The ad says“Experience with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices”
The ad says“Extensive experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)”
The ad says“Extensive experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)”
The ad says“Extensive experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)”
The ad says“Strong understanding of database systems (relational and NoSQL) and data modeling principles”
The ad says“Experience with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices”
The ad says“Deep expertise in designing, building, and scaling complex, highly available, and distributed systems”
The ad says“Extensive experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)”
The ad says“Extensive experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)”
The ad says“Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Ruby, Python, Java, JavaScript, Go) and familiarity with modern web frameworks”
The ad says“Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Ruby, Python, Java, JavaScript, Go) and familiarity with modern web frameworks”
The ad says“Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Ruby, Python, Java, JavaScript, Go) and familiarity with modern web frameworks”
The ad says“Extensive experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)”
The ad says“Strong understanding of database systems (relational and NoSQL) and data modeling principles”
The ad says“Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Ruby, Python, Java, JavaScript, Go) and familiarity with modern web frameworks”
The ad says“Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Ruby, Python, Java, JavaScript, Go) and familiarity with modern web frameworks”
The ad says“Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Ruby, Python, Java, JavaScript, Go) and familiarity with modern web frameworks”
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)
Preferred experience
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
