Software Architect

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Air Apps is a family‑founded tech company that builds an AI‑powered Personal Entrepreneurial Resource Planner. With headquarters in Lisbon and a second office in San Francisco, the firm has delivered more than 100 million downloads worldwide and remains self‑funded. The role is a Software Architect / Solutions Architect who will shape the overall system architecture of the AI platform, working onsite in Lisbon and collaborating closely with engineering, product and stakeholder teams. On a day‑to‑day basis the architect will define and maintain the high‑level design of scalable, secure software solutions. This includes creating system diagrams, data‑flow maps and API specifications, guiding engineering teams on best practices, and overseeing integrations such as micro‑services and third‑party APIs. The position also involves evaluating and recommending cloud services, frameworks and tools to improve performance, cost‑efficiency and security, as well as partnering with DevOps and SRE groups to ensure reliable deployments. Regular architecture reviews, performance audits and risk mitigation activities are part of the routine, together with establishing coding and architectural standards to keep the codebase maintainable and scalable. The must‑have qualifications are six or more years of experience in software development and architecture, deep knowledge of system design, cloud computing and micro‑services. Candidates must have hands‑on experience with at least one major cloud platform, AWS, Azure or Google Cloud, and be proficient in backend languages such as Node.js, Python, Java or .NET, plus modern frontend frameworks like React, Angular or Vue. A solid understanding of both SQL and NoSQL databases, caching, data pipelines, event‑driven architectures, API design and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is required. Security best practices, identity management and encryption knowledge are essential, as is familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Strong communication skills are needed to convey complex architectural concepts to varied audiences. Preferred, but not mandatory, skills include experience evaluating trade‑offs between scalability, cost and complexity, and a track record of influencing technology strategy. The role is fully onsite in Lisbon, with relocation support available, and offers a range of benefits such as Apple hardware, annual bonus, comprehensive health and life insurance, transportation budget, meal allowances, childcare support, pension, sports membership and free meals at the hub. Air Apps emphasizes a diverse, inclusive culture and expects applicants to submit original work without AI assistance. What the role asks for: - 6+ years software development and architecture experience - Expertise in system design, cloud computing, micro‑services - Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform - Proficiency in Node.js, Python, Java or .NET - Proficiency in React, Angular, or Vue - Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases - Experience with Docker and Kubernetes - Familiarity with Terraform or CloudFormation (nice‑to‑have)