Software Architect

Job Description About Remote Labs SRL Remote Labs SRL is a Romanian education and training company, founded in 2019, that makes hands-on technical training available to anyone, anywhere. We connect real laboratory equipment, servers and test devices to the internet, so students, professionals and company teams can practise on real infrastructure from wherever they are. Around these remote labs we run interactive courses, practical workshops, mentoring and certifications in IT and engineering, helping schools and businesses train people without the cost of building and maintaining physical labs. About the Role As a Software Architect, you will design scalable systems across client projects. You will shape technical approaches that support delivery needs across different project environments. You will design scalable, secure systems across client projects and our remote-lab platform, setting the architectural direction for our engineering teams. Key Responsibilities - Design scalable systems for client projects. - Define technical approaches that support project delivery. - Guide system design decisions across different project contexts. - Align architecture work with the needs of client engagements. - Design system architectures for new client projects and platform features. - Define architecture standards, patterns and reference designs. - Review designs and code for scalability, security and maintainability. - Support pre-sales with technical solutions and estimates. - Guide teams on cloud, integration and data architecture. Requirements - Experience designing scalable systems. - Ability to work across client projects. - Strong architectural judgement in varied project environments. - Ability to shape technical approaches for delivery needs. - 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years as an architect. - Deep knowledge of distributed systems, microservices and cloud platforms. - Experience with at least one major stack such as Java, .NET or Node.js. - Strong communication skills with clients and engineers. Nice to Have - Cloud architecture certification (AWS, Azure or GCP). - Experience with IoT or hardware-integrated systems. - TOGAF or similar certification. How You Will Work - Permanent, full-time employment contract with Remote Labs SRL. - Fully remote: you can work from anywhere, with working hours that overlap with Central European Time. - Remote Labs SRL does not offer visa sponsorship or visa support. Skills we're looking for Technical skills - Software Architecture - Software Engineering - Distributed Systems - Microservices Architecture - Java Interpersonal skills - Cross-Functional Collaboration - Stakeholder Management - Verbal Communication - Strategic Thinking - Business Acumen