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Cloud Platform Architect

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We are Bugcrowd. Since 2012, we’ve been empowering organizations to take back control and stay ahead of threat actors by uniting the collective ingenuity and expertise of our customers and trusted alliance of elite hackers, with our patented data and AI-powered Security Knowledge Platform™. Our network of hackers brings diverse expertise to uncover hidden weaknesses, adapting swiftly to evolving threats, even against zero-day exploits. With unmatched scalability and adaptability, our data and AI-driven CrowdMatch™ technology in our platform finds the perfect talent for your unique fight. We aim to create a new era of modern crowdsourced security that outpaces threat actors. Unleash the ingenuity of the hacker community with Bugcrowd, visit www.bugcrowd.com. Based in San Francisco and New Hampshire, Bugcrowd is supported by General Catalyst, Rally Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, and others.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Platform Architect to design, implement, and optimize cloud-native platforms that support modern API-driven systems and microfrontend applications. You will define architectural standards, lead cloud-native design efforts, and collaborate closely with frontend and platform teams to ensure seamless integration between microservices, APIs, and microfrontends.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud security best practices, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and optimizing distributed, high-availability, and fault-tolerant systems that underpin our industry-leading crowdsourced security platform. You will be instrumental in defining our cloud strategy and ensuring our infrastructure scales securely and efficiently to meet the demands of our global customer base.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Cloud-Native Architecture & Design

  • Architect cloud-native backend systems optimized for scalability, resilience, and cost-efficiency.
  • Define and promote cloud-optimized design patterns such as microservices, event-driven architecture, service mesh, and containerized workloads.
  • Ensure backend systems integrate cleanly with microfrontend architectures through well-designed APIs and edge services.
  • Create architectural blueprints, system diagrams, and technical standards for cloud-native platforms.

API-First Strategy

  • Champion an API-first design methodology, ensuring all services expose clear, versioned, documented, and secure APIs.
  • Collaborate with frontend/microfrontend teams to define and evolve API contracts that ensure consistency across the platform.
  • Implement API governance, gateways, and standards to support scale and maintainability.

Microservices & Backend Engineering

  • Design and maintain modular, scalable microservices aligned with business domains (DDD, bounded contexts).
  • Optimize backend performance, latency, scalability, and fault tolerance.
  • Provide architectural guidance to backend teams around service decomposition, data ownership, caching strategies, and observability.

Cloud Strategy & Architecture

  • Develop and maintain the multi-cloud architecture strategy (AWS/GCP), focusing on resilience, cost optimization, performance, and security.
  • Design and document scalable, reliable, and secure cloud environments for new and existing platform components.
  • Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services to improve platform capabilities and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate business requirements into robust, scalable cloud infrastructure designs.

Infrastructure & Operations

  • Lead the adoption and continuous improvement of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform or Pulumi.
  • Oversee and mentor teams in the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of cloud resources and services (e.g., Kubernetes, serverless components, databases, networking).
  • Establish and enforce best practices for configuration management, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and automated provisioning/de-provisioning.
  • Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting strategies to ensure high visibility into system health and performance.

Security & Compliance

  • Embed security principles and controls into the cloud architecture from the initial design phase (Security by Design).
  • Work closely with the Security team to ensure all cloud infrastructure meets Bugcrowd's stringent security standards and compliance requirements (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
  • Implement and manage cloud security tools, identity and access management (IAM) policies, and network security controls (VPCs, firewalls, security groups).

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Act as the subject matter expert for all cloud-related infrastructure and architecture decisions.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development and operations teams on cloud technologies and best practices.
  • Drive standardization across infrastructure services and deployment methodologies.

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Experience: 10+ years of cloud, platform, and backend engineering experience, with strong expertise in distributed system
  • 4+ years architecting cloud-native solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Strong proficiency in at least one backend language (Go, Java, Python, Node.js, .NET, etc.).
  • Experience designing and scaling microservices architectures.
  • Strong understanding of API-first design, RESTful services, GraphQL, or asynchronous APIs.
  • Solid experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
  • Familiarity with supporting microfrontend ecosystems through well-structured backend APIs and edge services.
  • Deep knowledge of networking, security, observability, and cloud infrastructure.
  • Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB).
  • Deep practical experience with Kubernetes (EKS/GKE), Docker, and containerized deployment strategies.
  • Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

  • Professional cloud certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect).
  • Experience in a high-growth SaaS environment or security industry company.
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001).
  • Experience with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd).
  • Background in event-driven systems (Kafka, Kinesis, Pub/Sub).
  • Familiarity with microfrontend frameworks and patterns (Module Federation, Web Components).
  • Experience in building large-scale SaaS or multi-tenant platforms.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Sitting and / or standing - Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

Carrying and / or lifting - Must be able to carry / move laptop as needed throughout the work day.

Environment - remote, work-from-home 100% of the time.

ADA Statement: 

Bugcrowd is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Bugcrowd will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR at ada@bugcrowd.com.

Pay Range Disclosure

At Bugcrowd, we strive for fairness, equality and to create an environment that allows our people to perform at their very best. Our compensation philosophy is to foster a collaborative community that rewards, attracts and retains the best possible talent. The provided salary details are based on US national averages and we retain the flexibility to tailor to the needs of the business.

The national estimate for the current base range for the position of Cloud Platform Architect is: $156,800 - $196,000.

This position may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus program or commission plan, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Culture

  • At Bugcrowd, we understand that diversity in the workplace is vital to a company’s success and growth. We strive to make sure that people are included and have a sense of being part of making Bugcrowd not only a great product but a great place to work.
  • We regularly hear from both customers and researchers that Bugcrowd feels like a family, and we strive to maintain that internally as well.
  • Our team consists of a broad range of people: musicians, adventure sports junkies, nature lovers, parents, cereal enthusiasts, night owls, cyclists, artists—you get the point.

At Bugcrowd, we are solving security threats and vulnerabilities that are relevant to everyone, therefore we believe solving these problems takes all kinds of backgrounds. We value the perspectives and experiences people from underrepresented backgrounds bring.

 

Disclaimer

This position has access to highly confidential, sensitive information relating to the technologies of Bugcrowd. It is essential that the applicant possess the requisite integrity to maintain the information in the strictest confidence.

The company is authorized to obtain background checks for employment purposes under state and federal law. Background checks will be conducted for positions that involve access to confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets).

Background checks may include Social Security verification, prior employment verification, personal and professional references, educational verification, and criminal history. Applicants with conviction histories will not be excluded from consideration to the extent required by law.


Equal Employment Opportunity:

Bugcrowd is EOE, Disability/Age Employer. 

Individuals seeking employment at Bugcrowd are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. 


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