Lead Architect

Job Description

<p>Job Title: Lead Architect(Data systems, Distributed architecture, and AI/ML infrastructure)</p><p>Location: Vancouver, British Columbia/ USA (100% Remote working)</p><p>Perm/FTE Role</p><p>Job Description</p><ul><li>We're looking for a Lead Architect to define the next generation of cloud, data, and AI platforms.</li><li>This is a high-impact technical leadership role that spans system design, platform scalability, and data intelligence - ensuring our architecture remains resilient, extensible, and AI-ready as we scale.</li><li>This role is perfect for someone who combines deep technical expertise with system-level thinking, a pragmatic bias for action, and a desire to make architecture a multiplier of innovation and velocity.</li></ul><p>Architectural Expertise</p><ul><li>Define and evolve platform architecture across data, AI, and core systems.</li><li>Partner with product and engineering leadership to align architecture with long-term business strategy.</li><li>Guide technology decisions balancing innovation, maintainability, and performance.</li><li>Drive the design of scalable, secure, and reliable distributed systems spanning APIs, data pipelines, integrations, and infrastructure.</li></ul><p>Hands-On Technical Skills</p><ul><li>Lead complex architectural and design reviews across multiple teams.</li><li>Build reference architectures, proofs of concept, and technical standards that accelerate velocity, raise the bar in engineering excellence, and improve developer experience.</li><li>Partner with Data and AI teams to design next-gen AI infrastructure and systems that enable intelligent automation.</li><li>Champion modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, observability, security, and reliability.</li><li>Stay current on emerging technologies (AI/ML, cloud, large-scale distributed systems) and bring the right innovations into our stack.</li></ul><p>Required</p><ul><li>15+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in senior or architectural roles.</li><li>Deep expertise in data systems, distributed architecture, and AI/ML infrastructure.</li><li>Strong experience with cloud-native platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern frameworks (e.g., Python, React, TypeScript, or similar).</li><li>Proven ability to design and deliver scalable, maintainable systems in production environments.</li><li>Strong understanding of API design, event-driven systems, data modeling, and CI/CD practices.</li></ul><p>Preferred</p><ul><li>Experience integrating AI/ML systems into production environments.</li><li>Experience with data pipelines, warehouses, or streaming systems</li><li>Track record of mentoring engineers and guiding system-level technical decisions.</li><li>Experience in SaaS, fintech, or enterprise product environments.</li></ul><p><em>A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base salary for this position is</em><br>$200K–$250K CAD<br><em>.</em><br>This range is dependent on experience and not inclusive of any bonus, commission, benefits or equity that might exist in your total compensation package.</p><p><em>* The pay range listed above reflects the expected starting salary /Pay rate for this role. This range may be adjusted based on market conditions, location, and other relevant factors. The Company will determine the final starting salary/Pay rate in consultation with the selected candidate(s), in full compliance with applicable laws</em></p>