Solution Architect (Python)
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Summary
- 5+ years of experience with scalable systems in production;
- Skilled Python incl. building production libraries;
- Knowledge of Linux, IaC (Terraform, Ansible), AWS/GCP;
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD (GitLab);
- Experienced PostgreSQL, Redis, NGINX, and open-source stack;
- Able to lead architecture, document, and guide the team;
- Location: Slovakia (preferred), Romania, Bulgaria;
- Model: Direct hire, long-term;
- Format: Hybrid (1 day/week onsite or per request), up to 1–2h commute.
About Client
Our client develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets.
Their goal is to generate high-quality predictive signals (alphas) using a proprietary research platform that enables the execution of sophisticated strategies designed to capitalize on market inefficiencies.
Teams operate collaboratively to drive the creation of alphas and the development of financial strategies, forming the backbone of a sustainable, global investment platform. Technologists at the firm research, design, code, test, and deploy projects while working closely with researchers and portfolio managers. The work environment is both relaxed and intellectually rigorous. Lean, agile teams enable rapid prototyping and immediate feedback from users, fostering an atmosphere of continuous innovation.
The ideal candidates are those who think in code, thrive on solving novel computer science challenges, and are energized by working with equally driven peers. Around 500 employees at the firm code daily.
The client’s continued success is rooted in a culture that blends academic curiosity with a strong, results-driven mindset. Employees are encouraged to think freely, challenge norms, and embrace a culture of continuous improvement. Creativity and critical thinking are welcomed from all levels of the organization.
The company is committed to hiring the best and brightest with exceptional intellectual horsepower and demonstrated talent. With no predefined roadmap to success, they seek individuals who will help define the future. Their collective intelligence is what drives their innovation and leadership in the industry.
About the role
We are seeking an exceptionally talented Solutions Architect to join the Core Services Team.
- Serve as a key Solutions Architect within the Core Services Team, bringing forward-thinking architectural vision and technical leadership;
- Scope, design, and build robust “as-a-Service” offerings to support and scale internal infrastructure and platform needs across the organization;
- Collaborate closely with engineering and implementation teams to ensure seamless integration, delivery, and operational handover of new services;
- Drive the design of solutions that are scalable, secure, highly available, and well-documented, aligning with modern architectural best practices;
- Work across diverse deployment environments — including cloud-native, Kubernetes (K8s), bare-metal, and hybrid infrastructures — to deliver flexible, future-proof solutions;
- Champion a proactive, problem-solving approach to technical challenges, promoting engineering excellence and reusability;
- Influence and guide technical decisions through clear documentation, architectural blueprints, and technical leadership.
Requirements
- Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale systems in production environments;
- Strong developer-level coding skills with a solid understanding of the Python ecosystem – ideally, you’ve authored libraries used by others in production;
- Deep understanding of Linux systems and internals;
- Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and related tools such as Ansible, Packer, Terraform, etc;
- Practical experience with AWS and/or GCP in production environments;
- Strong knowledge of container technologies (Docker, Podman, LXC, Kubernetes);
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines – preferably GitLab, but GitHub or Git (including managing runners) is also valuable;
- Hands-on experience with managing and operating open-source technologies such as Apache, NGINX, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Sentry, etc., with an interest in emerging open-source solutions;
- Ability to guide and support junior team members;
- Broad knowledge of existing open-source solutions and ecosystems;
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.