Lead Architect

With over 30,000 customers, including a third of Fortune 500 companies, Tempo is trusted by organizations across the globe to make their workflows work better. We create a suite of integrated solutions for time management, resource planning, budget management, roadmapping, program management, reporting and more. We create the tech that enables the modern team to deliver – for every step from first vision to value. Since our beginning in 2007 as a project to make a time-tracking tool to help a client – Tempo has expanded to become the #1 time management add-on for Jira, and we have developed and acquired a multitude of tools to become one of the most trusted names in the Atlassian ecosystem. We want everyone to work better – but we also want to be a tech company with a heart. Join us as we continuously innovate our award-winning products, create new solutions, and help the world work smarter, not harder. About the role: As the Lead Architect, you will be one of the technical authorities for our product suite, reporting directly to the VP of Engineering, Operations. You will be helping to lead the architectural integrity of our products. This is a “Technical Navigator” role for a visionary who remains deeply connected to the “engine room.” You will help lead the charge in modernizing our tech stack through Modern Architecture Methodologies and establishing an AI-First initiative. This includes both optimizing the developer experience through Claude Code and architecting production-ready AI features directly into our customer-facing products. What you’ll do: ● Architectural Leadership: Design and oversee highly scalable, secure systems using Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) and AWS-native patterns. ● Product AI Integration: Architect and implement best practices for embedding AI functionality into our products (e.g., RAG patterns, prompt engineering, and LLM orchestration) to deliver smarter user experiences. ● AI Strategy & DevEx: Act as the champion for Claude Code. Define workflows and best practices that enable developers to adopt AI for rapid prototyping, refactoring, and automated testing. ● Atlassian Marketplace Expert: Master the Atlassian Forge platform—navigating its capabilities and limitations—to build high-performance integrations for Jira and Confluence. ● Operational Excellence: Partner with the VP of Engineering to align technical roadmaps with operational goals, Who you are: ● Experience: 10+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years in a dedicated Lead Architect role for large-scale SaaS environments. ● Atlassian Ecosystem Mastery: Proven experience building on Atlassian Forge and/or Connect, with a deep understanding of platform-specific constraints. ● Cloud Proficiency: Professional-level mastery of AWS, specifically the "Well- Architected Framework," Serverless, and event-driven services. ● Technical Stack: ○ Backend: Advanced proficiency in Kotlin, Java (JVM), and Node.js. ○ Frontend: Expert-level understanding of React. ● AI Functional Expertise: Proven ability to build AI-driven features into products, including knowledge of model selection, token management, and AI security best practices. ● Modern Patterns: Expert knowledge of Event-Driven Architecture, message brokers (Kafka/SNS/SQS), and distributed systems. First 90 Days: Success Milestones ● Days 1–30 (Discovery): Audit current Marketplace apps and understand our “Capabilities vs. Limitations” for our Atlassian Forge implementations. ● Days 31–60 (AI Strategy): Launch a structured “AI Best Practices” pilot for the team using Claude Code and propose a roadmap for embedding new AI features into our product UI. ● Days 61–90 (Implementation): Lead technical discussions between Atlassian engineers and Tempo engineers to increase efficiency and scale our capabilities while maximizing Forge performance. Lead our AI/logic processing using AWS in a scalable, cost-effective manner. Why Join Tempo? Impact: Work on meaningful products that empower enterprise users and improve productivity. Innovation: Be part of a culture that values creativity and innovation, with opportunities to make a real impact. Collaboration: Join a supportive, collaborative UX team that values openness, communication, and a continuous learning environment. Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including conferences, courses, and mentorship. What's In It For You (Org-wide) Remote First work environment Unlimited vacation in most of our locations!! Great benefits including health, dental, vision and savings plan. Perks such as training reimbursement, WFH reimbursement, and more. Diverse and dynamic teams with challenging and exciting work. An opportunity to have a real impact on our business. A great range of social activities (both in person and virtual). Optional in person meet-ups and the ability to travel to our international offices Employee referral program And so much more! Note: As our hiring teams are global, please submit your resume in English only Apply today to join the Tempo team and help shape the future of enterprise productivity software. Join us at Tempo Software, where we proudly foster an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Apply To This Job