Product Architect

Keyfactor

Designs and implements architectural solutions while collaborating with engineering teams at Keyfactor, Inc. Focuses on aligning products with business objectives and technical standards.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheJavaScriptKafkaMicroservicesMongoDBNode.jsSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designs and implements architectural solutions for specific products.
Works with engineering teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and technical standards.
Develop and guide the implementation of product architectures.
Provide expertise on architecture-related issues and decisions.
Work with engineering and product teams to ensure alignment with technical requirements.
Implement and promote innovative architectural practices.
Help establish and maintain architectural standards and best practices.
Ensure thorough documentation of architectural designs.
Work closely with the Quality Assurance teams and participate in QA efforts when needed.
Conduct code reviews, pull requests and ensure adherence to coding standards.
Participate in internal and external product support when needed.
Engage in Agile ceremonies and contribute to iterative development processes.
Prototype and validate proposed architectural solutions to evaluate feasibility, performance, and scalability before full-scale implementation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
7-9 years of experience in software engineering or a related field.
Thought leadership, advanced strategic and technical expertise, superior communication and negotiation skills.
Strong leadership in technical decision-making, advanced coding skills, and deep knowledge of system architecture.
Ability to innovate at a high level, lead large-scale projects, and mentor senior team members.
Ability to mentor senior engineers, oversee architectural decisions, and collaborate on large-scale projects.
Mastery of industry trends, company strategy, and future direction.
Expertise in system performance, scalability, and robust software design principles.
Experience with the following technologies and concepts is a strong plus: OpenSearch, Apache Kafka, MongoDB, Node.js, Spring Boot microservices, event-driven architecture, high-volume external data integrations, and cryptography or analysis of cryptographic data.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Second Fridays (a company-wide day off on the second Friday of every month minus November and December of 2025 due to the Holiday schedule). Please note that this benefit is subject to change.
Comprehensive benefit coverage globally.
Generous paid parental leave globally.
Competitive time off globally.
Dedicated employee-focused ambassadors via Key Contributors & Culture Committees.
DIVERSE Commitment, a call to action for a more inclusive and diverse future in business, society, and technology.
The Keyfactor Alliance Program to support DEIB efforts.
Wellbeing resources, wellness allowance, mindfulness app free membership, Wellness Wednesdays.
Global Volunteer Day, company non-profit matching, and 3 volunteer days off.
Monthly Talent development and Cross Functional meetings to support professional development.
Regular All Hands meetings – followed by group gatherings.

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Hard Skills & Tools

system architecturesoftware engineeringcoding standardsarchitectural solutionssoftware design principlesperformance scalabilityOpenSearchApache KafkaMongoDBNode.js

Soft Skills

thought leadershipstrategic expertisecommunication skillsnegotiation skillsleadershipmentoringcollaborationinnovationtechnical decision-makingdocumentation