Sr. Staff Software Architect

Addepar

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Staff Software Architect to join the Office of the CTO (OCTO). In this role you will lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable and secure wealth management SaaS products by providing technical leadership, education and guidance to engineering and product teams across the organization and recommendations to leadership as part of this central practice group. Draft and champion strong architectural practices; use them to ensure technical strategic alignment with business objectives as well as to mentor and train engineers and SaaS architects. This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineering leader to help shape the future of our platform. If you're passionate about creating scalable platforms that deliver outstanding value for customers, this is the role for you!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience in another capacity
10+ years of experience in software development
5+ years of experience in SaaS architecture
Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
Excellent communication and leadership skills
A track record of successfully collaborating with multiple R&D teams to accelerate the delivery of critical customer features
Strong understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and SaaS component services
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Responsibilities

Define technology roadmaps and architectural standards; drive adoption across Addepar
Design and architect our SaaS applications as part of Addepar R&D
Collaborate with product management and business stakeholders
Spend time with clients to understand their requirements and influence the platform roadmap to meet those needs
Proactively identify, prioritize, and propose remediation for tech debt
Mentor and guide software engineers and architects on best practices
Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and frameworks
Ensure the security, scalability and efficiency of our SaaS solutions
Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
Partner with engineering teams to accelerate the delivery of key product capabilities