Software Architect – Platform Architecture, JetBrains Cloud Platform

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Netherlands.

📋 Description

• Design and enhance the architecture of a cross-product platform that acts as the foundation for AI-driven software development.

• Establish architectural principles, standards, and guidelines for platform services and shared foundations.

• Create integration patterns and interfaces between platform services, developer tools, and external systems.

• Ensure that architectural decisions promote scalability, reliability, security, and observability from the beginning.

• Take ownership of and drive significant platform-level architectural decisions and trade-offs (e.g., service boundaries, data flows, identity, policy, and tenancy).

• Evaluate and validate architectural designs across teams to ensure consistency and long-term viability.

• Collaborate with other architects and platform specialists to reach consensus on shared decisions and progressively evolve the platform architecture.

• Partner closely with senior and staff engineers to translate platform requirements into clear technical designs and implementation strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possesses extensive experience in software engineering and system design, particularly in complex, distributed systems.

• Has a background in defining or significantly influencing the architecture of new platforms or large-scale systems.

• Capable of facilitating and aligning architectural decisions across multiple teams, balancing various perspectives and constraints.

• Comfortable operating in an environment where many processes and standards are still in development.

• Driven by long-term objectives and prefers establishing foundations over delivering immediate features.

• Has practical experience in designing or evolving platforms based on Kubernetes and cloud environments like AWS.

• Experienced in networking, compute, and storage infrastructure, with the ability to reason across application and infrastructure layers.

• Enjoys guiding teams toward optimal solutions rather than enforcing a single “correct” approach.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary. We offer pay that reflects your skills and experience.

• Flexible work location. Enjoy the option to work from home or at the office.

• Remote work. Work remotely for up to 30 days per year from abroad.

• Additional time off. More days to relax, recharge, and engage in your favorite activities.

• Medical insurance allowance. Enjoy peace of mind for you and your family.

• Opportunities for learning and development. Access to conferences, courses, and language classes.

• Relocation assistance. We strive to make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible.

• Language classes. Learn the local language or improve your English skills.

• Nourish your day. Enjoy a hot meal or receive a lunch allowance on workdays.

• Mental health support. We provide easy access to professional mental health services to help you feel your best.

• Sports benefits. Enjoy an on-site gym or receive a stipend for a sports club.

• Internal events. Participate in company-wide celebrations and team gatherings.