We are seeking an experienced Low-Code Platform Architect with 10–15+ years of experience to lead the design and evolution of our enterprise-grade proprietary low-code platform.

This role will define the core architecture, runtime model, metadata engine, workflow orchestration framework, extensibility model, and governance standards that power scalable application delivery across multiple business domains.

The ideal candidate should have deep experience with leading low-code ecosystems such as Academia, Thesis, OutSystems, Mendix, Appian, or Microsoft and strong expertise in platform engineering, workflow systems, metadata-driven architecture, and enterprise SaaS models

This is a foundational product leadership role focused on building the next generation of digital transformation platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Architecture & Engineering

• Define the end-to-end architecture for the low-code platform.

• Design the metadata-driven application model for:

• Forms

• Workflows

• Business Rules

• UI Rendering

• Architect the runtime execution engine for dynamic application generation.

• Build scalable multi-tenant platform architecture.

• Design extensibility models for:

• Plugins

• Connectors

• Custom Components

• Define reusable component frameworks for rapid application assembly.

Workflow & Orchestration

• Design workflow execution architecture and process orchestration models.

• Define approval workflows, escalation logic, and SLA tracking mechanisms.

• Build event-driven automation patterns.

Security & Governance

• Establish platform-wide security architecture:

• RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)

• ABAC (Attribute-Based Access Control)

• Policy Enforcement

• Define audit logging, compliance, and governance frameworks.

• Implement versioning strategies for:

• Applications

• Workflows

• Rules

Platform Operations

• Define CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.

• Establish environment promotion models:

• Development

• QA

• UAT

• Production

• Design observability and monitoring frameworks.

Product Innovation

• Benchmark against leading platforms such as OutSystems, Mendix, and Appian.

• Drive innovation in:

• AI-assisted app building

• Intelligent automation

• Visual designers

• Collaborate with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to define the platform roadmap.

Required Skills & Experience

Core Technical Skills

• Strong experience in low-code / no-code platform architecture.

• Deep understanding of metadata-driven systems.

• Expertise in multi-tenant SaaS platform design.

• Experience designing workflow engines and orchestration layers.

• Strong API-first architecture experience.

• Event-driven architecture and microservices.

• Rules engine design and implementation.

• Dynamic form generation frameworks.

• Strong cloud-native architecture experience.

Technology Stack Experience

Backend

• Node.js

• Java

• NET

Frontend

• React

• Angular

• Vue.js

Databases

• Microsoft SQL Server

• PostgreSQL

• MongoDB

Cloud Platforms

• Microsoft Azure

• AWS

Containers & Orchestration

• Kubernetes

• Docker

Messaging

• Apache Kafka

• RabbitMQ

Identity & Access

• OAuth2

• SAML

• OpenID Connect

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior architecture experience in OutSystems, Mendix, Appian, or Microsoft ecosystems.

• Experience building visual builders:

• Form Designers

• Workflow Designers

• Rule Builders

• Knowledge of BPMN and decision modeling.

• Exposure to higher education, enterprise workflows, or government systems.

• Experience with AI copilots for application generation.

Leadership Expectations

• Mentor engineering teams on platform patterns.

Conduct architecture reviews and technical governance.

• Influence product strategy and roadmap.

• Ensure scalability, maintainability, and extensibility.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who has:

• Built or architected enterprise low-code platforms.

• Deep understanding of application builder runtimes.

• Strong workflow and orchestration experience.

• A product engineering mindset.

• The ability to think in reusable platform abstractions rather than project-specific implementations.

Join us on this exciting journey!