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Senior Technical Architect

Payfirma12 days ago
Toronto
Senior Level

About the role

Who you are

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in an architecture-focused role
  • Expertise in Java and Spring Boot; strong experience with Node.js, React/Next.js, and microservices
  • Proven AWS skills, especially in serverless architecture and services like API Gateway, Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, and AWS SAM
  • Experience with payment gateways, international payment rails, or blockchain/crypto integrations (strong plus)
  • Advanced knowledge of RESTful APIs, OAuth, and relational/NoSQL databases
  • Strong advocate for CI/CD, automated testing, and Agile delivery
  • Excellent ability to convey architectural concepts and mentor cross-functional teams

What the job involves

  • As a Senior Technical Architect, you will define and lead the design of scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions across complex platforms
  • You’ll work closely with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to translate vision into high-performance systems while remaining hands-on in architecture and solution delivery
  • Lead architectural strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology best practices
  • Design and oversee the development of backend and frontend systems using Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, and React/Next.js
  • Establish technical roadmaps, design patterns, and architecture governance frameworks
  • Set and enforce standards in coding, testing, CI/CD, and DevOps at the architectural level
  • Architect robust APIs and microservices for high-volume, global-scale applications, including payment integrations and emerging technologies like crypto and stablecoins
  • Partner with product, QA, and engineering teams to deliver production-ready, maintainable solutions
  • Drive refactoring initiatives and manage architectural debt to maintain a healthy, adaptable codebase
  • Design cloud-native architectures leveraging AWS (API Gateway, Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB) and AWS SAM for serverless development
  • Define secure, scalable, and cost-effective infrastructure patterns
  • Promote infrastructure as code and modern DevOps practices to accelerate delivery and ensure reliability
  • Serve as a key technical authority, guiding teams through architectural decisions and resolving complex challenges
  • Communicate architectural strategies clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Champion Agile principles while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

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