Software Architect

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Software Architect

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About Air Apps

Air Apps is a family‑founded company on a mission to create the world’s first AI‑powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner. Since 2018, we’ve grown from Lisbon to offices in both Lisbon and San Francisco and have reached over 100 million downloads worldwide while remaining self‑funded.

The Role

As a Software Architect / Solutions Architect you will define and oversee the overall system architecture for our AI‑powered platform, collaborating with engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to design scalable, secure, high‑performing solutions. You will shape our technology strategy, evaluate new tools and frameworks, and ensure best practices in software design, cloud infrastructure, and system integration.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain the overall architecture and system design for scalable and efficient software solutions.

Provide technical leadership to engineering teams, guiding them in best practices for architecture, coding, and system scalability.

Design and document high‑level system diagrams, data flows, and API structures.

Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and cloud services to optimize performance, security, and cost‑efficiency.

Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and security in all architectural decisions.

Oversee system integrations, including microservices, APIs, and third‑party services.

Work closely with DevOps and SRE teams to ensure smooth deployment and operational reliability.

Establish coding and architecture standards, ensuring maintainability and scalability of codebases.

Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring system resilience and future scalability.

Conduct architecture reviews and performance audits to continuously improve system efficiency.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in software development and architecture.

Strong expertise in system design, cloud computing, and microservices architecture.

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and cloud‑native architectures.

Proficiency in backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, .NET) and modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).

Knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL), caching strategies, and data pipelines.

Experience with event‑driven architectures, API design, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Strong understanding of security best practices, identity management, and encryption techniques.

Ability to evaluate trade‑offs in architectural decisions, balancing scalability, cost, and complexity.

Familiarity with DevOps, CI / CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).

Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex architectural concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

What benefits are we offering?

Apple hardware ecosystem for work.

Annual Bonus.

Medical Insurance (including vision & dental).

Disability insurance – short and long‑term.

401k up to 4% contribution.

Air Conference – opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.

Transportation budget.

Free meals at the hub.

Gym membership.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

Application Disclaimer

At Air Apps, we value transparency and integrity in our hiring process. Applicants must submit their own work without any AI‑generated assistance. Use of AI in application materials, assessments, or interviews will result in disqualification.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet

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