Senior Software Architect - remote

Posted 3 years ago
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About Bitso:

Bitso is Latin America’s leading cryptocurrency platform. Our goal is to evolve how we think about and use money. We believe that we should all have the opportunity to use our money whenever we want it, and how we want it, without boundaries or schedules. To achieve this, we provide individuals with fast, cheap, seamless and user-friendly financial services powered by blockchain technology. Cryptocurrencies do not rely on intermediaries to give them legitimacy or value. Instead, they are valuable because of the peer-to-peer technology that powers them. We firmly believe in crypto and the use cases it has. It’s time for the world to upgrade to a fair, open, transparent, and global financial system for all. #makecryptouseful.

Visit us at https://bitso.com/

What we value:

  • Passion for Bitso’s mission.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, this is key!
  • Conviction that we are building the future and the sky's the limit.
  • Be inspired and energized by our values: Drive change, Be human, Embrace your freedom.
  • Rolling up your sleeves and getting things done. No task is insignificant.

About the role:

A Senior Software Architect at Bitso has the objective of leading software architecture initiatives in one or many squads. They guide teams of engineers and architects and set them up for success by diligently executing architectural process within the teams they work with. They create an environment where people are empowered to contribute to architectural decisions, while providing them with direction, documentation, and alignment with the long-term architectural plan.

Responsibilities:

  • Formulation of software quality objectives for technical solutions,
  • Documentation and evaluation of multiple network-level technical solutions,
  • Preparation and maintenance of rollout strategies for architectural solutions,
  • Guidance and active mentorship for all squad members,
  • Review of architecture-related work within a squad,
  • Guidance in technical matters for product owners,
  • Organisation of architectural meetings within a squad,
  • Coding most difficult parts of the system (~50% capacity).

To succeed in this role you’ll need:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • English language proficiency.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in software development.
  • Experience in a technical leadership role.
  • Knowledge of software design patterns, architectural patterns and integration patterns.
  • Understanding of most popular architectural styles and their uses.
  • Ability to reason about software outside of a particular programming language or technology.
  • Proficiency in using multiple programming languages.
  • Excellent coding skills.
  • Excellent self-motivation and self-discipline.

Additionally, it would be nice if you have:

  • Basic knowledge of technical aspects of crypto-currency.
  • User-level knowledge of traditional finance.
  • Experience in working with database systems of multiple types.
  • Experience in working with SOA.
  • Experience in a role connected with software architecture.
  • Experience in requirements engineering.
  • Experience in working with message/event driven architectures.
  • Experience in working in a diverse, multinational environment.
  • Experience in working in an agile-managed company.
  • Experience in working with AWS.
  • Experience in working 100% remotely.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Purpose: You’ll be part of something bigger, working towards financial inclusion across Latin America
  • Culture: You'll work in a thriving, friendly, and fun environment that promotes open discussions, jokes, learning, video games, and lots of fun.
  • People: You'll work with some of the most driven and intelligent people in the crypto space in Latin America
  • Salary: We pay competitively to attract top talent in the market.
  • Venue: Work from wherever you want, this role is remote.
  • Health Insurance: We offer one of the best medical plans
  • Unlimited Paid Time-Off: You choose your number of days off. Recharge batteries and enjoy who you are outside the office.
  • This role is expected to work remotely.
  • These are the applicable requisites, although equivalent competencies in any of the above will also be considered.

Bitso promotes an environment where people are treated fairly and with respect, free of discrimination, bullying, harassment, violence or threats.

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