Software Architect (Full-Stack-AI, Backend Focus) - Remote

Overview

DoraHacks is the leading global hackathon community and open source developer incentive platform, creating a global hacker movement in Blockchain, Web3, Quantum Computing, AI, and Space Tech.

In Short

• Design and refine scalable, secure, and robust software architectures across backend and full-stack systems.
• Analyze existing architectures and identify opportunities for improvement in performance, maintainability, and scalability.
• Work closely with engineering teams to guide technical decisions and ensure alignment with architectural standards.
• Develop and enforce best practices for coding, testing, and software lifecycle processes.
• Define and maintain data models, ontologies, and integration strategies that support system interoperability and extensibility.
• Evaluate and select appropriate frameworks, libraries, and development patterns to streamline development.
• Collaborate with Product Design and engineering teams to ensure best possible architecture planning.
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure resilient deployment architectures.
• Lead architectural reviews and participate in design discussions and code reviews.
• Stay up to date on emerging technologies and trends and evaluate their applicability to our stack.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3+ years in a software architecture or senior engineering role.
• Deep expertise in backend development (e.g., Node.js, Java, Python, Go, etc.) with full-stack proficiency (React, Angular, etc. is a plus).
• Strong understanding of system design, distributed architectures, microservices, and API design.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• In-depth knowledge of data modeling, relational and non-relational databases, and domain-driven design.
• Familiarity with ontologies, semantic data modeling, and data integration strategies is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver performant and secure architectures.
• Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Benefits

• Join a leading global hackathon community.
• Work on cutting-edge technologies in Blockchain, AI, and more.
• Collaborate with a diverse and talented team.
• Opportunity to mentor and guide engineering teams.
• Engage in innovative projects that impact the open-source ecosystem.