Lead Systems Architect

The Technical Architect will lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance applications and infrastructure, leveraging AWS cloud services, modern front-end technologies (React), and robust back-end development (Ruby / Ruby on Rails). This role requires a blend of architectural vision, technical leadership, and deep practical knowledge in DevOps methodologies to drive continuous integration and delivery.

Key Responsibilities :

• Architectural Design & Strategy :
• Define and drive the technical architecture for applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and performance.
• Lead the design and implementation of AWS cloud infrastructure, leveraging services like EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, ECS / EKS, VPC, and others.
• Develop and implement architectural patterns and best practices for React-based front ends and Ruby / Ruby on Rails back-ends.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance the development and operational landscape.
• DevOps & CI / CD :
• Design, implement, and maintain robust CI / CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline / CodeBuild / CodeDeploy, etc.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Ensure adherence to security best practices and compliance standards throughout the development and deployment lifecycle.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship :
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to development and operations teams.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and architectural principles.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and other architects.
• Development & Optimization :
• Contribute to hands-on development of critical components using React and Ruby / Ruby on Rails.
• Optimize application performance and cloud resource utilization to achieve cost-efficiency and improved user experience.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to application, infrastructure, and DevOps pipelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications :