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Architect Platform, Senior - xe
Software Engineer
Senior Platform Architect leading end‑to‑end design of a scalable cross‑border payments platform, driving cloud‑native architecture, microservices, and payment‑system integration using Python, Node.js, and AWS.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Own the end‑to‑end architectural vision for a high‑throughput cross‑border payments platform.
- Design and implement scalable microservices using Python and Node.js, ensuring low latency and high availability.
- Lead cloud migration and optimization on AWS, including architecture reviews, cost modeling, and performance tuning.
- Collaborate with product, security, and compliance teams to embed regulatory and fraud‑prevention controls into the platform.
- Mentor engineering teams, conduct code reviews, and champion best practices in architecture and DevOps.
Requirements
- 10+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on large‑scale distributed systems.
- Deep expertise in Python, Node.js, and AWS services (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, CloudWatch).
- Proven track record designing payment or financial services platforms with strict compliance and security requirements.
- Strong knowledge of microservices patterns, event‑driven architecture, and container orchestration.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence cross‑functional teams.