Software Architect
The Software Architect will drive hands-on platform modernization across engineering teams, pairing with developers and guiding adoption of target-state architecture, AI-assisted development, and spec-driven practices. The role requires 8+ years of backend software development experience and expertise in distributed, event-driven systems.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Drive platform modernization projects in accordance with Taskrabbit’s Target State Architecture.
- Apply AI tooling and Spec-Driven Development practices to modernize platform components.
- Pair with engineers and technical leaders to unblock modernization work and transfer architectural patterns into team practice.
- Advise on migration approach, sequencing, and risk as a subject matter expert in platform modernization.
- Advocate for Target State Architecture-aligned solutions in technical discussions.
- Collaborate with architects to maintain consistency across platform-wide modernization efforts.
- Write and review Technical Design Documents (TDDs) and RFCs, and coach authors on strengthening proposals.
- Define repeatable standards for tooling, coding, processes, AI usage, and documentation.
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional software development experience, primarily building and scaling backend systems.
- Experience with distributed systems and event-driven architecture.
- TypeScript/Node.js experience preferred; experience with another strongly typed language such as Java or .NET may be considered.
- Experience with containerization and deploying containerized applications.
- Professional experience applying AI tooling and AI-assisted development practices.
- Excellent communication and consensus-building skills in technical design discussions.
- Willingness to lead and participate visibly in architecture and team design meetings.
- Comfort pairing directly with engineers and technical leadership.
Nice-to-haves
- Kubernetes (K8s)
- NestJS
- Helm charts
- Spec-Driven Development tools such as SpecKit, OpenSpec, Intent, or Kiro
- ArgoCD
- Datadog
- Contract-first design with OpenAPI and AsyncAPI
Compensation & Benefits
- Base pay range: $150,000–$200,000 USD annually.
- Employer-paid health insurance and 401(k) match with immediate vesting for US employees.
- Flexible paid time off and two company-wide closure weeks.
- Product, wellness, productivity, and education stipends.
- IKEA discounts and reproductive health support.
- Benefits vary by country of employment.
Skills
TypeScript, Node.js, Java, C#, .Net, Distributed Systems, Event-Driven Architecture, Containers, Kubernetes, Nestjs, Helm, Argo CD, Datadog, Openapi, Asyncapi
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