice to HaveExperience in fintech, trading, or high-load transaction systemsKnowledge of Kubernetes, containerized architectures, and service mesh (e.g., Istio)Experience with event sourcing or CQRS patternsStrong understanding of security architecture in distributed systemsExperience leading architecture in production-scale systemsResponsibilitiesDesign and evolve scalable, high-performance system architectureDefine system interactions across microservices, APIs, and external integrationsLead architectural decisions and provide technical direction to engineering teamsEnsure performance, reliability, scalability, and fault tolerance across systemsIdentify architectural bottlenecks and design long-term solutionsCollaborate with engineering, DevOps, and product teams on system designDefine engineering standards, system patterns, and best practices

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