PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT-VACANCY AT PERCONA

Job Description

As a Principal Architect, you will be instrumental in architecting and leading the development of our SaaS platform, ensuring scalability, security, and high performance. You will collaborate with team members, to create a robust and flexible architecture that meets the unique demands of the modern database market.

Responsibilities

• Have a strong foundation in problem solving and experimentation (i.e. participating and collaborating in the creative process, generating solution ideas, fast-prototyping those ideas, conducting tests, evaluating results, and iterating over and over).
• Design, prototype and implement a scalable, reliable, and high-performance SaaS architecture, considering factors such as data security, compliance, and ease of use.
• Conduct thorough evaluations of emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks to identify and integrate the most suitable solutions into the platform.
• Work and collaborate closely with software engineers, product management, product marketing and database experts to ensure seamless integration of architectural components and facilitate efficient development processes.
• Develop strategies for scaling the SaaS platform to accommodate increasing user loads while maintaining optimal performance. Implement best practices for data management and optimization.
• Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive data, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Stay abreast of security trends and proactively address potential vulnerabilities.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation for the SaaS platform, including architecture diagrams, system workflows, and deployment procedures.
• Drive innovation by exploring new technologies, methodologies, and industry best practices. Propose and implement improvements to enhance the platform’s functionality and user experience.
• Mentor, lead, and grow other engineers.

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