Senior Platform Architect

Summary

Join Bankjoy, a FinTech startup, as a Platform Architect and play a pivotal role in supporting the Director of Platform. You will design and implement scalable and secure architectures, troubleshoot technical issues, collaborate with engineers, and lead Open API integrations. This hands-on technical leadership position requires expertise in .NET development, Microsoft Azure, and DDoS protection. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills and a proven ability to mentor engineering teams. Bankjoy offers competitive compensation, stock options, comprehensive health benefits, generous PTO, and a remote-first culture.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Have a minimum of 10 years in software development, with 5+ years in architectural roles
• Possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft .NET, C#, and ASP.NET
• Have extensive experience with Microsoft Azure services, particularly hosting, scaling, and high-availability solutions
• Demonstrate proven expertise in handling DDoS bot protection and securing cloud environments
• Have strong knowledge of Open API, Authentication systems, and Data Analytics solutions
• Possess knowledge of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems
• Have hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, or Bicep
• Have strong knowledge of SQL Server and other Microsoft database technologies
• Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and resolve hosting system and software integration issues
• Have experience optimizing platform performance under stress conditions, including during security incidents

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing architectures for enterprise-grade systems leveraging Microsoft technologies
• Act as the primary resource for diagnosing and resolving issues involving the interplay of .NET applications, Azure containerized hosting systems, and security threats like DDoS bot attacks
• Partner with engineers, the Director of Platform, and stakeholders to identify architectural improvements and address challenges in real-time
• Lead the design and implementation of Open API integrations to enhance platform extensibility and interoperability
• Architect and optimize authentication solutions, including OAuth 2.0, mTLS, and other secure protocols
• Collaborate with data teams to ensure seamless integration of analytics modules and data pipelines into the platform
• Introduce best practices and emerging technologies to enhance the platform’s resilience, scalability, and performance
• Develop and implement solutions for real-time monitoring of hosting systems to ensure uptime and mitigate risks during outages or attacks
• Guide and support engineers in understanding architectural principles and implementing secure and efficient solutions
• Maintain thorough documentation of system architecture, workflows, and incident resolutions to support ongoing improvement efforts
• Optimize Azure-hosted environments to ensure cost efficiency, scalability, and high availability
• Design and implement robust security measures, including DDoS protection, mTLS, and VPN tunneling, to safeguard our platform

Preferred Qualifications

• Have experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerization technologies
• Be familiar with DevOps practices and tools, such as Azure DevOps
• Have a background in agile methodologies and cross-functional team collaboration
• Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Have proven leadership and mentorship abilities to guide engineering teams
• Possess strong analytical skills to address complex technical challenges

Benefits

• A fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Competitive compensation
• Stock options at a well-funded startup
• 100% medical, dental and vision coverage for you on our base plans
• 50% coverage for families in the US & 100% coverage for families in Canada
• 401(k) plan with 4% company matching (US Employees)
• 3-5 weeks PTO depending on tenure
• 5 health days
• 15 holidays
• End of year shutdown
• Performance-based bonuses (US & Canadian Employees)
• Remote first culture