We’re looking for an experienced professional to join one of our cross-functional teams in the Architect’s role. As a Software Architect you’ll be working on scoping, designing, overseeing, implementing, and deploying challenging projects in a large-scale e-commerce environment. You will be also working with other Architects on reviewing architecture of other teams’ projects and run Code Ownership initiatives aimed at improving code quality, refactoring and removing technical debt.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working with Product Owners on Scoping of the projects
• Developing implementation Architecture
• Presenting Architecture to the team, participating in and overseeing development
• Doing Architecture and Code review
• Optimizing development efficiency
• Designing software for scalability and high-load
• Keeping code and systems resilience, scalability, and maintainability on a high level
• Researching, studying and using innovative open-source technologies

Skills & Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience of active development with PHP
• Advanced understanding of Object-Oriented Concepts, Design Patterns and Principles
• Knowledge of modern Software Architecture approaches, its pros and cons
• Experience with Symfony (preferred) or with any other modern PHP framework
• In-depth knowledge of SQL (MySQL is a must, MS SQL considered a plus)
• Front-end knowledge and experience with React is considered a plus
• Good understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Clustering, Load-balancing
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is considered a plus
• In-depth experience with ElasticSearch, RabbitMQ, Apache Cassandra will be considered as a huge plus
• At least upper-intermediate level of English
• Great communication skills
• Understanding of Agile principles
• A degree in Computer Science, IT or related field is considered a plus

We provide:

• Agile culture, continuous improvement process
• Friendly and highly-qualified colleagues
• Challenging international projects

• Competitive salary, yearly reviewed
• Real possibilities of growth
• Direct employment by Latvian company with full social-security, paid vacations & sick leaves
• Flexible work schedule, option to combine work with studies
• Remote Work possibilities

• Excellent working conditions
• Modern top-floor spacious office in Riga with large terrace
• Lounge zone in the office with ping-pong, gaming console and other entertainment
• Powerful hardware: Apple or Lenovo laptops, choice of macOS/Windows/Linux, best software/tools
• Company paid office parking, bicycle parking available
• Free snacks and variety of drinks in the office
• Monthly company events
• Large Summer & Winter parties

• Potential business trips to USA
• Learning and innovations - internal demos & trainings, individual mentorship
• Ability to attend local & international conferences
• Free Office Library and ability to order books

• Premium Health insurance

Salary range: 4 000 - 6 000 EUR gross (before taxes)

Updated: 16.03.2023