Platform Architect

• As a Platform Architect at Instructure, Inc., you will be a technical leader and key contributor to the design, development, and delivery of our developer portal and Platform as a Service products and services
• You will drive architectural decisions, mentor engineering teams, and ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of our platforms, directly impacting the Instructure developer experience, and the learning experiences of millions worldwide
• Lead the architectural design and technical direction for our PaaS product features, services, and platform components, ensuring alignment with overall company strategy and technical vision
• Drive the development of complex software solutions, writing high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code across various technologies and platforms
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to multiple engineering teams, fostering best practices in software development, code quality, and system design
• Collaborate closely with Engineering managers, SRE, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and deliver innovative solutions
• Identify and evaluate new technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve development processes, system performance, and product capabilities
• Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards and architectural principles
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures
• Act as a subject matter expert in relevant technical domains, sharing knowledge and expertise across the organization
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and infrastructure

Benefits

• Join a passionate community of educators and the people working to support them
• Access to a large course library, mentoring and coaching opportunities, and regular feedback
• Community engagement (partnerships, volunteering, free learning resources, and ongoing outreach efforts)
• Office culture that values outcomes and impact above all
• Equity and ownership programs give every employee a stake in our future
• Ownership, recognition, and celebrations of shared success
• Growth opportunities (we’re all about helping our people move into (and thrive in) new roles)- Deep expertise in designing, building, and scaling complex, highly available, and distributed systems
• Proven track record of mentoring and coaching engineers and fostering a collaborative team environment
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Ruby, Python, Java, JavaScript, Go) and familiarity with modern web frameworks
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices
• Strong understanding of database systems (relational and NoSQL) and data modeling principles
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical initiatives from conception to deployment and maintenance
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a lead or principal engineering role
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences