Lead Architect

We are looking for an experienced Lead Architect to guide our engineering teams in designing and implementing robust software solutions that align with our strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in software architecture within SaaS environments, demonstrating expertise in scalability, security, and performance. As a Lead Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our technological direction, ensuring our products are built to the highest standards.

Monta is the operating platform powering the EV ecosystem serving drivers, companies, cities, and the electricity grid with one integrated software solution.

At our core, we make EV charging simple, accessible, and reliable. Our software enables a consistent charging experience across all charge point brands and we empower charge point owners with a full-fledged solution to attract users and seamlessly manage usage, pricing, availability, and transactions.

We’ve closed a huge Series B round! 80M EUR and soaring! Our journey so far? An expansion across various markets, prestigious #ISO27001 and B-Corp certifications, and proactive tech revolutionizing the EV charging experience. Not to mention, our growth has skyrocketed 6X since the last round, nearing 1 million monthly charging sessions, and 1,000 #EV drivers joining us daily! Monta will use the EUR 80M funding to double down on its successful software-only strategy by strengthening investments in all markets and improving and expanding its product to new sectors ready to embark on an electrified future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the architectural design and development strategy for new and existing products.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Ensure architectural coherence across the product suite, identifying opportunities for code reuse and framework development.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams in best practices, design principles, and advanced technologies.
• Oversee the evaluation and adoption of new tools, technologies, and methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage risks related to architecture, including security and compliance considerations.
• Support and lead complex migration projects
• Conduct architectural evaluations to maintain high-quality code standards.
• Lead efforts in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and innovations, applying insights to our technology roadmap.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. A Ii Master’s degree is a plus.
• At least 8 years of experience in software development, with a minimum of 3 years in a software architecture role within a SaaS environment.
• Strong expertise in software architecture principles, design patterns and architectural styles.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing services (AWS), API design, microservices architecture, and scalable systems.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java/Kotlin/PHP).
• Very experienced in scalable database design across SQL & No-SQL databases
• Experience with Event-Driven-Architecture, Kafka or similar
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
  

Benefits:

• Our team has a monthly meetup where they discuss their practices and get to learn a lot from each other.
• Our team has a Friday Tech Innovation day, a booked slot where they can spend it on im[plem,enting their technical skills.
• 3 annual company-wide events (including 3 day Summit) plus team events - both in-person and virtually
• Flexible Work From Home policy
• Warrant program - share Monta’s success!
• Vacation days are 30 days (5 weeks + 5 top up days!)
• Educational budget + time off for personal/professional development
• Shared company car + electric bikes in our bigger offices
• Stay fit with a subsidized gym membership
• Free snacks & beverages at the offices
• Subsidized plant-based lunch
• Pension + Health Insurance
• Paid parental leave

If this sounds like you, we’re looking forward to seeing your application!

**Please send your resume in English.

This role demands proficient English language skills for professional verbal and written communication. As Monta is a globally active company, the effective performance of duties in this position necessitates frequent and regular interactions with colleagues and partners around the world, predominantly in English.

Monta does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters or recruitment agencies. Unsolicited resumes sent to Monta or to our employees are considered to be the property of Monta, and we will not agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a signed agreement.

Find out more by visiting https://monta.com/uk/careers/