Senior Software Platform Architect - Remote

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Software Platform Architect to join our innovative team at Tekion. As a Senior Software Platform Architect remote, you will be pivotal in shaping the architecture of our cloud-native automotive platform, which is transforming the automotive retail ecosystem. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our platform meets the highest standards of reliability, scalability, and security.

What You'll Do

• Lead the architecture and design of Integration and System Integrator Platform platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical strategy.
• Define and promote the use of architectural patterns, best practices, and standards across the engineering organization.
• Collaborate with development teams to translate business requirements into robust, scalable, and modular solutions.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet platform needs.
• Oversee integration with internal and third-party systems, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance.
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Identify and address potential bottlenecks, vulnerabilities, and system failures.
• Maintain documentation of architecture, processes, and best practices.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the platform.
• Mentor and coach engineering teams on architectural principles and practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in software development and architecture, with a focus on building platforms or large-scale systems.
• Experience in building event-driven applications at scale.
• Proven experience in large-scale messaging systems like Kafka.
• Experience using MongoDB, ElasticSearch, MySQL, PostgreSQL.
• Proven experience in building platform components using Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
• Strong knowledge of APIs, microservices, data storage, and integration methodologies.
• Experience in SaaS platform architecture or development.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Experience in using AI tools (Augment, Cursor, Perplexity).

Nice to Have

• Experience with security, compliance, and regulatory requirements for enterprise software.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Collaborate with a talented and diverse team.