Software Architect

Air Apps

Software Architect defining overall system architecture for Air Apps' AI platform. Collaborating with teams to design scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeAmsterdam • 🇳🇱 NetherlandsMid-LevelSenior💰 €69,000 - €91,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservices.NETNode.jsNoSQLPythonReactSQLTerraformVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain the overall architecture and system design for scalable and efficient software solutions.
Provide technical leadership to engineering teams, guiding them in best practices for architecture, coding, and system scalability.
Design and document high-level system diagrams, data flows, and API structures.
Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and cloud services to optimize performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and security in all architectural decisions.
Oversee system integrations, including microservices, APIs, and third-party services.
Work closely with DevOps and SRE teams to ensure smooth deployment and operational reliability.
Establish coding and architecture standards, ensuring maintainability and scalability of codebases.
Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring system resilience and future scalability.
Conduct architecture reviews and performance audits to continuously improve system efficiency.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Around 6+ years of experience in software development and architecture.
Strong expertise in system design, cloud computing, and microservices architecture.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and cloud-native architectures.
Proficiency in backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, .NET) and experience with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).
Knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL), caching strategies, and data pipelines.
Experience with event-driven architectures, API design, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Strong understanding of security best practices, identity management, and encryption techniques.
Ability to evaluate trade-offs in architectural decisions, balancing scalability, cost, and complexity.
Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex architectural concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Apple hardware ecosystem for work.
Annual Bonus
Top-tier Health and Life Insurance for peace of mind.
Transportation Budget to support your commute needs.
Coverflex benefits package for meal allowances, well-being, and more.
Childcare support.
Air Conference - an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.
Pension Fund to support your long-term financial planning.
Urban Sports Club membership to keep you active.
Meals 100% free at the hub.

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Hard Skills & Tools

system designcloud computingmicroservices architecturebackend technologiesfrontend frameworksdatabasesevent-driven architecturesAPI designcontainerizationsecurity best practices

Soft Skills

technical leadershipcommunication skillsrisk mitigationproblem-solvingcollaboration