Distributed Systems Architect

Role Description

We are seeking a seasoned Distributed Systems Architect to lead the design and evolution of large-scale microservices ecosystems built on modern container platforms and cloud-native technology stacks. The role requires deep expertise in:

• Service decomposition
• Domain-driven design
• Distributed data management
• Runtime concerns such as resilience, observability, and security at scale

The ideal candidate brings hands-on architectural leadership across complex transformations, with a clear point of view on:

• When microservices are the right answer
• How to evolve them safely
• How to keep the resulting estate maintainable over the long term

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Eight or more years of software engineering experience, with several years in architecture roles
• Deep expertise in microservices design, domain-driven design, and distributed systems patterns
• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, container orchestration, and service mesh technologies
• Proficiency in at least one major backend language such as Java, Go, or C#
• Strong understanding of API design, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous messaging
• Experience operating high-traffic, latency-sensitive systems in production
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms and managed services across at least one major provider
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead architecture initiatives spanning multiple teams

Requirements

• Experience with platform engineering and internal developer platform construction (preferred)
• Familiarity with Istio, Linkerd, Envoy, or comparable service mesh technologies (preferred)
• Exposure to FinOps practices and cloud cost optimization at scale (preferred)
• Public speaking, open-source contributions, or published technical writing (preferred)
• Experience in regulated industries with strict compliance requirements (preferred)

Benefits

• 100% Remote work
• Full-time, Direct W2 position
• Salary Range: $130,000–$160,000 Annually
• Career growth potential

Company Description

Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions across the United States.