Software Architect – R&D

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

📋 Description

• Define and advance the architectural vision for new products, platforms, and technological initiatives.

• Investigate emerging technologies, perform technical assessments, and spearhead Proof of Concept initiatives.

• Design scalable cloud-native, distributed, and hybrid architectures.

• Establish architectural standards, best practices, and engineering guidelines.

• Lead the technical design of complex enterprise systems and high-load applications.

• Define technology stacks and architectural principles for innovative solutions.

• Develop groundbreaking solutions utilizing AI/ML, Generative AI, LLM, and intelligent automation.

• Identify technical risks and create mitigation strategies.

• Assist engineering teams with intricate technical challenges and critical architectural decisions.

• Conduct architecture reviews and technical solution evaluations.

• Contribute to technical strategy, product roadmaps, and the long-term evolution of products.

• Support technology transformation and initiatives for product modernization.

• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders regarding architecture and technology strategy.

• Mentor technical leads and senior engineers.

• Help shape the engineering culture, development processes, and DevOps practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in software development, architecture, and the evolution of products, platforms, and enterprise solutions.

• 4+ years in a Software Architect, Enterprise Architect, Engineering Director, or a similar architectural position.

• Strong comprehension of modern architectural patterns, software design principles, and distributed systems.

• Experience in defining architectural vision and leading strategic technology decisions.

• Proficiency in evaluating technologies and architectural approaches based on business goals, scalability, Total Cost of Ownership, and long-term sustainability.

• Leadership experience with distributed engineering teams and technical initiatives.

• Proven track record in driving architectural initiatives across various products, platforms, or teams.

• Experience collaborating with engineering, product, and business stakeholders.

• Familiarity with defining architectural standards and engineering best practices.

• Experience designing cloud-native, distributed, and scalable systems.

• Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud platforms.

• Experience architecting highly available, resilient, enterprise-grade solutions.

• Familiarity with Kubernetes and container technologies.

• Knowledge of microservices, distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and API-first design.

• Strong hands-on experience in software development.

• Experience with CI/CD, automation, and DevOps practices.

• Proficiency in modern programming languages, cloud technologies, and enterprise platforms.

• Experience in end-to-end product and platform delivery.

• Practical expertise across relevant technology domains, including cloud platforms, containers, programming languages, frontend, data and messaging, DevOps, automation, observability, and monitoring.

• Nice to have: practical experience with AI/ML, Generative AI, LLM, RAG, or intelligent automation.

• Nice to have: professional certifications in architecture, cloud platforms, or software engineering.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Language courses.

• Relocation program.

• Flexibility for remote work through the ForeverRemote work culture.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Certification programs.

• Mentorship and talent investment programs.

• Internal mobility opportunities.

• Internship opportunities.

• Collaboration on impactful projects for leading global clients.

• An inclusive and supportive work environment.

• Regular team-building company social events.

• Commitment to sustainable business practices focused on IT education, community empowerment, fair operating practices, environmental sustainability, and gender equality.