Principal Architect

The Principal Architect is responsible for leading architectural design for our customer systems.  The Architect will work at all stages of a deployment from bid and proposal contributions through to actual deployment and go live activities. This role requires a proactive approach to high speed processing while maintaining compliance with SOC2, PCI-DSS, customer KPI and ongoing monthly cloud spending.

As a Principal Architect, you will be a key player in shaping the architectural landscape of our delivered systems. Your role encompasses leadership, innovation, and collaboration to drive the design and implementation of cutting-edge solutions. Leveraging your deep understanding of architectural principles and extensive experience, you will provide strategic direction, mentorship, and technical guidance to ensure the successful delivery of projects.  You'll also be hands on with all aspects of our technology stacks

Essential Functions: Duties/Responsibilities

Team Leadership:

Architectural Leadership:

Solution Design:

Technology Evaluation:

Collaboration:

Quality Assurance:

1. Education:
   1. Minimum Bachelors degree in a technical subject like Computer Science, Software Engineering, etc
2. Experience:
   1. At least 5 years as lead architect for complex cloud based SaaS that incorporates large data sets
   2. Deep database experience
   3. Significant exposure to systems that are tested through security standards like PCI-DSS and SOC 2
   4. Experience of transactional systems is an asset, but not essential
3. Technical Skills (If applicable):
   1. Deep knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Oracle databases, Google Cloud, database table design, and SQL are essential
   2. Good knowledge of Java, Go, Python and other common programming languages is essential

1. Communication: Ability to clearly express ideas and information, both in written and verbal formats.
2. Technical Depth: Ability to clearly explain principles of operation to anyone at a level of technical depth appropriate to the audience
3. Adaptable and Resilient: be comfortable with ambiguity, and finding paths to gain additional information. Possess a willingness to change course as technologies, teams or the business evolves, and stay calm under pressure.

We offer a Total Rewards plan designed with you and your family's health and wellness in mind that includes: 

• Paid days off (i.e. vacation, sick days, bereavement leave) 
• Health and Dental plans 
• Retirement plans 
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) 
• Employee referral program 

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability or any other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.  

We appreciate all responses and will acknowledge only those being considered for an interview. 

We respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.