Position · engineering

Senior Software Architect - Platform Core

Berlin Office·Full-time·Senior level·Remote work possible·Posted AUG 15, 2024

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

01Design and architect scalable microservices for the Kesk marketplace platform
02Lead technical decision-making for platform infrastructure and technology stack
03Collaborate with product teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
04Mentor engineering teams and establish architectural best practices
05Design systems for handling high-volume transactions in a commission-free environment
06Ensure platform security and compliance with financial regulations
07Drive technical strategy for multi-tenant marketplace architecture
08Optimize platform performance for real-time order processing and delivery tracking

Requirements

—8+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in architecture roles
—Strong experience with Rust, TypeScript, and modern web technologies
—Proven track record designing and scaling high-traffic marketplace platforms
—Experience with microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and distributed computing
—Knowledge of payment processing, financial systems, and compliance requirements
—Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
—Strong understanding of database design, both SQL and NoSQL
—Experience with real-time systems and event streaming (Kafka, Redis)
—Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor technical teams
—Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Benefits & Perks

Kesk is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.