Full-Time

Principal Infrastructure Architect

Updated on 12/3/2024

Array

Array

201-500 employees

Integrates consumer credit and identity data

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$178kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Financial Operations
Cloud Engineering
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
AWS
Data Analysis
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture with a focus on FinOps and cost optimization
  • Hands-on expertise in AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure, including cost analysis, management tools, and optimization strategies
  • A strong software architecture background with a demonstrated ability to drive cost-effective solutions
  • Proven experience with FinOps frameworks and cloud financial management practices
  • Excellent analytical skills with a knack for turning data insights into actionable cost-saving initiatives
  • A proactive, solution-oriented mindset, with a passion for continuously improving cloud financial performance
Responsibilities
  • Identify and Eliminate Waste: Locate underutilized resources or services across AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure, turning off unnecessary spending.
  • Optimize Cloud Usage: Assess over-provisioned or inefficient systems and implement practical fixes to reduce costs without compromising performance.
  • Document and Share Insights: Track cost savings from optimization efforts and communicate clear, actionable results to stakeholders.
  • Enhance Visibility: Tag and label application-specific and shared resources to improve cost tracking and attribution, enabling better decision-making.
  • Evaluate ROI: Analyze the cost of running applications (e.g., cloud-hosted versus on-prem) and compare against revenue contributions to guide strategic investments.
  • Collaborate and Coach: Partner with engineering and product teams to implement FinOps best practices, develop cost-aware standards, and promote a culture of cost optimization.
  • Automate and Refine: Continuously improve cost management processes by introducing automation and monitoring tools to scale efforts and drive efficiencies.

Array integrates consumer credit, identity, and background data into user experiences and marketing funnels for clients in the fintech sector. The company provides customizable embedded tools, white-label solutions, and SDKs that allow for quick integration into existing platforms, reducing the typical build time from 18 months to just 24 hours. Array's subscription-based model simplifies pricing and eliminates the need for PCI compliance by tokenizing data. The goal is to enhance user engagement and data security while ensuring compliance with regulations like the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$119.6M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Array's partnership with Alviere enhances its reach and capability in providing financial wellness and education tools, increasing digital engagement and revenue for clients.
  • The recent $10 million investment from Temasek Family underscores strong financial backing and growth potential.
  • The hiring of Jeff Eastin as Vice President of Business Development signals a strategic focus on expanding business opportunities and client relationships.

What critics are saying

  • The lawsuit for alleged trademark infringement and unlawful competition could result in financial and reputational damage.
  • The competitive fintech landscape requires continuous innovation to maintain a competitive edge, posing a risk if Array fails to keep up.

What makes Array unique

  • Array's headless CMS and Quick Start API drastically reduce integration time from 18 months to just 24 hours, a significant advantage over traditional fintech solutions.
  • The company's subscription-based aggregator model simplifies pricing and eliminates the need for large monthly data commitments, unlike competitors who often require such commitments.
  • Array's tokenization of data removes the necessity for clients to be PCI compliant, streamlining deployment and reducing compliance burdens.

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