Product Architect

About Keyfactor Our mission is to securely connect the world: humans, machines, and AI. Keyfactor is the leader in trust infrastructure for AI and machines, helping the world's largest enterprises and government agencies take control of the cryptographic identities that safeguard every digital interaction. Behind the platform is a global team of people who care deeply about the work and each other. We move fast, think big, and show up for one another every day. If you're looking for work that matters and a team that brings out your best, we hope you'll trust your future with Keyfactor! Title: Product Architect Location: United States (Remote) Experience: Senior Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Computer and Network Security Job Summary Designs and implements architectural solutions for specific products. Works with engineering teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and technical standards. Job Responsibilities • Develop and guide the implementation of product architectures. • Provide expertise on architecture-related issues and decisions. • Work with engineering and product teams to ensure alignment with technical requirements. • Implement and promote innovative architectural practices. • Help establish and maintain architectural standards and best practices. • Ensure thorough documentation of architectural designs. • Work closely with the Quality Assurance teams and participate in QA efforts when needed. • Conduct code reviews, pull requests and ensure adherence to coding standards. • Participate in internal and external product support when needed. • Engage in Agile ceremonies and contribute to iterative development processes. • Prototype and validate proposed architectural solutions to evaluate feasibility, performance, and scalability before full-scale implementation. Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Skills • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field • 7-9 years of experience in software engineering or a related field. • Thought leadership, advanced strategic and technical expertise, superior communication and negotiation skills. • Strong leadership in technical decision-making, advanced coding skills, and deep knowledge of system architecture. • Ability to innovate at a high level, lead large-scale projects, and mentor senior team members. • Ability to mentor senior engineers, oversee architectural decisions, and collaborate on large-scale projects. • Mastery of industry trends, company strategy, and future direction. • Expertise in system performance, scalability, and robust software design principles. • Experience with the following technologies and concepts is a strong plus: OpenSearch, Apache Kafka, MongoDB, Node.js, Spring Boot microservices, event-driven architecture, high-volume external data integrations, and cryptography or analysis of cryptographic data. #LI-NA1 Compensation Salary will be commensurate with experience.  Culture, Career Opportunities and Benefits We build teams that continually strive to get better than the day before. You will be challenged daily and given opportunities to grow personally and professionally. We balance autonomy and structure to create an entrepreneurial environment to spur creativity and new ideas.  Here are just some of the initiatives that make our culture special:   • Second Fridays (a company-wide day off on the second Friday of every month minus November and December due to the Holiday schedule). Please note that this benefit is subject to change. • Comprehensive benefit coverage globally. • Paid Parental Leave is available to new parents. Structure varies based on regional/government requirements. In regions where government-paid leave doesn’t exist, like in the U.S., the company offers ge