Senior Software Architect

Role overview Shape the technical direction of a varied product and client portfolio, choosing architectures that fit each project. You will set engineering patterns, review design decisions, and work directly with the founder on technology choices, including systems built with Python, FastAPI, MySQL, Next.js, and Firebase.

Responsibilities - Define and communicate architecture principles and reusable engineering patterns. - Review proposed designs and guide technical decisions across multiple products and engagements. - Recommend appropriate technologies for each project rather than applying a single default stack. - Advise on system design and the evolution of backend and web application architectures. - Work with the founder to connect technical choices to product and delivery needs.

Requirements - Senior-level experience in software architecture or systems design. - Strong system design skills and the ability to evaluate trade-offs across different stacks. - Experience relevant to modern web and backend systems; the role references Next.js, Python, FastAPI, AWS, MySQL, and Firebase. - Ability to set direction and influence engineering decisions across more than one project. - Existing right to work in the United Kingdom; visa sponsorship and employment outside the UK are not available.

Benefits and work setup - Remote work within the United Kingdom. - Salary starts at £54,900 per year, depending on experience.