Software Architect

About The Position:

Are you a seasoned architect who thrives at the intersection of modern cloud-native architecture and enterprise systems? Do you excel at translating between AWS serverless patterns and traditional enterprise needs?

We're seeking a Software Architect to bridge our AWS-first, serverless platform with critical enterprise systems. This role requires someone who can design elegant cloud solutions while understanding the complexities of enterprise IT decision-making. You'll be the key technical liaison between our engineering teams and IT leadership, driving both immediate integration needs and long-term technology strategy.

This position sits at the nexus of innovation and enterprise stability. You'll help us maintain our competitive edge through modern cloud architecture while ensuring seamless integration with the enterprise systems that power our global operations. Your work will directly impact our ability to scale efficiently and serve customers worldwide.

What You Will Do:

Architecture & Systems Design Leadership

• Lead the design of cloud-native integration architectures using cloud-native patterns connecting to enterprise systems
• Define integration strategy that balances modern cloud-native principles with enterprise system constraints and requirements
• Design event-driven architectures that support both real-time and batch processing needs across enterprise platforms
• Create domain-driven design patterns that align with both business capabilities and technical system boundaries

Enterprise Technology Strategy

• Advise IT leadership on technology choices for MarTech and related enterprise systems, considering integration complexity and cloud-native patterns.
• Participate in vendor evaluations and technology assessments, providing technical guidance on integration feasibility and architectural fit
• Translate between enterprise requirements and modern cloud architecture patterns, ensuring solutions meet both worlds' needs
• Drive architectural decisions that support business agility while maintaining enterprise-grade security, compliance, and reliability
• Architect scalable MarTech solutions that integrate seamlessly to empower data-driven marketing strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Manage and set expectations for stakeholders in both enterprise and product platform areas
• Partner with other internal groups to ensure integration solutions meet enterprise standards for security and compliance.
• Work closely with engineering teams to implement proof-of-concepts and guide technical implementation of complex integrations.
• Facilitate architecture reviews and technical discussions with stakeholders ranging from developers to engineering leadership
• Mentor development teams on cloud-native integration patterns and enterprise system architecture best practices.

Technical Implementation

• Hands-on involvement in designing and prototyping critical integrations using Well Architected technologies
• Define service contracts and data flow patterns for enterprise system integrations
• Establish monitoring, observability, and operational excellence practices for integration platforms
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on system performance metrics and business needs
• Design and optimize MarTech solutions to enhance search visibility and audience engagement across SEO, AEO, and AO channels

What We Are Looking For: 

Minimum Requirements:

• 8+ years architecting large-scale integration solutions with at least 5 years focused on cloud platforms; AWS experience a plus
• Proven experience with domain-driven design and event-driven architecture patterns
• Experience with API design, microservices architecture, and data integration patterns
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, SAM, CloudFormation)
• Enterprise Technology Knowledge
• Strong background integrating enterprise systems; MarTech experience a plus (HubSpot, 6sense, SalesForce, Contentful)
• Knowledge of enterprise security, compliance, and data governance requirements
• Familiarity with enterprise change management and vendor relationship dynamics
• Leadership & Communication Skills
• Proven ability to influence technical decisions in cross-functional, matrixed environments
• Experience communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and business stakeholders
• Track record of leading technical initiatives that span multiple teams and systems
• Strong presentation and documentation skills for architecture reviews and strategy discussions

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Background in both startup/scale-up and enterprise environments
• Experience with data streaming and real-time processing architectures
• Knowledge of modern observability and monitoring tools

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants who meet the inherent requirements for the position. Please note that background checks are required, and this may include criminal record checks.

The annual gross base salary range for this position is $170,000 - $200,000 plus variable compensation. 

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.