Application Architect, Later
$140-175k
+ All permanent team members are granted stock options
Influencer marketing and social media management
Job no longer available
Influencer marketing and social media management
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$140-175k
+ All permanent team members are granted stock options
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help the world's top brands create high-performing social content and collaborate with creators to reach new audiences, drive engagement, and generate predictable ROI.
Role
Who you are
- This role requires a seasoned professional with deep technical expertise who can lead the technical strategy for multiple projects and collaborate across teams to deliver world-class software
- 7+ years of experience in software development and architecture, with a strong focus on designing and implementing large-scale, high-performance, and secure systems
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- Strong experience with React and NodeJS. Proficiency with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is highly preferred
- Proficient in designing scalable microservices architectures, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architectures
- Experience with DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines to automate and streamline development processes
- Hands-on experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and development practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
- Strong understanding of databases (both SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling
- Knowledge of security best practices and protocols, especially related to cloud-based architectures
- Experience leading and mentoring software engineering teams, guiding them through complex technical challenges and promoting best practices. You must possess the ability to influence and inspire teams without direct authority
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex technical issues
- Ability to stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, and incorporate new knowledge into architectural practices
- Experience collaborating with DevOps and other architects to ensure seamless system integration and deployment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to evolving business requirements
- You’re proactive and results-driven, always taking initiative, aligning your actions with company goals, and delivering consistent outcomes
- Strategic and forward-thinking, you balance immediate needs with long-term opportunities to drive impactful, innovative results
- Your curiosity fuels success, keeping you sharp on industry trends, competition, and our cross-functional business dynamics
- Adaptable and resourceful, you handle shifting priorities with ease, manage your time effectively, and know when to ask for support
- You share insights to help the team stay ahead and make informed decisions
- You bring positivity and resilience to every challenge, tackling obstacles with grit and optimism that inspires those around you
- You lead with emotional intelligence, building trust, supporting others, encouraging growth, and fostering strong relationships through empathy and collaboration
What the job involves
- The software Application Architect will play a critical role in defining and overseeing the architecture of our software systems, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and aligned with the company’s business goals
- Architectural Design: Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure architecture for applications and platforms that meet the company's needs and vision
- Technical Leadership: Guide software engineering teams through complex technical challenges, providing mentorship and support on best practices, architectural principles, and design patterns
- System Integration: Collaborate with other stakeholders (e.g., product managers, QA teams) to ensure seamless integration with existing systems and third-party solutions
- Innovation & Optimization: Lead efforts to adopt new technologies, frameworks, and tools, as well as drive optimization and performance tuning in systems
- Documentation: Ensure detailed technical documentation for all architectural decisions and configurations
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, developers, and other architects to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the architecture and develop mitigation strategies to address them proactively
- Compliance and Security: Ensure that the architecture adheres to industry standards and regulatory requirements, implementing security best practices to protect data and systems
- Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor the performance of the applications and infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency
- Continuous Learning and Improvement: Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, incorporating new knowledge into architectural practices and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement within the team
- Prototyping and Proof of Concepts: Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept projects to evaluate the feasibility of new technologies and solutions before full-scale implementation
- Customer-Focused Design: Ensure that architectural decisions prioritize user experience and customer satisfaction, creating solutions that are both effective and user-friendly
Our take
Platforms like Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok have become indispensable for businesses of all sizes, shaping their marketing strategies and driving success. Later specializes in assisting customers in navigating these channels. Offering a visually oriented suite of tools, the marketing platform enables marketing managers to schedule, analyze, and track sales from their content effectively.
Focusing on small businesses, Later is doubling down on its strategy, aiming to provide additional products tailored for marketers at these enterprises while expanding its geographic reach. This expansion of product capabilities not only caters to the evolving needs of small businesses but also helps Later mitigate platform risk from social media companies mimicking its services. Partnerships with platforms like TikTok and Instagram, featuring post scheduling, analytics, and conversation tools, showcase Later's commitment to innovation and staying ahead in the competitive landscape.
Now, the company is entering an exciting new chapter with updates designed to help marketers and creators stay ahead of what's next in social. The platform now offers enhanced analytics, improved collaboration tools, expanded support for platforms like Threads and Snapchat, and smarter insights through innovations such as Future Trends. These developments show Later's commitment to making social media management more intuitive, data-driven, and impactful so brands and creators can build stronger connections and lead the next era in social storytelling.
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Insights
6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jan 2015
$1.2m
SEED
Dec 2014
$1.3m
SEED
Total funding: $3.8m
Company benefits
- Learning & development opportunities
- Market competitive compensation
- Hybrid work environment
- Flexible paid time off
- Competitive healthcare benefits
Company HQ
Government Center, Boston, MA
Leadership
Scott Sutton
(CEO)Scott joined lAter in 2023 as COO, becoming CEO in 2024. Previously, he spent 4 years at ZoomInfo, joining as VP of Revenue Operations before becoming Senior VP of Operations and then CBO.
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