Software Architect

Overview of 66degrees

66degrees is a leading consulting and professional services company specializing in developing AI-focused, data-led solutions leveraging the latest advancements in cloud technology. With our unmatched engineering capabilities and vast industry experience, we help the world's leading brands transform their business challenges into opportunities and shape the future of work.

At 66degrees, we believe in embracing the challenge and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way. 

Overview of Role

Our ideal candidate will understand the value of teamwork and love living in the in-between of project delivery and managing high-trust client relationships. We are looking for the right fit with our rapidly growing organization and will invest in training.

Responsibilities

• You will solve real-world problems and will work on projects that matter to the business, delivering software as part of a cross-functional team composed of software engineers, designers and product managers. 
• Get hands-on exposure with cutting-edge technology from managers, mentors, and fellow team members.
• Deliver business value for customers in teams committed to the practices and principles of UCD (User-Centered Design), and Lean Product Management.
• Depending on your background, interest, and technical alignment to the various areas of Google Cloud Platform technology stack, you will be working on development and modernization projects as part of the 66degrees Cloud Native Application Development and Modernization team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience designing, architecting, and implementing microservices architecture.
• 5+ years of experience in designing architecture.
• Deep knowledge of software architecture in distributed systems.
• Able to conduct code reviews and mentor software engineers.
• 5+ years of experience in developing cloud-native applications. 
• Experience in both front-end and back-end development (must have deeper experience in backend development, but familiarity and exposure with full-stack development required).
• Proficient in Java. Also Proficient in one of the following: JavaScript, Python, or Typescript.
• Proficiency in developing applications on the Google Cloud Platform suite of products and services (or equivalent cloud), primarily with serverless architectures.
• Familiar with unit testing and test-driven development (TDD).
• Familiar with the scrum process and Git.
• Experience establishing CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software delivery.
• Background in professional services/consulting.
• Strong communication skills.
• Eager to work in a teamwork/collaborative environment.

66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.