Software Architect
Air Apps · Paris, Île-de-France, France
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Paris, Île-de-France, France
Job highlights
- Define and oversee AI platform architecture.
- Lead engineering teams on best practices.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies.
- Ensure system scalability, security, and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Lisbon.
About the role
About Air Apps
At Air Apps, we believe in thinking bigger- and moving faster. We’re a family-founded company on a mission to create the world’s first AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP), and we need your passion and ambition to help us change how people plan, work, and live. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2018 - and now with offices in both Lisbon and San Francisco - we’ve remained self-funded while reaching over 100 million downloads worldwide.
Our long-term focus drives us to challenge the status quo every day, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven solutions that truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be a creative force, shaping products that empower people across the globe.
Join us on this journey to redefine resource management—and change lives along the way.
This is a fully onsite position, based at our office in Lisbon, where you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in person and contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. We are open to support with relocation efforts.
The Role
As a Software Architect / Solutions Architect at Air Apps, you will be responsible for defining and overseeing the overall system architecture for our AI-powered platform. You will collaborate with engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that align with business objectives.
You will play a key role in shaping our technology strategy, evaluating new tools and frameworks, and ensuring best practices in software design, cloud infrastructure, and system integration.
Responsibilities
- Define and maintain the overall architecture and system design for scalable and efficient software solutions.
- Provide technical leadership to engineering teams, guiding them in best practices for architecture, coding, and system scalability.
- Design and document high-level system diagrams, data flows, and API structures.
- Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and cloud services to optimize performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
- Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and security in all architectural decisions.
- Oversee system integrations, including microservices, APIs, and third-party services.
- Work closely with DevOps and SRE teams to ensure smooth deployment and operational reliability.
- Establish coding and architecture standards, ensuring maintainability and scalability of codebases.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring system resilience and future scalability.
- Conduct architecture reviews and performance audits to continuously improve system efficiency.
Requirements
- Around 6+ years of experience in software development and architecture.
- Strong expertise in system design, cloud computing, and microservices architecture.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and cloud-native architectures.
- Proficiency in backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, .NET) and experience with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).
- Knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL), caching strategies, and data pipelines.
- Experience with event-driven architectures, API design, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong understanding of security best practices, identity management, and encryption techniques.
- Ability to evaluate trade-offs in architectural decisions, balancing scalability, cost, and complexity.
- Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex architectural concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What benefits do we offer?
- Apple hardware ecosystem for work.
- Annual Bonus
- Top-tier Health and Life Insurance for peace of mind.
- Transportation Budget to support your commute needs.
- Coverflex benefits package for meal allowances, well-being, and more.
- Childcare support.
- Air Conference - an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.
- Pension Fund to support your long-term financial planning.
- Urban Sports Club membership to keep you active.
- Meals 100% free at the hub.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that varied voices and experiences make us stronger.
Application Disclaimer
At Air Apps, we value transparency and integrity in our hiring process. Applicants must submit their own work without any AI-generated assistance. Any use of AI in application materials, assessments, or interviews will result in disqualification.
Key skills/competency
- Software Architecture
- System Design
- Cloud Computing
- Microservices Architecture
- Backend Development
- DevOps
- API Design
- Technical Leadership
- Scalability
- Security Best Practices
Skills & topics
- Software Architect
- Solutions Architect
- System Design
- Cloud Computing
- Microservices
- AWS
- Azure
- GCP
- Node.js
- Python
- Java
- .NET
- React
- Angular
- Vue
- SQL
- NoSQL
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- DevOps
- CI/CD
- Terraform
- CloudFormation
- Lisbon
- Portugal
- AI
- SaaS
How to get hired
- Understand Air Apps' mission: Research their AI-powered PRP, family-founded ethos, and global impact from 100M+ downloads.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 6+ years of experience in software architecture, system design, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and microservices.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize proficiency in backend (Node.js, Python, Java, .NET), databases (SQL/NoSQL), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss architectural trade-offs, security best practices, and your experience with DevOps/CI/CD.
- Highlight communication: Demonstrate your ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Software Architect role at Air Apps?
- The Software Architect at Air Apps will define and oversee the overall system architecture for their AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP). This includes designing scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions, shaping technology strategy, and guiding engineering teams.
- What are the key technical requirements for the Software Architect position at Air Apps?
- Candidates need around 6+ years of experience in software development and architecture, with strong expertise in system design, cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, backend technologies (Node.js, Python, Java, .NET), databases (SQL/NoSQL), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Is the Software Architect role at Air Apps remote or on-site?
- This is a fully on-site position, based at Air Apps' office in Lisbon, Portugal. The company is open to supporting with relocation efforts for the right candidate.
- What kind of benefits does Air Apps offer its employees?
- Air Apps offers a comprehensive benefits package including an Apple hardware ecosystem, annual bonus, top-tier health and life insurance, transportation budget, Coverflex benefits, childcare support, a pension fund, Urban Sports Club membership, and free meals at the hub.
- Does Air Apps encourage diversity and inclusion in its hiring process?
- Yes, Air Apps is strongly committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace and enthusiastically welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
- What is Air Apps' policy on AI-generated application materials for the Software Architect role?
- Air Apps strictly prohibits the use of AI-generated assistance in application materials, assessments, or interviews. Any use of AI will result in disqualification, as they value transparency and integrity.
- What is the expected experience level for the Software Architect role?
- The role requires approximately 6+ years of experience in software development and architecture, with a strong emphasis on system design, cloud computing, and microservices.
- What are the core responsibilities of a Software Architect at Air Apps?
- Key responsibilities include defining system architecture, providing technical leadership, designing system diagrams and APIs, evaluating technologies, ensuring system security and availability, overseeing integrations, and establishing coding standards.