Responsibilities:

• Architectural Transformation: 
• Lead the transformation of existing single-tenant, monolithic systems into a modern, scalable, and modular microservices architecture. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement the architectural vision, ensuring alignment with business objectives 
• Identify opportunities for architecture consolidation to streamline processes, reduce complexity, and enhance overall system efficiency. 
• Drive initiatives to consolidate redundant components and standardize architectural patterns. 

Microservices Design and Implementation: 
• Architect and design microservices-based solutions, considering scalability, fault tolerance, and maintainability. 
• Oversee the implementation of microservices, ensuring adherence to best practices and established architectural patterns. 
• Evaluate and implement techniques for function placement based on workload characteristics and business requirements. 

Collaboration and Leadership: 
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including development teams, product managers, and IT operations, to ensure alignment between business needs and technical solutions. 
• Create architectural blueprints and documentation to guide development teams. 
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the development teams, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. 

Technology Stack Assessment: 
• Conduct regular assessments of the technology stack, evaluating emerging technologies and making recommendations for adoption or enhancement 
• Assess and plan for the scalability and capacity of IT systems to accommodate future growth. 

Security and Compliance: 
• Work closely with the security and compliance teams to ensure that the architecture meets industry standards and regulatory requirements. 

Governance 
• Define and implement rules, processes and controls that govern, protect and enhance the enterprise architecture. 
• Establish and lead the Architecture Review Board, leveraging internal and external SMEs in assessing and making decisions on enterprise architecture. 
• Develop and maintain architectural assets that support decision making. 
• Ensure that architectural decisions support the business and technology strategy. 

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect, specifically in the B2B SaaS space. 
• Demonstrated success in transforming single-tenant, monolithic systems into modern microservices architecture. 
• In-depth knowledge of microservices design patterns, best practices, and implementation. 
• Experience with function placement strategies and optimization techniques. 
• Persuasive influencer capable of establishing meaningful relationships and being attuned to the pulse of ongoing projects 
• Strong background in architectural consolidation and streamlining processes. 
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. 
• Knowledge of security and compliance considerations in B2B SaaS environments. 
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and trends in enterprise architecture. 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 
• 8+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, with a focus on B2B SaaS
• Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale architectural transformations. 
If you are a strategic thinker, an architectural visionary, and possess the expertise to guide our B2B SaaS systems through a transformative journey, we invite you to apply for this critical role. Join us in shaping the future of our technology infrastructure and driving innovation in the B2B SaaS landscape.