Lead Software Architect

Job Overview: We're seeking a visionary SaaS Engineering Leader to oversee our shared services/platform team and drive architectural initiatives across the organization. This pivotal role demands expertise in navigating complex enterprise landscapes, delivering best-in-class shared services, and strategically optimizing performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Responsibilities:

• Platform Team Leadership:
• Lead and mentor the shared services/platform team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment between business needs and technical solutions, guiding development teams with architectural blueprints and documentation.
• Architectural Transformation:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement the architectural vision, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Define and implement the architectural vision, identifying opportunities for consolidation, streamlining processes, and standardizing patterns.
• Architect microservices-based solutions, overseeing their implementation and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Develop and maintain the organization's architectural roadmap in alignment with business goals and industry best practices.
• Governance:
• Establish rules, processes, and controls governing enterprise architecture, leading the Architecture Review Board and maintaining architectural assets.
• Ensure that architectural decisions support business and technology strategy, collaborating closely with the security team to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Communication:
• Effectively communicate architecture vision, strategies, and decisions to various stakeholders, acting as a bridge between technical and non-technical audiences.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation, experimentation, and knowledge sharing within the team and across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in leading shared services engineering teams within the B2B SaaS space.
• Deep knowledge of cloud computing platforms and modern architectural patterns.
• Demonstrated success in transforming monolithic systems into modern microservices architecture.
• Strong understanding of microservices design patterns, identity protocols, and security considerations.
• Persuasive influencer capable of establishing meaningful relationships and being attuned to the pulse of ongoing projects
• Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are a plus.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, with a focus on B2B SaaS If you are a strategic thinker, an architectural visionary, and possess the expertise to guide our B2B SaaS systems through a transformative journey, we invite you to apply for this critical role. Join us in shaping the future of our technology infrastructure and driving innovation in the B2B SaaS landscape.