Platform Architect at Instructure

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Instructure is hiring a platform architect focused on platform architecture for Instructure products.

Instructure

Location: Remote
Advertised region: US-REMOTE / United States
Employment: FullTime
Work arrangement: remote
Technologies: Python, JavaScript, Java, AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Go

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Role overview

At Instructure , we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers.

We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome. And that's where you come in:

As a Platform Architect at Instructure, Inc., you will be a technical leader and key contributor to the design, development, and delivery of our developer portal and Platform as a Service products and services. You will drive architectural decisions, mentor engineering teams, and ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of our platforms, directly impacting the Instructure developer experience, and the learning experiences of millions worldwide.

Lead the architectural design and technical direction for our PaaS product features, services, and platform components, ensuring alignment with overall company strategy and technical vision.

Drive the development of complex software solutions, writing high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code across various technologies and platforms.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to multiple engineering teams, fostering best practices in software development, code quality, and system design.

Collaborate closely with Engineering managers, SRE, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and deliver innovative solutions.

Identify and evaluate new technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve development processes, system performance, and product capabilities.

Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards and architectural principles.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures.

Act as a subject matter expert in relevant technical domains, sharing knowledge and expertise across the organization.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Design, build or review technical systems for platform architecture for Instructure products.
Collaborate with customers, product and engineering stakeholders.
Improve reliability, testing, documentation and delivery quality.
Translate complex requirements into practical, maintainable solutions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a lead or principal engineering role.
Deep expertise in designing, building, and scaling complex, highly available, and distributed systems.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Ruby, Python, Java, JavaScript, Go) and familiarity with modern web frameworks.
Extensive experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Strong understanding of database systems (relational and NoSQL) and data modeling principles.
Demonstrated ability to drive technical initiatives from conception to deployment and maintenance.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Proven track record of mentoring and coaching engineers and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Experience with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
Get in on all the awesome at Instructure!
We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect:
Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location.
Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.
Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support

Technology in this role

Python: Python JavaScript Java AWS Azure GCP Kubernetes Docker .
JavaScript: Python JavaScript Java AWS Azure GCP Kubernetes Docker .
Java: Python JavaScript Java AWS Azure GCP Kubernetes Docker .
AWS: Python JavaScript Java AWS Azure GCP Kubernetes Docker .
Azure: Python JavaScript Java AWS Azure GCP Kubernetes Docker .
GCP: Python JavaScript Java AWS Azure GCP Kubernetes Docker .
Kubernetes: Python JavaScript Java AWS Azure GCP Kubernetes Docker .
Docker: Python JavaScript Java AWS Azure GCP Kubernetes Docker .
Go: Python JavaScript Java AWS Azure GCP Kubernetes Docker .
Ruby: Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Ruby, Python, Java, JavaScript, Go) and familiarity with modern web .
CAN: While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect: Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our .

Benefits

Worldwide or US-remote arrangement as stated in the official posting.
Opportunity to work on software, AI or technical delivery projects.

About Instructure

Instructure develops education technology used by learners, educators and institutions. Its products include Canvas, a learning management system, alongside assessment and credentialing products such as Mastery and Parchment. The company describes an open ecosystem with integrations intended to connect teaching, learning and institutional systems.

The work has an education context, where accessibility, reliability, privacy and integrations can matter to product decisions. Teams may build SaaS applications, data and analytics capabilities or services used by schools and universities. Applicants should refer to the specific posting for product assignment, customer context, technical expectations and location; the corporate overview does not imply that every role works directly on Canvas.

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Source checked: 2026-11-08

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