Sr. SaaS Solutions Architect

Peloton

1d•Remote

About The Position

We're looking for a hands-on technical leader who can strategically evaluate, architect, and build SaaS solutions. You'll be the critical decision-maker between building custom capabilities and integrating third-party platforms, while having the technical depth to implement either path. This role combines strategic thinking, vendor evaluation, hands-on development, and technical leadership. Impact: Your decisions will shape our technology stack, influence $X M+ in annual technology spend, and directly impact our ability to scale and compete.

Requirements

8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience
Expert-level proficiency in at least one language: Python, Go, Java, or Node.js
Strong full-stack capabilities (both backend and frontend)
Production experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Deep understanding of API design (REST, GraphQL, webhooks)
Extensive experience integrating with enterprise SaaS platforms (Salesforce,Workday, ServiceNow, etc.)
Hands-on with authentication protocols: OAuth 2.0, SAML, OIDC
Experience with iPaaS platforms: Zapier, Workato, MuleSoft, or similar
Understanding of multi-tenancy, data isolation, and SaaS architecture patterns
Familiarity with API gateways, rate limiting, and webhook architectures
Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi)
CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
Observability tools (DataDog, New Relic, Grafana, or similar)
Database design (SQL and NoSQL)
Data modeling and ETL/ELT patterns
Security best practices: encryption, key management, secrets handling
Understanding of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA)
Proven track record of making successful build vs buy decisions
Experience conducting vendor evaluations and technical due diligence
Ability to build financial models (TCO, ROI analysis)
Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive audiences
Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions
Ability to influence without authority across engineering and business teams
Experience mentoring and growing engineering talent
Track record of driving consensus in ambiguous situations
Comfortable presenting to C-level stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hypergrowth startup or scaling environment (10 → 500+ employees)
Built or contributed to a SaaS product as engineer #1-10
Prior experience as a technical founder or architect role
Open source contributions or technical blog/speaking experience
Familiarity with contract negotiation and procurement processes
Experience with FinOps and cloud cost optimization
Knowledge of integration security standards (OWASP API Security)

Responsibilities

Build vs Buy Evaluation
Lead technical evaluation of SaaS vendors against business requirements
Conduct proof-of-concept implementations with vendor platforms
Assess vendor architecture, security posture, API capabilities, and scalability
Build detailed TCO models comparing build vs buy scenarios
Present recommendations to engineering and business leadership with clear trade-off analysis
Define evaluation frameworks and decision criteria for SaaS adoption
Maintain architecture principles and standards for third-party integrations
Monitor emerging SaaS trends and identify optimization opportunities
Evaluate vendor lock-in risks and plan mitigation strategies
Conduct quarterly reviews of existing SaaS portfolio for optimization
Design and implement SaaS features when build decisions are made
Develop integrations between internal systems and third-party platforms
Build abstractions and middleware to prevent vendor lock-in
Create internal tools and automation for SaaS management
Implement authentication, authorization, and data synchronization layers
Write production-quality code across the stack
Lead architecture reviews and design discussions
Mentor engineers on integration patterns and best practices
Establish coding standards for SaaS integrations
Drive technical excellence through code reviews and pairing
Serve as primary technical contact with SaaS vendors
Negotiate technical requirements and SLAs with vendors
Review and approve vendor security and compliance documentation
Lead vendor technical escalations and incident response
Build relationships with vendor engineering teams for partnership opportunities