Own end-to-end architecture for FIQ's integration platform
Design scalable, event-driven and API-based integration patterns
Establish architectural standards and "golden path" development practices
Define patterns for connectors, transformations, retries, fault tolerance, and observability
Identify architectural bottlenecks before they scale
Optimize compute, memory, I/O, and cloud infrastructure costs
Ensure platform reliability under increasing workloads
Lead architectural reviews and enforce design standards
Act as primary technical gatekeeper for platform decisions
Build POCs for complex integrations and architectural patterns
Unblock technically complex challenges across teams
Translate customer requirements into scalable technical designs
Partner with Product, Engineering, and Infrastructure teams
Communicate trade-offs, risks, and long-term implications to stakeholders
Maintain clear technical documentation

Requirements

10+ years of experience building cloud-native backend or platform systems
Proven experience owning architecture for distributed, high-throughput systems
Strong experience with event-driven architectures, APIs, or integration platforms
Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred) and performance optimization
Experience working with Python-based backend systems and modern cloud architectures
Ability to lead through technical influence rather than formal people management.

Benefits

Employee Health: Comprehensive health and dental coverage for you and your family
Time Off: Competitive paid time off and flexible leave policies
Retirement: Retirement savings programs and employer contributions
Professional Growth: Dedicated learning and development budget
Flexible Work: Remote and hybrid work options
Perks: Equipment allowances, internet reimbursements, business travel coverage, and employee stock options (ESOP)
Community Engagement: Team events, meetups, and company offsites

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud-native systemsevent-driven architectureAPI integrationperformance optimizationPythondistributed systemsscalable technical designsarchitectural standardsfault toleranceobservability

Soft Skills

technical influencecommunicationproblem-solvingstakeholder managementleadershipcollaborationdocumentation