Company Name: Avero

Job Details: Hiring,Remotely,in,New,York,,NY,In-Office,or,Remote,150K-160K,Annually,Senior,level

Job Url: https://builtin.com/job/architect-team-lead/7387073

Job Description: Created by hospitality operators for hospitality operators, Avero is the trusted technology partner for the hospitality industry. We empower 40,000+ hospitality professionals with the answers they need to transform their businesses and their lives, getting them out of the back office and into the kitchen with their staff, onto the floor with their guests, and at home with their families. We are a remote-first company with headquarters in New York City.Role OverviewAvero is seeking a hands-on Architect Team Lead to guide the modernization of our platform and lead the transition from legacy systems to cloud-native applications. This role is a player/coach position — you’ll spend part of your time writing code, building migration solutions, and reviewing designs, while also setting architectural direction, mentoring engineers, and coordinating with leadership.You will initially lead a small architecture team (yourself plus one engineer) with the opportunity to grow the team over time as our modernization efforts expand. This is a chance to be both a builder and a leader, shaping the next generation of Avero’s platform.This is a 100% remote position reporting to Avero’s Vice President of Engineering.Who You AreA senior engineer or architect with proven experience migrating legacy systems into modern cloud-native architecturesComfortable rolling up your sleeves to write code, build proof-of-concepts, and debug complex systemsExperienced leading and mentoring engineers, with the ability to grow and develop a teamPragmatic, able to balance technical vision with delivery needsSkilled at working across product, engineering, and business stakeholders to align on solutionsA strong communicator who can explain tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical audiencesWhat You'll DoLead the architectural design and hands-on migration of Avero’s legacy platform into cloud-native servicesWrite code, build reference implementations, and contribute to core migrations alongside the teamManage and mentor a small architecture team, with plans to scale as Avero growsDefine and document architectural principles, patterns, and modernization roadmapsCollaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable technical solutionsEvaluate and adopt modern frameworks, platforms, and tools to accelerate modernizationChampion best practices for performance, scalability, security, and operational excellencePartner with engineering leadership to prioritize technical debt reduction and long-term investmentsOur Tech & ToolsYou don’t need to be an expert in everything, but familiarity with several is expected.Languages & Frameworks: Java, Python, Node.js (or similar backend technologies)Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3), Terraform, DockerLegacy Stack: Oracle, monolithic applications (experience in migrating from similar systems is highly valuable)Modernization Tools: Kubernetes, containerization, serverless, CI/CD pipelinesObservability & Monitoring: Datadog, CloudWatch, or similarBonus: Experience with BI/Analytics platforms and SaaS multi-tenant architecturesWhat You'll Need8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in an architect or technical leadership roleProven experience migrating legacy systems into cloud-native architecturesHands-on expertise with AWS or another major cloud providerStrong coding background (Java, Python, Node.js, or similar) and ability to guide implementation detailsFamiliarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless computingExperience mentoring engineers and leading cross-functional technical initiativesExcellent communication skills in a distributed, remote-first environmentBonus: Prior experience in SaaS or hospitality technology environmentsWhy You'll Love Working at AveroCompetitive pay with a strong focus on maintaining work/life balanceCompany-sponsored benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverageRemote work flexibility (We operate as a fully remote team!)Health Savings Account (HSA) featuring quarterly employer contributionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for medical and dependent care expensesEmployer-paid coverage for Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&DTransit benefits available for NYC-based employees401(k) retirement plan to support your financial futurePaid Parental Leave to support growing familiesClassPass membership to help you stay active and wellEquity ownership – every team member shares in our collective success!DisclaimersThe statements above are intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed. They do not represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.Please note: At this time, we are only able to hire individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States, including U.S. citizens, permanent residents (green card holders), and individuals with valid Employment Authorization Documents (EAD).Avero is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate individuals of every background, appearance, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, and disability status. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply—we’d love to hear from you.