<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> <strong>About Air Apps<br/><br/></strong>At Air Apps, we believe in thinking bigger- and moving faster. We’re a family-founded company on a mission to create the world’s first AI-powered Personal &amp; Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP), and we need your passion and ambition to help us change how people plan, work, and live. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2018 - and now with offices in both Lisbon and San Francisco - we’ve remained self-funded while reaching over 100 million downloads worldwide.<br/><br/>Our long-term focus drives us to challenge the status quo every day, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven solutions that truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be a creative force, shaping products that empower people across the globe.<br/><br/>Join us on this journey to redefine resource management—and change lives along the way.<br/><br/><strong>The Role<br/><br/></strong>As a <strong>Software Architect / Solutions Architect</strong> at Air Apps, you will be responsible for <strong>defining and overseeing the overall system architecture</strong> for our AI-powered platform. You will collaborate with engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to design <strong>scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions</strong> that align with business objectives.<br/><br/>You will play a key role in shaping our <strong>technology strategy, evaluating new tools and frameworks, and ensuring best practices</strong> in software design, cloud infrastructure, and system integration.<br/><br/><strong>Responsibilities<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Define and maintain the overall architecture and system design for scalable and efficient software solutions.</li><li>Provide technical leadership to engineering teams, guiding them in best practices for architecture, coding, and system scalability.</li><li>Design and document high-level system diagrams, data flows, and API structures.</li><li>Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and cloud services to optimize performance, security, and cost-efficiency.</li><li>Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and security in all architectural decisions.</li><li>Oversee system integrations, including microservices, APIs, and third-party services.</li><li>Work closely with DevOps and SRE teams to ensure smooth deployment and operational reliability.</li><li>Establish coding and architecture standards, ensuring maintainability and scalability of codebases.</li><li>Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring system resilience and future scalability.</li><li>Conduct architecture reviews and performance audits to continuously improve system efficiency.<br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Requirements<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Around 6+ years of experience in software development and architecture.</li><li>Strong expertise in system design, cloud computing, and microservices architecture.</li><li>Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and cloud-native architectures.</li><li>Proficiency in backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, .NET) and experience with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).</li><li>Knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL), caching strategies, and data pipelines.</li><li>Experience with event-driven architectures, API design, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).</li><li>Strong understanding of security best practices, identity management, and encryption techniques.</li><li>Ability to evaluate trade-offs in architectural decisions, balancing scalability, cost, and complexity.</li><li>Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex architectural concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.<br/><br/></li></ul><strong>What benefits do we offer?<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Apple hardware ecosystem for work.</li><li>Annual Bonus</li><li>Top-tier Health and Life Insurance for peace of mind.</li><li>Transportation Budget to support your commute needs.</li><li>Coverflex benefits package for meal allowances, well-being, and more.</li><li>Childcare support.</li><li>Air Conference - an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.</li><li>Pension Fund to support your long-term financial planning.</li><li>Urban Sports Club membership to keep you active.</li><li>Meals 100% free at the hub.<br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Diversity &amp; Inclusion<br/><br/></strong>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.<br/><br/><strong>Application Disclaimer<br/><br/></strong>At Air Apps, we value transparency and integrity in our hiring process. Applicants must submit their own work without any AI-generated assistance. Any use of AI in application materials, assessments, or interviews will result in disqualification. </div>