Senior Software Architect

Disrupt.com is a global platform that builds, scales and invests in high-growth technology ventures. As one of the most successful venture builders in the MENA region with a portfolio of 10+ companies and notable exits (Cloudways $350Mn acquisition by Digital Ocean) - Disrupt.com partners with founders at a very early stage, helping them achieve product-market fit and power through the first point of the scale.

Our unstoppable team of 600+ employees is the best and the brightest, driving innovation across 7 Global SaaS Brands in 6 hottest industries, including Cybersecurity, Direct-to-consumer, Managed Cloud, Affiliate Marketing, Digital Media, Web.3.0, and Venture Building as a Service.

Our team is made up of dreamers, doers, and all-around rockstars who are committed to making a difference. As a result, we're among the best companies to work for, with a plethora of benefits and an amazing culture.

Overview of the role:

We are looking for a Solution Architect with extensive experience in Fullstack/Multistack development, cloud solutions, and modern software architecture. As a key technical leader, you will design scalable, secure, and reliable solutions, drive cloud migration, and optimize system performance.

Beyond technical expertise, we value strong problem-solving skills, adaptability to a fast-paced startup environment, and a deep commitment to collaboration and innovation. Our ideal candidate thrives in a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and delivering impact-driven solutions.

What you will be expected to perform:

• Lead AI-driven Architectural Design & Strategy

Guide technical decision-making for AI-powered software solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency.

Establish best practices for AI and tech startup development, providing mentorship on system architecture, microservices, and AI deployment strategies.

• Develop & Maintain AI-Ready Backend Services

Build robust backend services using Python (Django, FastAPI) with a focus on AI-driven applications.

Design and implement data pipelines, model inference APIs, and real-time processing frameworks for AI applications.

• AI-Powered Frontend Development

Integrate AI models into web-based platforms, enabling real-time AI interactions and dynamic content generation.

Architect and implement AI-focused microservices, RESTful APIs, and Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA) for startups.

Ensure seamless integration of machine learning models and AI services within distributed systems.

Lead AI model deployment and cloud infrastructure setup on AWS (IAM, EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudFormation, VPC, SageMaker, Bedrock, etc.).

Oversee cloud-native AI development, serverless computing, and cost-efficient AI training workflows.

• Containerization & Scalable AI Workflows

Deploy and manage AI applications using Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring scalability and efficient resource utilization.

Automate AI model training, inference, and A/B testing environments for incubated startups.

• Performance Optimization & Real-time AI Solutions

Enhance AI model serving performance, caching mechanisms, and WebSocket-based real-time AI interactions.

Optimize vector databases, embedding-based search, and AI-driven recommendation engines.

• Implement and refine CI/CD pipelines tailored for AI model versioning, monitoring, and iterative improvements.
• Facilitate MLOps best practices to streamline AI lifecycle management.

Security, Scalability, & Compliance

Design AI solutions with a focus on data security, model robustness, and regulatory compliance (GDPR, AI ethics, etc.).

Ensure high availability and fault-tolerant AI architectures.

• Innovate with Very Large Language Models (VLLMs) & AI Research

Guide startups on leveraging VLLMs (Very Large Language Models), fine-tuning LLMs, and integrating generative AI capabilities.

Experiment with edge AI, federated learning, and multimodal AI applications.

Qualifications and Requirements:

10 + years of experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Lead, or similar role.

Strong expertise in Python backend development (Django, FastAPI, or equivalent).

Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and cloud infrastructure.

Strong knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices.

Experience with streaming data, WebSockets, and caching for performance optimization.

Expertise in CI/CD pipelines and automation using PowerShell, DevOps tools.

Understanding of microservices, RESTful APIs, and SOA.

(Nice to have) Experience with AI applications and VLLM deployment.

You should be:

Adaptable & Agile – Thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, quickly adjusting to evolving AI trends and business needs.

Hands-On Technologist – Not just a strategist, but someone who codes, builds, experiments, and deploys AI and tech solutions.

Startup Mindset – Comfortable with ambiguity, proactive in solving complex problems, and eager to innovate with cutting-edge AI/tech.

Mentor & Collaborator – Enjoys guiding early-stage startups, sharing technical expertise, and fostering an AI-driven ecosystem.

Scalability-Driven – Designs solutions that scale efficiently, optimizing performance for AI models and cloud-native architectures.

Dimensions and Supplementary Information:

Mode of work: Onsite

What do we have to offer you?

Join Disrupt.com for an extraordinary work experience

Fast-paced careers, competitive packages, comprehensive well-being programs, extensive medical coverage, continuous learning opportunities, generous perks, and an exceptional employee experience await you.

Embrace a fulfilling journey with us today

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