Lead Software Architect
About Proxify
Proxify is a fast-growing Talent-as-a-Service company that helps startups and leading brands hire professionally vetted senior remote developers in as little as one week. We partner with more than 350 companies in 20+ different countries, ranging from SaaS startups, Fintech, and Deep-tech companies within AI to established enterprises in Media, Electronics, and Finance. Our mission at Proxify is to become the leading Talent-as-a-Service company helping organizations grow by leveraging on-demand top remote engineering talent.
The role and challenge
We are searching for a Lead Software Architect to help shape our growing remote tech organization. The job is primarily on a remote basis (unless situated in Stockholm), and you will be reporting to the VP of Engineering.
This is an ultimate authority role in the Engineering department, today consisting of over 20 people and growing. You will act as the technology leader and be the ultimate owner of complete architecture and technologies used within our product(s).
We are looking for someone with an advanced technological skill set and a proven record in designing complex, highly-available systems, and products. You should also have experience in setting up development standards and best practices and also in making sure they are being followed across different teams. We are happy to tell you more about the position in a first interview.
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
👉 At least 3 years of experience in Technical Leadership
🤖 Strong background in various modern programming languages (both backend and frontend would be super useful, but not essential; our current tech stack consists of PHP, Laravel, Vue.js, Nuxt.js, jQuery, MySQL, Redis)
🌱 Experience with cloud-based architectures and deployment strategies (currently using DigitalOcean and Laravel Forge)
🤝 Track record of delivering successful products in a leading technical position
👥 Experience in evaluating, coaching, and mentoring technology talent as well as working with teams in designing, building, delivering, and managing complex, large-scale, cloud-based, or on-premise SaaS solutions
📈 Being flexible, self-motivated, and proactive, with demonstrated creative/critical thinking capabilities. Plus, being capable of dealing with ambiguity, addressing uncertainty, and adapting to changing priorities.
🗣 Outstanding communication/presentation skills, written and verbal, as well as the ability to influence credibly and effectively -> English at C1 level is required as well
👀 A high degree of accuracy and willingness to work at a very detailed level while still being able to abstract ideas for communication to cross-functional teams and senior management
🎯 Thorough understanding and execution of a wide variety of project/program management approaches, techniques, and methods, including standard SDLC and PM methodologies (waterfall, Agile/Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
⚡️ An ability to work independently, as well as a team player with all parties/stakeholders
What we offer
💻 Work 100% remotely, or from our office in central Stockholm
❤️ Quality-driven, inspiring, and collaborative work environment
🌱 High impact in shaping our products
⭐️ Be part of an exciting journey in an emerging field
✈️ Business travels to Sweden and other team meet-ups
💶 60-85K EUR/annual
Do you recognize yourself? If you meet all the requirements, we can offer you a great workplace where we as a team execute on an amazing growth journey.
