HG Insights - Remote, USA

HG Insights is seeking a versatile and experienced Platform Architect. The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of technical expertise, leadership experience, and a proven track record in building scalable distributed systems.

What You’ll Do:

We are looking for a Platform Architect to drive technical excellence, mentor teams, and lead the development of our next-generation products.
The role requires someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical leadership.

What You'll Be Responsible For:

• Lead and mentor engineering teams across frontend, backend, and infrastructure domains
• Drive technical vision and architecture decisions for complex distributed systems
• Collaborate with executive leadership on product strategy and technical roadmap
• Build and scale engineering teams through effective hiring, mentoring, and development
• Establish engineering best practices, processes, and quality standards
• Drive innovation in cloud-native architectures and deployment strategies
• Lead implementation of cost-effective and performant cloud solutions
• Oversee development of scalable frontend and backend systems
• Manage site operations and technical infrastructure

What You’ll Need:

• 20+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles
• Strong experience in cloud-native technologies, distributed systems
• Proven track record of leading full-stack engineering teams
• Deep expertise in modern frontend and backend technologies
• Experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure management
• Strong background in API design and microservices architecture
• Experience with monitoring, observability, and performance optimization
• Track record of successful product deliveries and team scaling
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Technical Skills

• Cloud Platforms & Technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud-native architectures
• Frontend: React.js, Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS
• Backend: Java, Go, Node.js, RESTful services
• Databases: Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Infrastructure: Experience with monitoring tools, CI/CD pipelines
• Architecture: Microservices, distributed systems, high-availability systems

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Strong team building and mentoring capabilities
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in agile methodologies and project management
• Ability to drive innovation and technical excellence
• Strong focus on engineering quality and best practices

Location: Remote, USA

Employment Type: Full-time