Software Architect

We are looking for a talented SaaS Software Architect to join our team and contribute to the design and development of our innovative software platform. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our architecture while helping to create best practices that enable the whole team to succeed.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to define architectural visions for key areas of our cloud-based SaaS offerings. You will also guide technology choices, ensuring that our solutions remain flexible and scalable as we grow.

As part of the architecture team, you’ll be a leader in:

• Standardizing architectural practices and documentation.
• Sharing design patterns and best practices with other teams.
• Collaborating with teams to assess and validate new technologies.

We value diverse perspectives, foster a collaborative work environment, and are committed to providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in cloud computing, software architecture, and SaaS solutions.
• A collaborative mindset, with a passion for working with others to drive solutions forward.
• An eagerness to share knowledge and mentor others as we continuously improve our processes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Architectural Design: Assist in the design and development of scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based SaaS solutions. Help define and document reference architectural approaches, including infrastructure design, microservices architecture, data models, and integration patterns.
2. Standardization of Architectural Documentation: Establish and maintain standards for architectural documentation at multiple levels, ensuring clarity and consistency in architectural artifacts. Produce and maintain architectural documentation, including system diagrams, API specifications, and architectural decision logs, to facilitate communication and collaboration across teams.
3. Evangelize Architectural Design Patterns and Best Practices: Promote architectural design patterns, principles, and best practices across the organization. Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions, workshops, and training programs to educate teams on effective architectural approaches and foster a culture of architectural excellence.
4. Assist in Technology Evaluation and Validation: Collaborate with team stakeholders such as product and company leadership to evaluate, validate, and ensure technology choices and architecture for new and evolving solutions align with business needs and company objectives. Conduct technical assessments, proof-of-concepts, and comparative analyses to assess the suitability of technologies and frameworks for specific use cases and requirements.
5. Stay Current with Emerging Technologies: Research emerging technologies and industry trends assessing their potential impact on the company’s products and services.
6. Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to both development teams and individuals helping ensure compliance with accepted guidelines and best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, prioritize features, and drive architectural decisions.
7. Managed Cloud, Data, and AI Expertise: Leverage expertise in AWS based cloud computing platforms to design and implement cloud-native solutions. Ensure optimal utilization of cloud services, such as compute, storage, databases, and networking, to meet performance, scalability, and cost objectives.  A solid understanding of data architecture patterns and familiarity with emerging managed AI solutions.
8. Security and Compliance: Implement robust security measures to protect data and systems against threats and vulnerabilities. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2, in the design and operation of the SaaS platform.
9. Performance Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize system performance through efficient resource utilization, caching strategies, and performance tuning techniques.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
2. 10 years of proven experience designing and architecting SaaS solutions, preferably in a high-growth startup or enterprise environment.
3. In-depth knowledge of cloud computing platforms or Kubernetes with an emphasis on AWS but other platforms such as Google Cloud or Azure would be beneficial.  Proficiency in cloud-native services, including compute, storage, databases, and networking.
4. Solid understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and various architectural styles. Experience working with reactive, event-driven microservice architectures, utilizing Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and event sourcing.
5. Experience with modern software development methodologies, such as Agile, DevOps, SAFe, TDD, Feature-Driven Development and CI/CD.
6. Expertise with at least several programming languages including Scala, Python, Java, and Typescript.
7. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and drive innovative solutions.
8. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with teams and to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical team members and non-technical stakeholders.
9. Familiarity with security best practices and compliance requirements for SaaS applications, including encryption, authentication, authorization, and audit logging.
10. Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to evolving business and technical requirements.

Why you'll love Bynder!

At Bynder, innovation is in our DNA. We've worked hard to build an environment that promotes creative thinking and self-initiative within a culture of fun. It’s common to find colleagues hanging out after work - if you believe in "be nice, work hard, have fun", you'll have an office full of friends.

What we have:

• Challenging and inspiring work environment
• Flat hierarchy where your voice will be truly heard
• Opportunity to initiate your own projects
• An experienced team is ready to welcome you anytime
• Unlimited vacation policy
• Competitive monthly compensation
• Apple gear
• Daily lunch
• Amazing office in the heart of Amsterdam, Rotterdam or Barcelona 

Our Commitment:

Bynder Love is the principle that guides the way we grow our teams, support our employees, and celebrate our differences.  At Bynder we strive to create a culture that embraces every Byndie because differences in background, experience, and perspective make Bynder even better.  At Bynder a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees, whatever their ethnicity, color, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or physical and mental ability are valued and respected. Our commitment is for all Byndies to have the freedom to be their true authentic selves.

Just as we are never finished innovating, Bynder’s commitment to being An Even Better Bynder is a constant, evolving commitment that includes education, listening, and action.

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