Team Lead, Software Architects

Why Join Us?

We looking for a hands-on Team Lead to head our talented Architects Team.

This role is perfect for a seasoned software architect with a strong development background, proven leadership capabilities, and deep expertise in system design, networking, and cloud architecture.

As the Architects Team Lead, you’ll manage and mentor a highly skilled team, set the architectural vision, and drive the design of our next-gen Firewall-as-a-Service and Zero Trust solutions. You'll collaborate closely with engineering leadership, product, and other tech leads to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performance systems.

About Us

Check Point is a key player the network security field, striving to provide the leading SASE platform in the market. Our innovative approach, merging cloud and on-device protection, redefines how businesses connect in the era of cloud and remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software architects.
• Own the architectural roadmap and ensure alignment with business and R&D strategy.
• Guide hands-on design, POCs, and critical architecture decisions.
• Partner with R&D leadership on planning, innovation, and execution.
• Promote engineering excellence, security, and scalability best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to ensure architectural consistency across the org.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 5+ years leading software architects or principal engineers.
• Deep hands-on knowledge of system architecture and design patterns.
• Expertise in AWS (GCP/Azure- advantage).
• Background in networking: TCP/IP, HTTP, VPNs, and cloud networks- advantage.
• Proven experience in designing scalable microservice-based systems.
• Background in full-stack delivery: backend/frontend/DB.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong communication skills, both technical and interpersonal.
• Excellent English – written and spoken.