Platform Architect
TLDR
Drive technical excellence and mentor teams while leading the development of next-generation products in a cloud-native architectural environment.
HG Insights - Remote, USA
HG Insights is seeking a versatile and experienced Platform Architect. The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of technical expertise, leadership experience, and a proven track record in building scalable distributed systems.
What You’ll Do:
We are looking for a Platform Architect to drive technical excellence, mentor teams, and lead the development of our next-generation products.
The role requires someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical leadership.
What You'll Be Responsible For:
- Lead and mentor engineering teams across frontend, backend, and infrastructure domains
- Drive technical vision and architecture decisions for complex distributed systems
- Collaborate with executive leadership on product strategy and technical roadmap
- Build and scale engineering teams through effective hiring, mentoring, and development
- Establish engineering best practices, processes, and quality standards
- Drive innovation in cloud-native architectures and deployment strategies
- Lead implementation of cost-effective and performant cloud solutions
- Oversee development of scalable frontend and backend systems
- Manage site operations and technical infrastructure
What You’ll Need:
- 20+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles
- Strong experience in cloud-native technologies, distributed systems
- Proven track record of leading full-stack engineering teams
- Deep expertise in modern frontend and backend technologies
- Experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure management
- Strong background in API design and microservices architecture
- Experience with monitoring, observability, and performance optimization
- Track record of successful product deliveries and team scaling
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Technical Skills
- Cloud Platforms & Technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud-native architectures
- Frontend: React.js, Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS
- Backend: Java, Go, Node.js, RESTful services
- Databases: Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases
- Infrastructure: Experience with monitoring tools, CI/CD pipelines
- Architecture: Microservices, distributed systems, high-availability systems
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic thinking and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Strong team building and mentoring capabilities
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience in agile methodologies and project management
- Ability to drive innovation and technical excellence
- Strong focus on engineering quality and best practices
Location: Remote, USA
Employment Type: Full-time
HG Insights delivers AI-driven datasets that provide deep insights into B2B buyers and technology adoption, specifically tailored for enterprise customers. Their platform empowers businesses to make informed go-to-market decisions and optimize their marketing and sales strategies, while redefining product marketing through an AI-first approach.