Software Architect • Senior

Who you are

You are a highly skilled Software Architect with a strong background in designing and guiding the development of cloud-native applications. With deep technical expertise in distributed systems and event-driven architectures, you understand the importance of scalability, availability, performance, and security in software design. You have experience in architecting end-to-end solutions and are passionate about creating resilient microservices that meet high availability requirements.

You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with engineering teams to define architecture blueprints and technical standards. Your ability to oversee the development of microservices architectures ensures clean service boundaries and high maintainability. You are also well-versed in adopting message queueing and streaming platforms, such as Kafka and Redis Streams, for event-driven communication and real-time processing.

Your expertise extends to optimizing data storage solutions, including distributed databases like PostgreSQL and Snowflake, to meet the demands of modern applications. You are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and empowering your team to innovate and thrive.

Desirable

Experience with cloud platforms and a strong understanding of microservices architecture will set you apart. Familiarity with various data platforms and a passion for continuous learning in the tech space are also highly valued.

What you'll do

In this role, you will architect end-to-end solutions for cloud-native applications, focusing on scalability and performance. You will design and oversee the development of microservices architectures, ensuring that they are maintainable and efficient. Your responsibilities will include defining and guiding the adoption of message queueing and streaming platforms to facilitate event-driven communication.

You will collaborate with engineering teams to create architecture blueprints and reference implementations that align with technical standards. Your role will also involve optimizing data storage solutions to ensure high availability and scalability, which are critical for the success of our applications.

As a Software Architect at Five9, you will play a critical role in setting the technical direction and architecture strategy for backend systems. You will be instrumental in driving innovation and ensuring that our solutions meet the evolving needs of our customers.

What we offer

At Five9, we celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. We offer a team-first culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of cloud contact center software that enhances customer experiences worldwide.

We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to bring joy to customer experiences and be part of a team that values your contributions.