Technical Architect/Lead
Company OverviewWe are a high-growth, venture-backed company scaling up to revolutionize the mortgage industry with our comprehensive microservices-based point of sale platform. Our POS platform streamlines the loan origination process, serving lenders, borrowers, and administrators through multiple frontend portals with robust backend processing capabilities.Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Technical Architect/Lead to join our engineering team and provide strategic technical leadership for our microservices platform. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will be responsible for architectural decisions, technical debt prioritization, and hands‐on technical leadership of our development team. This is a critical role for someone who can balance high‐level system design with practical implementation guidance.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & ArchitectureDrive architectural decisions across all microservices and the entire application ecosystemLead technical debt prioritization and modernization initiativesBreak down complex feature development and bug fixes into actionable plansMentor and provide hands‐on technical guidance to the team of 8-12 developersEstablish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development processesConduct thorough code reviews and ensure quality across all servicesSystem Design & StrategyOwn the technical roadmap and architecture evolution for the platformMake technology stack decisions and lead modernization effortsDesign scalable solutions for our microservices architecture (Ruby on Rails, Node.js/TypeScript, React)Ensure system reliability, performance, and security across all servicesLead integration strategies with third‐party systems and partnersPartner Customization & Business LogicOversee partner customization strategy and custom sagas developmentIdentify opportunities to consolidate custom sagas into standard workflowsCollaborate with product and business teams on partner‐specific requirementsEnsure custom solutions align with overall platform architectureTeam CollaborationWork closely with QA, Product Management, UI/UX design, and Technical Customer Support functionsFacilitate technical discussions and decision‐making processesTranslate business requirements into technical specificationsFoster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellenceRequired QualificationsExperience10+ years of software engineering experience5+ years in technical architecture or team lead rolesProven track record leading engineering teams and complex technical projectsExperience with microservices architecture at scaleTechnical SkillsBackend : Strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails and Node.js/TypeScriptFrontend : Experience with React, TypeScript, and modern frontend toolingDatabases : PostgreSQL, Redis, and database design/optimizationInfrastructure : Docker, Kubernetes, AWS services, message queues (RabbitMQ)API Design : RESTful APIs and GraphQL (Apollo Server experience preferred)Development Tools : Git workflows, CI/CD, monitoring and observability toolsIndustry KnowledgePreferred : Experience in fintech, mortgage, or lending industryUnderstanding of regulatory requirements and compliance considerationsExperience with document management and workflow automation systemsLeadership SkillsStrong communication and mentoring abilitiesExperience establishing technical standards and processesAbility to make data‐driven technical decisionsCollaborative approach to cross‐functional team workWhat We OfferCompetitive Salary : $165,000 - $180,000Remote : Fully remote position with flexible working arrangementsGrowth Opportunity : Join a fast‐growing, venture‐backed companyTechnical Impact : Shape the architecture of a platform serving the mortgage industryLearning & Development : Work with modern technologies and cutting‐edge practicesComprehensive Benefits : Health, dental, vision, 401k, and equity compensationOur Technology StackFrontend : React + TypeScript, Vite, Nx monorepoBackend : Ruby on Rails (API‐only), Node.js/TypeScriptDatabases : PostgreSQL, Redis, ElasticsearchInfrastructure : Docker, Kubernetes, AWS S3Message Queues : RabbitMQ, SidekiqAPI : GraphQL (Apollo Server), REST APIsMonitoring : CloudWatch, New Relic, Datadog, custom observability toolsWhat You'll Be Working OnLeading technical debt initiatives and platform modernizationArchitecting solutions for complex mortgage workflows and partner customizationsOptimizing performance across our microservices ecosystemImplementing scalable solutions for document processing and data managementBuilding robust integration patterns with third‐party mortgage industry tools#J-18808-Ljbffr