Own the architecture of a specific product domain within JetBrains Cloud Platform and evolve it over time.
Translate product and domain requirements into clear architectural designs and implementation approaches.
Define service boundaries, domain models, data flows, and integration contracts, in line with platform standards.
Drive key architectural decisions and trade-offs in your area (e.g., API design, persistence, reliability, performance, and migration paths).
Ensure your domain architecture supports scalability, reliability, and observability from the outset.
Review and validate architectural designs within your domain and team, raising quality and consistency.
Collaborate with platform architects and other domain owners to align on cross-cutting decisions and shared interfaces.
Work closely with senior and staff engineers to clarify requirements, reduce ambiguity, and support execution.

Has strong experience in software engineering and system design, with a track record of working on complex systems.
Has experience owning architecture within a product or domain, including balancing delivery needs with long-term sustainability.
Is comfortable aligning product needs with platform capabilities and constraints (and negotiating trade-offs when needed).
Can facilitate architectural decision-making inside a team and across partner teams.
Is comfortable working in an environment where many processes and standards are still being formed.
Is motivated by long-term goals, designing for evolution rather than one-off implementations.
Have experience designing product architectures that operate in cloud environments and integrate with multiple systems.
Are strong at reasoning about architectural trade-offs in context (time-to-market vs correctness, flexibility vs complexity, etc.).
Enjoy helping teams converge on good solutions through collaboration, not enforcement.

Strong base salary. We offer competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience.
Flexible work location. Enjoy the freedom to work from home or from the office.
Remote work. Spend up to 30 days per year working remotely from abroad.
Extra time off. More days to relax, recharge, and do the things you love.
Medical insurance allowance. Enjoy peace of mind for you and your family.
Learning and development opportunities. Access to conferences, courses, and language classes.
Relocation support. We help make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Language classes. Pick up the local language or sharpen your English skills.
Fuel your day. Enjoy a hot meal or receive a lunch allowance on workdays.
Mental health support. To help you feel your best, we provide easy access to professional mental health services.
Sports benefit. Enjoy an on-site gym or sports club stipend.
Internal events. Join company-wide celebrations and team gatherings.

Software Architect – Product Architecture, JetBrains Cloud Platform

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