Software Architect (Hands On)

Posted 6/1/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

Armis, the cyber exposure management & security company , protects the entire attack surface and manages an organization’s cyber risk exposure in real time. In a rapidly evolving, perimeter-less world, Armis ensures that organizations continuously see , protect and manage all critical assets - from the ground to the cloud . Armis secures Fortune 100, 200 and 500 companies as well as national governments, state and local entities to help keep critical infrastructure, economies and society stay safe and secure 24/7. Armis is a privately held company headquartered in California. We are looking for a  Hands-On Software Architect  to join our architecture group and work alongside some of the most experienced engineers in the industry. As a Hands-On Architect, you will actively design, build, and evolve large-scale software systems, set technical direction, and work day-to-day with development teams, product, and other stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable solutions. If you are passionate about making real impact, enjoy solving hard problems end-to-end, and thrive in distributed systems that process  billions of events per day , we’d love to talk.   What You’ll Do Lead the  design and implementation  of complex, distributed software systems in production. Work closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to translate business needs into  practical, scalable architectures . Define and drive  engineering standards : architecture patterns, coding standards, testing strategies, and operational best practices. Stay  hands-on : write code, review code, and participate in technical problem-solving across teams. Mentor and coach developers and tech leads, raising the overall technical bar. Review designs and implementations to ensure solutions are  high-quality, maintainable, and resilient . Continuously evaluate new technologies and approaches, recommending improvements where they provide clear value. Be involved in  production systems : deployments, observability, performance tuning, and incident analysis. What we expect 8+ years  of experience in software development, system design, and architecture roles. Strong hands-on experience with modern backend technologies such as  Java and/or Python . Practical experience with  containerized and cloud-native systems  (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS / Azure / GCP). Experience designing and operating  distributed systems , including messaging or streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, Spark). Solid understanding of distributed databases (and non-distributed) such as  Postgres, Cassandra, SingleStore ,  Clikhouse  or similar technologies. Deep knowledge of engineering best practices:  CI/CD, DevOps, testing, security, and agile development . Proven experience working with  production environments , including deployment pipelines, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to balance  ideal architecture with real-world constraints . Natural technical leadership: able to influence, mentor, and collaborate without relying on authority. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams. B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. The choices you make in your career journey matter. You want to do interesting work in an important field while also having time to live your life, which is why we place so much value in your life-work balance. Armis sets you up for success with comprehensive health benefits, discretionary time off, paid holidays including monthly me days, and a highly inclusive and diverse workplace. Put your unique experiences and perspective to work in an environment where they will enable you to thrive, grow, and live your life with integrity. Armis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We never discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any other legally protected (or not) status. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to submit satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization. Please click here to review our privacy practices.

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