Lead System Architect

We are looking for a highly experienced Lead System Architect or Staff Software Engineer to take ownership of key architectural decisions and engineering challenges across our technology stack. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex, multi-language environments and can lead by example in system design, code quality, and technical decision-making.

Our backend is built with Laravel (PHP) and FastAPI (Python), alongside a C# agent running on client systems. The frontend is powered by React. The ideal candidate will have deep architectural experience across multiple stacks and the ability to guide teams on both strategic and tactical levels.

Job Type : Fulltime

Experience : 8-10 Years

location : Chennai

Key Skills : Laravel,PHP,Python,Fullstack development

Key Responsibilities :

• System Design and Architecture
• Lead architecture across our diverse tech stack. Make strategic decisions to ensure our systems are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business goals.
• Pull Request Review and Oversight
• Review and guide large, cross-cutting pull requests. Ensure alignment with architectural goals, code quality standards, and system performance.
• Engineering Problem Solving
• Act as a key resource for resolving complex engineering issues. Help teams debug critical problems and remove blockers that impact delivery.
• Technology Evaluation and Decision-Making
• Evaluate and challenge the current tech stack where necessary. Clearly articulate the trade-offs between alternatives and recommend solutions that align with both engineering and business needs.
• Mentorship and Technical Leadership
• Mentor senior and mid-level engineers. Elevate technical standards across the team through knowledge sharing and best practice enforcement.

Required Skills / Technologies / Tools

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with system migrations or multi-language stack integrations.

Good to have Technologies / Tools

Behavioral Fitment

Eligibility Traits (Can do)

Suitability Traits (Will do)