Application Architect

About ShiftKey

ShiftKey is a platform that is disrupting the way healthcare facilities find licensed and certified professionals to fill available shifts. Leveraging marketplace dynamics and deep industry knowledge, the company is playing a vital role in mitigating America’s healthcare staffing shortages, enabling direct connections between facilities and healthcare professionals. By offering the opportunity to work as much or as little as they choose and putting the power back into the hands of healthcare workers, ShiftKey is bringing more licensed professionals back into the workforce, a solution that is solving a major crisis in healthcare. For more information, visit www.ShiftKey.com.

The role

We seek an experienced and visionary Application Architect to play a pivotal role in driving the transformation of our platform as we work to transition from a  monolithic to a modern microservices-based architecture. This role is crucial to the success of our platform's growth, shaping its future, and driving its evolution. In addition to technical expertise, the ideal candidate will foster a collaborative team culture, from promoting in-person connections within our local engineering teams to driving international collaboration with worldwide engineers.

You will collaborate closely with leadership, engineering squads, and product teams, guiding the technical roadmap and ensuring we make pragmatic, forward-thinking decisions about the architecture. This is a highly impactful role with a direct influence on the continued success and scalability of our platform.

Where you’ll work

We are looking for a candidate based in or near Warsaw. The role will be primarily remote, but regular in-office collaboration is encouraged to support team engagement and cultural development.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the design and implementation of a scalable and reliable microservices-based architecture, ensuring it aligns with business goals and supports future growth.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, engineering teams, and product squads to define the technical roadmap and make strategic architectural decisions.
• Guide the transition from a monolithic to microservices architecture, driving this change's technical and cultural aspects.
• Promote and ensure best practices around Node.js, MongoDB, Kafka, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes across the platform.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation.
• Ensure seamless integration of new architectural components into existing systems, working closely with DevOps and product teams.
• Communicate architectural decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Stay updated on industry trends, evaluating and recommending new technologies that could improve the platform’s scalability, reliability, and performance.

What you’ll need

• Minimum 10 years of software development experience, including at least 3 years in an Architect or Principal Engineer role. Strong preference for experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Proven experience leading the transition from monolithic architectures to microservices-based architectures.
• Experience with MongoDB, Kafka, and any cloud service provider (we use off-the-shelf, straightforward AWS components)
• Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and the ability to see the larger picture when building complex systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences. 
• Ability to lead teams effectively and promote a culture of in-person collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Perks of working for Shiftkey

• A high-growth, friendly, and engaging work environment with opportunities for career development.
• Additional vacation days for better work-life balance.
• Modern office in Warsaw’s Powiśle district with Vistula River views, recreational facilities, and great nearby restaurants.
• Thoughtfully designed private medical package to take care of what matters most.
• Sports card to fuel your active lifestyle.
• Life and accident insurance for peace of mind.

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Our Commitment to Diversity

ShiftKey is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to embracing diverse and individual perspectives shaping our culture and contributing to the solutions that transform the world. We actively work to create an inclusive environment for employees to thrive. 

EEO Statement

ShiftKey does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.  ShiftKey is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a mental or physical disability, please contact: [email protected]