Job Description
This position is posted by Game Play Network (GPN), with operations conducted through bspot, a GPN company. For more information, please visit
Principal Architect - Building the Future of Gaming
Ready to Architect Gaming History?
Want to design the technical backbone that will scale regulated online gaming from 18 states to nationwide domination? As our Principal Architect , you're not just drawing system diagrams—you're architecting the platform that millions of players will experience, solving technical challenges that don't have textbook answers.
This is where complex business problems meet innovative technical solutions. You'll work directly with our leadership team to transform "what if we could..." dreams into "here's exactly how we build it" realities. Every architecture decision you make shapes how we compete in the massive, virtually uncontested regulated gaming market.
Think of yourself as the technical visionary who takes our bold gaming ambitions and makes them technically bulletproof, scalable, and ready for the big leagues.
What You'll Build and Shape
Design Gaming-Scale Architecture
- Dream up solutions for technical challenges that the gaming industry hasn't solved yet
- Architect end-to-end systems that can handle massive player loads across regulated markets
- Decompose complex problems into elegant, scalable solutions that engineering teams love to build
- Document and evolve our platform architecture as we scale from startup to industry leader
- Create visual stories through diagrams that make complex systems understandable to everyone from engineers to executives
Lead the Technology Evolution
Research and evaluate emerging technologies that could give us competitive advantagesDrive prototype development and proof-of-concepts that validate new architectural approachesMake strategic technology choices that balance innovation with business needsStay ahead of the curve on performance, scalability, and enterprise architecture trendsLead technical discussions that help the team adopt new technologies confidentlyMaster System Integration
Integrate complex subsystems into cohesive gaming environments that just workDesign deployment strategies that minimize disruption while maximizing capabilityCollaborate with operations to automate and streamline how we ship new featuresEnsure compatibility across our multi-vendor, multi-platform gaming ecosystemOptimize for Gaming Performance
Analyze system performance and eliminate bottlenecks before players notice themImplement monitoring solutions that catch issues before they impact the gaming experienceDevelop best practices for capacity planning, load balancing, and disaster recoveryBalance technical excellence with business judgment to make smart architectural trade-offsEnable Cross-Team Success
Translate business requirements into technical architecture that engineering teams can executeCommunicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersShare deep technical knowledge across multiple teams to increase overall productivityParticipate in design reviews and go-to-market planning to ensure alignmentFoster innovation culture through collaboration and knowledge sharingWhat You Bring to the Architecture
Technical Foundation :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred7+ years of hands-on system architecture design, implementation, and integration experienceSystem design mastery including hardware selection, software stack configuration, and network architectureCloud platform expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP) with virtualization and containerization knowledgeEnterprise architecture frameworks experience (TOGAF, Zachman) plus security and compliance standardsThe GPN Architect Mindset :
Gaming Industry Vision : You understand that our technical decisions impact millions of players' experiencesStartup Agility : You can architect solutions that work today and scale tomorrowRegulatory Awareness : You design with compliance and security as foundational requirementsInnovation Balance : You know when to use cutting-edge tech and when to stick with proven solutionsCollaborative Leadership : You influence through expertise and clear communication, not hierarchyProblem-Solving Superpowers :
Complex System Analysis : You can untangle complicated technical challenges and find elegant solutionsBusiness-Technical Translation : You bridge the gap between "what we need to achieve" and "how we build it"Performance Optimization : You see bottlenecks before they become problemsCross-Team Influence : You help diverse teams work together more effectively through shared technical visionWhy This Role Will Define Your Career
Industry Impact : Your architecture decisions will shape how regulated online gaming evolvesTechnical Challenges : Solve problems that don't have Stack Overflow answersScale Opportunity : Build systems that need to handle millions of users across multiple statesInnovation Freedom : Work with proven leadership that backs bold technical decisionsGrowth Timing : Join at the perfect moment—foundation built, ready to scale massivelyThe Work Environment
You'll work in our entrepreneurial environment where technical excellence meets business speed. Expect to collaborate across teams, present to leadership, and see your architectural decisions come to life quickly. This role requires balancing deep technical work with cross-functional collaboration.
Flexibility for remote work. You'll spend significant time designing, diagramming, and collaborating, with the ability to dive deep into technical analysis when needed.
Ready to Build Gaming's Future?
This is your opportunity to architect the technical foundation of regulated online gaming's next evolution. You'll work with cutting-edge technology, solve unprecedented challenges, and build systems that millions of players will experience.
Your architectural vision + Our gaming ambition = Industry transformation
Join us at the exact right moment—when the foundation is solid, the market is ready, and the opportunity is massive.
Ready to architect something that changes gaming forever?
