Job Description
Are you ready to architect the digital backbone of the 2026 World Cup?
Global Sports Tech Solutions is seeking a visionary Senior Systems Architect to lead the critical infrastructure development for one of the world's most anticipated sporting events. In this high-stakes role, you will design scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures that support millions of users worldwide.
We are looking for a leader who thrives in complex environments and can bridge the gap between legacy systems and next-generation cloud technologies. If you are passionate about building systems that stand the test of time and scale, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- Impact: Play a pivotal role in the digital infrastructure of a global phenomenon.
- Innovation: Work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and modern DevOps practices.
- Collaboration: Partner with world-class engineering teams across the United States.
Responsibilities
- Design and Deploy: Architect and implement scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure) capable of handling peak loads of millions of concurrent users during the 2026 event.
- System Optimization: Oversee the migration of legacy systems to modern microservices architectures, ensuring zero downtime and high availability.
- Security Compliance: Enforce rigorous security protocols and compliance standards (SOC2, HIPAA) to protect sensitive data and user privacy.
- Performance Monitoring: Establish comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems using tools like Datadog or Prometheus to ensure system health and rapid incident response.
- Team Leadership: Mentor junior engineers and architects, conducting code reviews and architectural discussions to foster a culture of excellence.
- Cost Management: Optimize cloud resource utilization to maximize performance while minimizing operational expenditures.
Qualifications
- Experience: 8+ years of experience in systems architecture, with a focus on large-scale distributed systems.
- Tech Stack: Deep expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and major cloud providers (AWS/Azure/GCP).
- Programming: Proficiency in Python, Go, or Java for automation and scripting.
- Problem Solving: Strong ability to troubleshoot complex issues under pressure and provide innovative technical solutions.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).