Principal Software Architect, Brightside
Employer-based financial health platform
Job no longer available
Employer-based financial health platform
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help improve the financial health of working families, one conversation at a time.
Role
Who you are
- 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 common 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
What the job involves
- 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
- Partner with 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 performance, scalability, toolings, and engineering best practices across teams
- 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
Our take
Brightside is addressing a critical issue in the financial well-being of working families, creating the employee benefits category of Financial Care. With 7 in 10 Americans living paycheck to paycheck, the company aims to improve the financial health of these families by offering personalized financial support.
Brightside focuses on Fortune 500 employers and their frontline workers, helping them navigate various financial challenges such as managing emergencies, reducing debt, and building savings. by meeting employees where they are in the moments that matter most, Brightside not only alleviates financial stress but also contributes to boosting employer ROI through increased retention, lower healthcare costs, enhanced productivity, and improved workforce diversity.
With a focus on creating value for employers and employees alike, Brightside's trajectory in the fintech industry holds the promise of continued growth and a positive impact on the financial landscape for working families.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Nov 2022
$33m
SERIES B
Jun 2020
$35.1m
SERIES A
Total funding: $72.3m
Company benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision through top carriers
- Brightside for your finanical care
- Flexible work from home options
- Generous paid time off
- 401k, life insurance, and disablity
- Personal and professional growth
Company HQ
Downtown, Chandler, AZ
Leadership
Jacky Chiu
(CTO)Former Vice President in Product Technology at LifeLock and Associate IT Director at Apollo Education Group. MSc Computer Information Systems at the University of Phoenix.
Tom Spann
(CEO)Former founder & CEO of Accolade. Tom's passion is building companies that combine tech, compassion, & science to improve the lives of working families.
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