Principal Software Architect

Why Brightside:

For our clients - our mission is clear. To improve the financial health of working families. Brightside is an employee benefit with a brand-new approach to personal finance. We offer unique solutions to help with anything related to finances, emotions and behaviors that can impact our clients. We take a holistic view to provide unbiased and confidential assistance through an unmatched blend of products, technology and true human care. Our goal is to make it easier for our clients to understand their options to obtain long-term financial health and gain peace of mind when it comes to financial matters.

For our employees - we believe in inspiring careers, a great life/work balance and meaningful work that truly makes a difference in the lives of working families. Your work will have direct impact on the lives of our clients. You will have the opportunity to see a growing start-up from the inside out and see how passionate our employees are about the work we do and the outcomes we are creating for others.

A bit about this role:

You will be responsible for the software architecture and, strategizing solution delivery aligned to our overarching business and accountable for the development of reference architectures, architecture standards, and review of blueprints for engineering. You will act as a subject matter expert for engineering teams and assist the delivery across the company’s verticals: Service Experience, Client Experience, Financial Products, Core Platform, and Data Platform. We’re looking for someone to express their technical prowess to provide and tailor the solutions for our business needs. You will build your skills as a technical leader and enjoy the rewarding experience of seeing your efforts impacting the end-user's financial health.

The meaningful work you will tackle:

• Partner with the CTO to define the company software architecture strategy and roadmaps
• Developing the overall AI platform strategy involving scalable technical solutions/applications
• Oversee the software architect governance board and improve the solution review process
• Collaborate with product managers and engineering leads to translate business needs into technical requirements for software applications
• Drive technical direction for large-scale, complex integrations of external and internal systems
• Exert technical influence on the engineering teams, increasing their productivity and effectiveness by sharing your knowledge and experience
• Evangelize and teach engineering best practices across teams in areas like performance, scalability, and toolings
• Identify, recommend, and deliver value-add solutions that are reliable, scalable, and maintainable
• Execute the proof of concept to get buy-ins on technical solutions that can guide product roadmaps
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to guide the engineering teams on architecture design 
• Stay current with related industry trends and technologies to recommend enhancements or changes

What we’re looking for in your background & what makes you a success:

• AI experience is required
• 10+ years experience in information technology, including senior-level experience in architecture 
• 8+ years experience designing, implementing, and system integration to drive efficiency and scale with systems like API platform integration, mobile/desktop application, AI/ML, database, data lake, and cloud technologies
• 4+ years of professional experience with AWS cloud
• Proven experience architecting software systems
• Experience of the architectural principles for cloud-based platforms that include SaaS, PaaS, multi-tenancy, and automation
• Excellent understanding of standard Enterprise and Industry Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, IT4IT, BIAN, TMForum
• Experience and understanding of multiple technical domains - application, data, DevOps, AI/ML, integration, big data, mobility, analytics, etc
• Intrinsically curious and passionate about researching current and emerging technologies and developing innovative solutions
• Experience presenting architecture concepts, designs, and goals to technology leaders and partners
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other related engineering field OR extensive relevant work experience

Employee Benefits at Brightside: 

At Brightside you'll find a remote, safe, fun & inclusive work environment.

We have a competitive benefit plan including generous time off, medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, life insurance, commuter options and a 401(k) plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: 

Brightside is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.