ABOUT TEKION: Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe. JOB INTRODUCTION The Software Platform Architect is responsible for the high-level design, development, and evolution of scalable software platforms that support multiple products and business needs. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams—including engineering, product, and operations—to define technology standards, guide architectural decisions, and ensure the platform’s reliability, scalability, and security. KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead the architecture and design of Integration and System Integrator Platform platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical strategy. - Define and promote the use of architectural patterns, best practices, and standards across the engineering organization. - Collaborate with development teams to translate business requirements into robust, scalable, and modular solutions. - Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet platform needs. - Oversee integration with internal and third-party systems, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance. - Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle. - Identify and address potential bottlenecks, vulnerabilities, and system failures. - Maintain documentation of architecture, processes, and best practices. - Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the platform. - Mentor and coach engineering teams on architectural principles and practices. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field. - Experience in building at event driven applications at scale - 10+ years of relevant experience in software development and architecture, with a focus on building platforms or large-scale systems. - Experience is large scale messaging systems like Kafka - Experience using Mongodb, ElasticSearch, MySQL, Postgresql - Proven experience in building platform components using the java, SpringBoot. - Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker). - Strong knowledge of APIs, microservices, data storage, and integration methodologies. - Experience in SaaS platform architecture or development. - Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. - Experience with security, compliance, and regulatory requirements for enterprise software. - Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. - Experience working in Agile environments. - Experience in using AI tools (Augment, Cursor, Claude code) PERKS AND BENEFITS - Competitive compensation. - Generous stock options. - Medical Insurance coverage. - Work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley’s most dominant and successful companies. 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