Software Architect

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Software Architect based in Romania. This is a high-impact architecture role focused on shaping how a large, distributed engineering organization builds and evolves its platform. You will be the first dedicated Architect, providing cross-cutting technical direction without direct people management responsibilities. The role combines deep systems thinking with hands-on architectural work across distributed systems, APIs, data infrastructure, reliability, and scalability. You will partner with Staff and Lead Engineers while working closely with Engineering leadership to drive decisions across multiple teams. A key part of the role will be preparing the platform for continued growth, new products, and AI-assisted engineering workflows. You will also establish durable architecture practices, strengthen technical standards, and help teams move quickly while maintaining consistency and reliability.