Software&Solutions Architect for AI Platform, Amsterdam

About Air Apps At Air Apps, we believe in thinking bigger—and moving faster. We’re a family‑founded company on a mission to create the world’s first AI‑powered Personal&Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP), and we need your passion and ambition to help us change how people plan, work, and live. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2018—and now with offices in both Lisbon and San Francisco—we’ve remained self‑funded while reaching over 100 million downloads worldwide.

Our long‑term focus drives us to challenge the status quo every day, pushing the boundaries of AI‑driven solutions that truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be a creative force, shaping products that empower people across the globe.

Join us on this journey to redefine resource management—and change lives along the way.

The Role As a

Software Architect / Solutions Architect

at Air Apps, you will be responsible for

defining and overseeing the overall system architecture

for our AI‑powered platform. You will collaborate with engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to design

scalable, secure, and high‑performing solutions

that align with business objectives.

You will play a key role in shaping our

technology strategy, evaluating new tools and frameworks, and ensuring best practices

in software design, cloud infrastructure, and system integration.

This is a

fully onsite position , based at our office in Lisbon, where you will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams in person and contribute to a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.

We are open to support with relocation efforts.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain the

overall architecture and system design

for scalable and efficient software solutions.

Provide

technical leadership

to engineering teams, guiding them in best practices for architecture, coding, and system scalability.

Design and document

high‑level system diagrams, data flows, and API structures .

Evaluate and recommend

technologies, frameworks, and cloud services

to optimize performance, security, and cost‑efficiency.

Ensure

high availability, fault tolerance, and security

in all architectural decisions.

Oversee

system integrations , including microservices, APIs, and third‑party services.

Work closely with

DevOps and SRE teams

to ensure smooth deployment and operational reliability.

Establish

coding and architecture standards , ensuring maintainability and scalability of codebases.

Identify and mitigate

technical risks , ensuring system resilience and future scalability.

Conduct

architecture reviews and performance audits

to continuously improve system efficiency.

Requirements

Around

6+ years

of experience in

software development and architecture .

Strong expertise in

system design, cloud computing, and microservices architecture .

Experience with

cloud platforms

(AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and cloud‑native architectures.

Proficiency in

backend technologies

(e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, .NET) and experience with modern

frontend frameworks

(e.g., React, Angular, Vue).

Knowledge of

databases

(SQL and NoSQL), caching strategies, and data pipelines.

Experience with

event‑driven architectures, API design, and containerization

(Docker, Kubernetes).

Strong understanding of

security best practices, identity management, and encryption techniques .

Ability to

evaluate trade‑offs

in architectural decisions, balancing scalability, cost, and complexity.

Familiarity with

DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code

(Terraform, CloudFormation).

Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex architectural concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

What benefits are we offering?

Apple hardware

ecosystem for work.

Annual Bonus

Top‑tier Health and Life Insurance

for peace of mind.

Transportation Budget

to support your commute needs.

Coverflex

benefits package for meal allowances, well‑being, and more.

Childcare

support.

Air Conference

- an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.

Pension Fund

to support your long‑term financial planning.

Urban Sports Club

membership to keep you active.

Meals 100% free

at the hub.

Diversity&Inclusion At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that varied voices and experiences make us stronger.

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