Principal Software Architect (m/f/d)

ALM Services Technology Group develops end-to-end Web and Mobile Solutions, working closely with customers in long-term relations. Founded in 2009 in Poland, with a branch opened in Budapest in 2022, the company focuses on innovative projects and strengthening competencies. The role involves working on the Applied Skills Assessment Platform (ASAP), a next-generation cybersecurity assessment platform with complex cloud-native architecture, containerised environments, and advanced reporting and analytics capabilities.

• 10+ years of software engineering experience
• At least 5 years in a senior architect, principal engineer, or technical leadership role
• Proven experience building and scaling platform-level products (assessment platforms, EdTech, or similar)
• Strong hands-on experience with full-stack development (JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, Python)
• Experience designing and implementing cloud-native architectures (AWS and/or Azure)
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines
• Hands-on experience with containerised environments and orchestration (Docker Compose, isolated networking, automated environment provisioning)
• Strong experience designing scalable system architectures
• Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams (5+ engineers)
• Experience working closely with product, UX, and executive stakeholders
• Strong understanding of DevOps, reliability, and platform security practices

Nice to have:

• Experience with cybersecurity platforms, cyber ranges, or training environments
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Experience with data analytics and AI-driven personalisation systems
• Experience integrating with SIEM platforms (Splunk, ELK, Graylog, LogRhythm)
• Experience with Salesforce ecosystem integrations (CPQ, APIs, Revenue Cloud)
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR)
• Experience with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1)
• Active involvement in cybersecurity community (certifications, speaking, open-source contributions)

• Define and own the end-to-end technical architecture of the Applied Skills Assessment Platform (ASAP), including challenge delivery infrastructure, scoring systems, reporting pipelines, and enterprise integrations
• Design and implement containerized CTF-style challenge environments with dynamic flag generation, automated attack simulation, participant isolation, and anti-cheat mechanisms integrated with the ranges.io platform
• Architect and develop reporting and analytics capabilities transforming participant performance data into actionable insights, including role suitability scoring, skill gap analysis, candidate ranking, and personalized training recommendations
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of senior and mid-level engineers; conduct architecture and code reviews; support recruitment efforts; promote a culture of engineering excellence
• Collaborate with Product, UX, Cybersecurity SMEs, and executive leadership to translate business strategy into technical roadmaps and deliver scalable platform solutions
• Present architectural decisions and technical strategies to senior stakeholders, including VP and C-level leadership, and drive alignment across engineering, security, and operations teams
• Own platform reliability, security posture, and DevOps maturity, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and multi-mode delivery (on-demand, remote, hybrid, and in-person)
• Serve as the technical escalation point for complex platform challenges and foster continuous improvement across engineering teams