Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

As a Software Architect / Solutions Architect, you will define and oversee the overall system architecture for our AI-powered platform. You will collaborate with engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and 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

Around 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 experience with 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.

Skills

System design
Cloud computing
Microservices architecture
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud Platform
Cloud-native architectures
Node.js
Python
Java
.NET
React
Angular
Vue
SQL
NoSQL
Caching strategies
Data pipelines
Event-driven architectures
API design
Docker
Kubernetes
Security best practices
Identity management
Encryption techniques
DevOps
CI/CD pipelines
Infrastructure as Code
Terraform
CloudFormation
Communication skills

Location

Lisbon

Work Type

Onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

6+ years of experience

Benefits

Apple hardware ecosystem for work
Annual Bonus
Top-tier Health and Life Insurance
Transportation Budget
Coverflex benefits package
Childcare support
Air Conference
Pension Fund
Urban Sports Club membership
Meals 100% free at the hub

About the Company

Air Apps is a family-founded company on a mission to create the world’s first AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP). Founded in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2018, with offices in Lisbon and San Francisco, the company has remained self-funded and reached over 100 million downloads worldwide. Their long-term focus drives them to challenge the status quo daily, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven solutions.
At Air Apps, you’ll be a creative force, shaping products that empower people across the globe and redefine resource management.

Equal Opportunity

At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that varied voices and experiences make us stronger.