Technical Architect (Backend)

IntroductionAbout SymphonyAI: SymphonyAI Retail is a leading provider of advanced AI-driven solutions and services specifically designed for the retail industry. We empower retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies with innovative technology to enhance their operations, optimize decision-making, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. We are seeking an accomplished Software Architect to join and lead our engineering team. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in architecting complex, scalable, and high-performing software solutions, with deep expertise in Python, Django, Django REST Framework (DRF), PostgreSQL, Redis, MinIO, ElasticMQ, Azurite, YOLO, OpenCV, and cloud platforms such as AWS/Azure. You will play a pivotal role in shaping technical strategy, application architecture, and guiding best practices across the organization. Job DescriptionAbout the role: Own and drive the architectural vision for backend systems, RESTful APIs, and core application frameworks, ensuring alignment with business objectives and future scalability. Lead the design and implementation of robust, high-performance, and scalable solutions, establishing architectural standards for reliability, security, and cost optimization. Leads efforts towards application performance tuning, database optimization, and caching strategies (PostgreSQL, Redis) to ensure efficient resource utilization and system responsiveness at scale. Optimize cloud infrastructure and storage solutions (MinIO, Azurite) for cost effectiveness and high availability, leveraging best practices in AWS/Azure for auto-scaling, monitoring, and budgeting. Architect and review image analysis pipelines utilizing YOLO and OpenCV to support advanced product recognition, spatial analytics, and machine vision capabilities. Lead technical design sessions, enforce architectural and coding standards, and oversee rigorous code/design reviews to drive continuous improvement. Guide the adoption of microservices, containerization (Docker), CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices to support agile development and rapid deployment. Collaborate closely with cross-functional internal teams (engineering, product, customer success) and external stakeholders (clients / partners) to understand requirements, communicate architectural decisions, and ensure seamless delivery. Mentor and coach engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and proactive problem solving. Own the evaluation and integration of SSO protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML) and third-party IdPs (Okta, Azure AD, Google, etc.), setting up secure identity management and authentication best practices. Conduct regular reviews of infrastructure usage and application performance, defining KPIs and implementing strategies for ongoing cost optimization. Proactively manage stakeholder expectations, articulating complex technical concepts and project status clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending integration of relevant solutions to advance our platform and business goals. About you: 12 or more years of experience architecting, designing, and scaling high-performance cloud-native applications with Python, Django, and Django REST Framework. Master’s/bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. Demonstrated expertise in backend architecture, ORM, and advanced database optimization (PostgreSQL, Redis). Proven experience with object storage (MinIO, Azurite), message brokering (ElasticMQ), and asynchronous processing. Deep knowledge of computer vision, image processing frameworks (YOLO, OpenCV). Strong understanding of enterprise architectural patterns, microservices, containerization, CI/CD, and DevOps methodologies. Hands-on experience designing and maintaining solutions on AWS/Azure, with a focus on performance, scalability, and infrastructure cost management. Experience leading large-scale technical projects and cross-functional engineering teams. Outstanding communication skills with the ability to explain architectural choices, negotiate solutions, and manage stakeholder relationships at all levels. Proven ability to mentor, coach, and lead engineering teams, driving adoption of best practices. Expertise in security, identity protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML), and integrating Django applications with leading IdPs. Experience with budgeting, monitoring, and optimizing cloud costs and system performance metrics. About UsWhat We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package. Flexible hybrid working model. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Collaborative and inclusive work environment. Access to the latest technologies and tools. Opportunity to make a tangible impact on cutting-edge Retail/ CPG AI solutions. About the role: Own and drive the architectural vision for backend systems, RESTful APIs, and core application frameworks, ensuring alignment with business objectives and future scalability. Lead the design and implementation of robust, high-performance, and scalable solutions, establishing architectural standards for reliability, security, and cost optimization. Leads efforts towards application performance tuning, database optimization, and caching strategies (PostgreSQL, Redis) to ensure efficient resource utilization and system responsiveness at scale. Optimize cloud infrastructure and storage solutions (MinIO, Azurite) for cost effectiveness and high availability, leveraging best practices in AWS/Azure for auto-scaling, monitoring, and budgeting. Architect and review image analysis pipelines utilizing YOLO and OpenCV to support advanced product recognition, spatial analytics, and machine vision capabilities. Lead technical design sessions, enforce architectural and coding standards, and oversee rigorous code/design reviews to drive continuous improvement. Guide the adoption of microservices, containerization (Docker), CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices to support agile development and rapid deployment. Collaborate closely with cross-functional internal teams (engineering, product, customer success) and external stakeholders (clients / partners) to understand requirements, communicate architectural decisions, and ensure seamless delivery. Mentor and coach engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and proactive problem solving. Own the evaluation and integration of SSO protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML) and third-party IdPs (Okta, Azure AD, Google, etc.), setting up secure identity management and authentication best practices. Conduct regular reviews of infrastructure usage and application performance, defining KPIs and implementing strategies for ongoing cost optimization. Proactively manage stakeholder expectations, articulating complex technical concepts and project status clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending integration of relevant solutions to advance our platform and business goals. About you: 12 or more years of experience architecting, designing, and scaling high-performance cloud-native applications with Python, Django, and Django REST Framework. Master’s/bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. Demonstrated expertise in backend architecture, ORM, and advanced database optimization (PostgreSQL, Redis). Proven experience with object storage (MinIO, Azurite), message brokering (ElasticMQ), and asynchronous processing. Deep knowledge of computer vision, image processing frameworks (YOLO, OpenCV). Strong understanding of enterprise architectural patterns, microservices, containerization, CI/CD, and DevOps methodologies. Hands-on experience designing and maintaining solutions on AWS/Azure, with a focus on performance, scalability, and infrastructure cost management. Experience leading large-scale technical projects and cross-functional engineering teams. Outstanding communication skills with the ability to explain architectural choices, negotiate solutions, and manage stakeholder relationships at all levels. Proven ability to mentor, coach, and lead engineering teams, driving adoption of best practices. Expertise in security, identity protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML), and integrating Django applications with leading IdPs. Experience with budgeting, monitoring, and optimizing cloud costs and system performance metrics. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package. Flexible hybrid working model. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Collaborative and inclusive work environment. Access to the latest technologies and tools. Opportunity to make a tangible impact on cutting-edge Retail/ CPG AI solutions.

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