Curious about the future of event marketing?
SpotMe is the enterprise event platform to create engaging events that help accelerate customer relationships at scale. Trusted by 12,000+ global Fortune 500 business leaders and loved by 10,000,000+ users, brands like J&J, Deloitte, and Workday use SpotMe to run hybrid, virtual, and in-person events with a branded and compliant event app, offer a personalized experience to their audiences and get deep data insights that flow into their CRM.
Behind the magic stands a curious, diligent, and humble team with over 30 nationalities. A team that feels great pride in the work they do, a team that cares for each other, and a team that is always ready for the next challenge.
Mission:
1. You will shape the future of virtual, onsite, and hybrid events by developing new features and functionalities for the SpotMe SaaS event management platform.
2. As the Senior Hands-On Software Architect for our SaaS Event Management Platform and reporting to the VP of Engineering, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing the architecture that underpins our innovative SaaS solution. Your role will involve collaborating closely with cross-functional teams such as the product management team, to understand their designs and translate them into detailed architecture specifications. You will lead by example, writing code, and actively participating in the development process while guiding the team in adhering to best practices and industry standards.
Tech stack
3. Backend: node.js, CouchDB, TimescaleDB, Redis
4. Web: JavaScript, vue.js
5. Mobile: Swift, Kotlin
6. Infrastructure: AWS, Terraform, Docker, ELK, Nginx, Cloudfront
7. Streaming: HLS, WebRTC, AWS, ffmpeg
Key Responsibilities:
8. Architectural Leadership: Design and lead the development of the platform's architecture, focusing on high concurrency, scalability, and performance optimization.
9. Technology Selection: Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and frameworks, with a strong emphasis on JavaScript (Node.js) to enhance the platform's capabilities.
10. Collaboration with Product Management: Work closely with product managers to understand their designs, technical requirements, and business needs. Translate these into detailed architecture specifications for the development team.
11. Code Review and Mentorship: Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor team members to promote coding excellence and architectural integrity.
12. Collaborative Design: Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to define technical requirements, translate business needs into technical solutions, and prioritize features and enhancements.
13. Scalable Design: Develop strategies for horizontal scalability, load balancing, and fault tolerance to ensure the platform's ability to handle a high volume of concurrent users and events.
14. Performance Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks, optimize code and database queries, and implement caching mechanisms to enhance the platform's responsiveness.
15. Security and Reliability: Implement security best practices and mechanisms to protect user data and ensure the platform's reliability and uptime.
16. Cloud Expertise: Leverage AWS cloud services to architect and implement scalable solutions that align with the platform's growth trajectory.
17. Technical Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design patterns, and guidelines for the development team.
18. Innovation and Research: Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and apply them to continuously improve the platform's architecture and capabilities.
Requirements:
19. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering
20. 10 years proven experience as a Software Architect in a SaaS environment, with a strong focus on JavaScript (Node.js) development.
21. Expertise in designing and implementing highly concurrent, scalable, and performant cloud based SaaS applications.
22. Hands-on experience with video streaming technologies and integration within software platforms.
23. Strong understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and event-driven design.
24. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment.
25. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
26. Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, particularly with product management.
27. Prior experience in the event management or related industry is a plus.
28. Prior experience with a document database such as CouchDB is a plus.
29. Prior experience with live streaming and real time interactivity applications is a strong plus.
Benefits:
30. Competitive salary.
31. Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment.
32. Remote work.
33. Exciting company culture and team-building activities.
34. Quarterly company retreats.
We are in hypergrowth mode and with demand exploding, we are rapidly scaling and expanding our teams.
If you are a visionary architect with a passion for driving technical excellence, collaborating closely with product and engineering management, and contributing to the success of a cutting-edge SaaS platform, we encourage you to apply and join our talented team in shaping the future of event management technology.
To apply, please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience and how you envision contributing to our platform's architectural advancements.
SpotMe recruits, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, parental status, or veteran status.