Senior Solutions Architect

About Us

Calfus is a Silicon Valley headquartered software engineering and platforms company. The name Calfus finds its roots and ethos in the Olympic motto “Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter". Calfus seeks to inspire our team to rise faster, higher, stronger, and work together to build software at speed and scale.

Calfus Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We encourage applications from individuals with diverse experiences and perspectives, as we believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a talented Full Stack Solutions Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of software architecture, front-end and back-end technologies, and the ability to design and implement scalable solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive projects from conception to deployment.

What You’ll Do:

• Architectural Design: Architect a stack according to client needs that consider one or more of these attributes -> reliability, performance, scalability, security, and availability.
• Full Stack Development: Develop, test, and deploy web applications using modern frameworks and technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Node.js, Python, etc.). Experience in microservices, serverless architecture and modular systems design. Multi-program ability and mastery of systems architecture with an expansive set of tech skills like cybersecurity, database management, a mix of front and backend programming using CSS/HTML, React and Node.js, Java, Python programming.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment on project goals. Build code and iterate quickly. Have an interest in understanding who needs the product and what problems it solves for customers and understanding how it works in complex eco-systems.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, fostering best practices in software development.
• Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce coding standards, review code, and ensure best practices in performance and security.
• Cloud Services: Leverage cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) to design and implement cloud-native solutions. Working experience with any hyperscaler environment – AWS/Azure/GCP. Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration of microservices. Knowledge of tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible for automating infrastructure management. Setting up Dev Ops tool chains.
• Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation for system architectures, designs, and processes.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10 - 15 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a solution architect role. Experience in designing and building large-scale distributed systems, understanding trade-offs like scalability, performance, and cost.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices, data encryption, and handling authentication and authorization.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations like GDPR, or PCI-DSS, and how they affect software development.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies (React, Angular, HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks) and back-end technologies (Node.js, Python, Java, etc.).
• Experience with database systems (SQL, NoSQL) and API design (RESTful, GraphQL).
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and cloud computing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of agile methodologies.

Offered Benefits:

Calfus prioritizes the well-being and financial security of its employees by providing comprehensive health coverage, which includes medical, dental, and vision plans. This ensures that employees have access to essential healthcare services, addressing both preventive and ongoing medical needs.

Additionally, Calfus understands the importance of long-term financial planning for its employees. To support this, the company offers retirement savings plan where you can start saving as soon as you join!

Compensation:

Salary Range for California residents: Between $170,000.00 to 210,000.00 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

Calfus Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

That means we do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.