Solution Architect

ABOUT US:

Built around our mission, we started AG more than a decade ago as a way to bring comprehensive and convenient daily nutrition to just about everybody. Taking a bunch of pills and capsules is hard on the stomach and hard to keep up with. To help each of us be at our best, we developed a better approach to providing your body with everything it needs for optimal performance. 75 vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens in one convenient daily serving. That's it.

Our philosophy is to focus on a very small number of products based on what the latest science indicates is essential to human health. Occasionally we create new products, but we never make anything new just to sell you on more.

Our mission is to empower people to take ownership of their health.

THE ROLE:

Athletic Greens (AG) is seeking a proficient Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance solutions in alignment with our strategic business objectives. Your role will involve cross-functional collaboration to deliver superior technical products that effectively fulfill our business goals. You will be tasked with crafting comprehensive solutions architecture across various teams including Commerce, Supply Chain, Integrations, Software Engineering, Application and System, MarTech, Commercialization, and Customer Happiness. Moreover, your contributions will extend to active participation in technical deliberations, generation of technical documentation, and the enhancement of our technical workflows and stack.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop the technical product vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Design and influence scalable, high-performance solutions within the organization's technology stack.
• Perform a consultative role, engaging with both business and technology leadership to drive optimal technology solutions.
• Partner with data architects and other team members to design consistent and scalable solutions.
• Work collaboratively with Data, Security, Engineering, Technical Product, and lines of business to identify technical challenges, opportunities, and solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams, aligning architecture and technology strategy with consistent processes.
• Develop assessments to validate technology and architecture directions for effective business solutions.
• Design and implement AWS infrastructure, utilizing automation scripts and tools to optimize system deployment and management.
• Contribute actively to technical discussions and offer guidance to engineering teams for informed decision-making.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation, including system designs and process workflows.
• Stay current with evolving technology trends and best practices, making recommendations to enhance the organization's technical stack.
• Offer leadership and technical guidance to engineers within your team.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in software development, including substantial time spent in a Solution Architect role.
• Preferred familiarity with various e-commerce business models, commerce, subscription, and supply chain technologies.
• Proficiency in creating technical diagrams using tools such as Lucidchart, MockFlow, or Figma.
• Substantial proficiency in architecting and executing solution designs on the AWS platform, showcasing mastery of pivotal services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, Elastic Beanstalk, and Kinesis.
• Bonus points for familiarity with Supply Chain platforms, including PLM, MRP, and 3PLs.
• Additional bonus for experience with Marketing Technologies, including ESP, CDP, rETL/ETL, and data activation.
• Familiarity with platforms such as Salesforce, Shopify Plus, NetSuite, and integration tools like Boomi & Fivetran is advantageous.
• Proficiency in DevOps practices and Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD) methodologies.
• Experience in automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Jenkins.
• Strong aptitude for problem-solving, with the ability to effectively identify and address technical challenges and opportunities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling seamless interaction with cross-functional teams.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• A 100% remote working environment, which has been implemented from day one.
• An immensely strong company culture that is enforced through the hiring process ensures values alignment and a highly collaborative team.
• 90% premium coverage for top medical, dental and vision plans.
• Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• A mission-driven approach to each and everything that we do, with an overall goal to significantly improve our customer's health and wellness.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave to allow you to spend time with your new family.
• A monthly fitness class credit to support you on your health and fitness journey.
• Annual company-wide retreats and quarterly department-wide meet-ups (COVID permitting).
• A 401k plan with company-matching because life is an opportunity and we care about your future.
• Paid holidays and an unlimited vacation policy to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance.
• The opportunity to work with passionate, high-growth, business-minded colleagues.
• A brand new company laptop and a generous home-office budget so you can work your best.
• Access to Athletic Greens product and swag items.

Athletic Greens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to inspiring fulfilling lives, starting with a focus on health and we believe this starts in the workplace. We do this by providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where all team members can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and make a difference in the world together. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. We are an equal opportunity employer.