Senior Software Architect

Ready to embark on the quest of joining Hack The Box?

At the end of this thrilling journey, you'll become a proud member of Hack The Box, with the ultimate mission to help cybersecurity professionals and organizations enhance their cyber-attack readiness. Get ready for an exciting adventure into the world of cybersecurity! 🚀🔒💻

✨The core mission of the Software Architect:

The new joiner will lead the transition of Hack The Box to microservices architecture. You will be responsible for implementing and safeguarding best practices around microservices architecture. The role will include coaching and mentoring the other team members in the architecture logic.

🍺 The fellowship you’ll be joining:

You will be part of a 4 developers-team with the ultimate goal of developing microservices. You will report to & collaborate closely with the Director of Engineering on the technical roadmap. Apart from that, you will be working closely with the team leaders of the product platforms in order to enable the adoption of the services. Last but not least, the Site Reliability Team will be your go-to team for solutions around infrastructure, CI/CD and Kubernetes.

⚔️ Technology tools & weapons you’ll be using:

• PHP, Laravel, Go, Javascript, PostgreSQL, AWS, Kafka, RabbitMQ

📚 Interesting resources you should check:

• Take a glimpse into our latest HTB Engineering Meetup

🚀 The adventures that await you after becoming Software Architect at Hack The Box:

• Lead the transition of HTB to microservices architecture 
• Lead the adoption of services
• Implement new services & maintain existing
• Create packages to be used internally
• Continue and develop documentation (new & existing) 
• Advocate for best practices around the microservice architecture
• Plan and execute independently high-level objectives around microservices
• Coach and help the rest of the team transition to architects

🏆 Skills, knowledge, and experience points required to unlock the role of Software Architect at Hack The Box:

• Previous experience in microservices
• Working experience in architecture and design of services
• Working experience in technical leading & people management 
• Experience in event based architecture
• Nice to have: Experience in either PHP / Laravel / MariaDb / Postgres / Go / Javascript

What your Hack The Box adventure will have in store: 

• 🎯You'll have the exhilarating opportunity to contribute to a product that is highly appreciated by users and the cybersecurity community at large.
• 🎯 You'll experience a highly supportive and caring environment, fostering growth, flexibility, and autonomy.
• 🎯 You'll embark on an exciting journey of continuous learning and problem-solving, leveling up as our organization grows.
• 🎯 Most importantly, you'll have a blast at HTB 🥳 because fun is an essential ingredient in our recipe for success! Just wait until you see our global meet-ups! 

💰 The gems you’ll be enjoying as a Software Architect:

• Private insurance
• 25 annual leave days
• Dedicated budget for training and professional development, participation in conferences
• State-of-the-art equipment (Macbook, iPhone, and mobile plan)
• Free lunch & snacks at the office
• Full access to the Hack The Box lab offerings; so you can learn how to hack
• Flexible/Hybrid working

🗺️ The Quest of Becoming Hack The Box’s Software Architect:

• Level 1: To complete level one’s objective, submit your application. 
• Level 2: Meet the Talent Acquisition team. Level’s objective: highlight your past achievements, ambitions, and values.
• Level 3: Meet the hiring team. Level’s objective: connect with the hiring team and share with them your achievements. 
• Level 4: Complete an assignment that aligns with day-to-day job-related tasks and responsibilities. Part of the assignment is discussing it with the hiring team in a debriefing session, in order to walk the team through your thinking process. 
• Level 5: Congratulations! Not many reach this level 💪. Level’s objective: have a constructive, final conversation with senior leadership to explore the role and your future at HTB. 
• Level 6: You've officially received an offer from HTB! To complete the last level and the Quest, all you need to do is accept the offer. 
• Quest complete. Congratulations, you’re officially one of us 🥳🎉🎇Your next quest: complete the onboarding.
  

Hack Your Career, Today. Join us in this epic adventure of cybersecurity at Hack The Box! 🚀🔒💻

At Hack The Box, we are on a quest to find the most exceptional and enthusiastic talent to join our team. Whether or not you consider yourself a gamer, we value what makes you unique and want to know more about you. This job post provides just a glimpse of the incredible gamified experience our business and consumer customers enjoy through our platforms. So, if you're ready to embark on a journey of growth and adventure, we can't wait to meet you!

ABOUT HACK THE BOX

Hack The Box is the Cyber Performance Center with the mission to provide a human-first platform to create and maintain high-performing cybersecurity individuals and organizations. 

Hack The Box is the only platform that unites upskilling, workforce development, and the human focus in the cybersecurity industry, and it’s trusted by organizations worldwide for driving their teams to peak performance. Offering an all-in-one environment for continuous growth, assessment, and recruitment, Hack The Box provides solutions for all cybersecurity domains. 

Launched in 2017, Hack The Box brings together the largest global cybersecurity community of more than 3 million platform members. Rapidly growing its international footprint and reach, Hack The Box is headquartered in the UK, with additional offices in the US, Australia, and Greece.

🚨 Exciting News:

• Get the most important updates on HTB’s latest year!
• We are super proud to share that HTB’s all three entities across the UK, US, and Greece have been Certified as a Great Place to Work (Oct 2023-Oct 2024). 
• Furthermore, in 2024 the HTB's Greek entity has been listed by the Great Place to Work Institute as the #2 Best Workplace in Greece and #10 Best Workplace in Europe (among Small & Medium Workplaces💪).
• Take a sneak peek at how it is to be part of HTB and our 2023 Global Retreat. Get more insights about our HTB culture and employee experience by visiting the “about us” section of our site, our career site, and Glassdoor.

At Hack The Box, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe that diversity enriches our performance, services, and the communities we serve. As such, we ensure that all job applications are considered solely based on merit, skills, and qualifications. We do not discriminate on grounds of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are dedicated to providing a fair and respectful work environment that reflects our values.