Job Description
The Opportunity
Nexus Horizon Systems is pioneering the next generation of scalable technology. As we approach the pivotal year of 2026, we are seeking a visionary Senior Architect: 2026 Vision & Infrastructure to lead our strategic planning and technical roadmap. You will be responsible for designing the resilient, high-performance infrastructure that will power our global operations in the coming years. This is a unique opportunity to define the technical landscape for 2026 and beyond.
Why Join Us?
- Future-First Culture: We don't just build for today; we architect for the horizon.
- Impactful Work: Your decisions will directly shape the technology stack of a leading enterprise.
- Competitive Compensation: Base salary ranging from $180,000 to $250,000 plus equity.
Responsibilities
- 2026 Strategic Roadmap: Define and own the technical architecture for the 2026 release cycle, aligning engineering goals with business objectives.
- System Design: Design scalable, fault-tolerant microservices and cloud-native architectures capable of handling exponential growth.
- Legacy Modernization: Lead the transition of legacy systems to next-generation technologies, ensuring zero downtime and minimal disruption.
- Technical Leadership: Mentor senior engineers and architects, fostering a culture of innovation and best practices.
- Security & Compliance: Oversee implementation of enterprise-grade security protocols and ensure compliance with international data regulations.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, data scientists, and operations teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Qualifications
- Experience: 10+ years of experience in software architecture, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Tech Stack: Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), containerization (Kubernetes/Docker), and orchestration.
- Strategic Mindset: Proven track record of planning multi-year technology roadmaps and executing them successfully.
- Problem Solving: Exceptional ability to solve complex, ambiguous problems and make data-driven architectural decisions.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.