Sr Platform Architect

Magnet Systems is a startup based in Palo Alto, California. We are developing a platform that enables enterprises to build and deploy next-generation cloud-based applications with social and mobile capabilities. Magnet’s goal is to make it fast and easy to build business applications with social and mobile capabilities while reducing the overhead and complexity of traditional middleware.

As Senior Architect you will have an opportunity to help lead architecture, design, implementation and interface decisions for the Magnet Platform. The ideal candidate will have experience in the development of an application server (e.g. WebLogic Server, WebSphere, JBoss, GlassFish, Tomcat) and have a proven track record designing and developing enterprise-class software platforms. Facilitate agile governance aimed to ensure re-usable patterns, components and methodologies are implemented and adopted. Translate product requirements to system level architecture, high-level and low-level designs

· Must have architected and developed Java Platforms (J2EE, Sprint, Rails, etc - a MUST)

· Articulate and can explain current and future architecture

· Can code and be currently very proficient in Java

· Has the ability to lead a Java platform development especially for connection to Mobile devices

· Strong sense of developer, market (IT), and system needs

• Cloud knowledge a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education and Experience

B.S. or M.S. in computer science or equivalent

10years experience in software architecture, design and development

Proven track record designing and developing enterprise-class software platforms

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.