Software Architect

Software Architect

As a Software Architect at Sequel, you will play a pivotal role in designing scalable, high-performance architectures for cutting-edge streaming and media platforms. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams, ensuring best practices, security, and future-proof solutions that power seamless digital experiences.

What we offer

  • A team of passionate experts at the intersection of technology, design, and data, committed to building the next generation of streaming experiences;

  • Good vibes: we trust our people, value autonomy, and encourage innovation;

  • If you grow, we grow. That’s why we support you with a clear development plan, personal coaching, and a budget for training and conferences;

  • Projects that challenge and inspire you. From cutting-edge streaming platforms to AI-driven media solutions, we align opportunities with your ambitions;

  • Clients that will make you a proud ambassador, including media giants, sports brands, and global enterprises;

  • Best of both worlds: the agility of a specialized agency with the impact of a global tech leader.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and implement architectural standards, ensuring scalability, security, and performance for streaming and media applications.

  • Work closely with engineering teams to drive technical decision-making, best practices, and software development methodologies.

  • Develop and maintain architecture roadmaps, aligning with business goals and industry trends.

  • Evaluate and integrate third-party technologies, ensuring seamless interoperability across platforms.

  • Lead technical discussions with clients, helping them navigate complex architectural challenges.

  • Ensure cloud-native best practices in AWS, Azure, or GCP, optimizing infrastructure for cost and efficiency.

  • Promote DevOps principles, automation, and CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows.

  • Advocate for modular, API-driven, and microservices-based architectures.

  • Stay ahead of emerging technologies in media, AI, and cloud computing to drive innovation at Sequel.

What we are looking for

  • Proven experience as a Software Architect or Senior Engineer designing large-scale, high-performance systems.

  • Deep understanding of cloud computing, distributed systems, and microservices architectures.

  • Strong expertise in backend technologies and API design.

  • Experience with video streaming technologies, including encoding, DRM, and low-latency delivery.

  • Hands-on knowledge of databases, caching strategies, and high-availability architectures.

  • Proficiency with DevOps tools 

  • Excellent problem-solving skills,with the ability to balance trade-offs between scalability, performance, and maintainability.

  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience working across cross-functional teams.

We offer

  • Flexibility to work where you are most productive—remote, hybrid, or at our Amsterdam HQ.

  • A personal development budget for training, courses, and conferences.

  • A culture that values innovation, autonomy, and collaboration.

  • Access to the latest technologies and tools to support your work.

  • The opportunity to work with some of the biggest brands in the streaming Industry

  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including wellness perks and team events.

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