Sr. Software Architect

Job Description

Hybrid role 3X a week in office in Elk Grove, CA; no remote capabilities

Position Summary:

The Senior Software Architect is the chief technical leader responsible for architecting, modernizing, and scaling ALLDATA's SaaS platform for global reach.

This role will drive the transformation of legacy systems to cloud-native architectures on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring security, privacy, and product excellence.

The architect will collaborate with engineering, product, security, and business stakeholders to deliver a robust, scalable, and innovative platform that supports ALLDATA's growth and global ambitions.

A Successful candidate will be responsible for designing and building globally distributed, scalable, secure, and robust Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications and also be able to determine and recommend programming tools and frameworks, all while being an active contributor toward solutions that deliver best in class products.

Position Responsibilities - Other duties may be assigned:

Key responsibilities include defining high-level architecture, leading development teams, and overseeing both front-end and back-end systems, including cloud infrastructure and databases.

Ideal candidates need extensive experience with web/mobile development, cloud platforms, and specific technologies like React, Angular, Python, SQL, and NoSQL databases along with a deep understanding of cloud platforms:


* Define and own the end-to-end architecture for ALLDATA's SaaS platform, leading modernization efforts from legacy systems to cloud-native, microservices-based solutions on GCP.


* Set technical vision and standards for software development, integration, and deployment across Angular, React, Java, and Data Platforms ecosystems.


* Evaluate and select appropriate frameworks, tools, and cloud services to optimize scalability, reliability, and performance.


* Lead migration and re-architecture of ALLDATA's core applications to GCP, leveraging managed services (GKE, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, Apigee, Data Platforms, etc.).


* Implement CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and automated deployment strategies.


* Collaborate with InfoSec and compliance teams to embed security and privacy by design, including data encryption, access controls, audit logging, and incident response planning.


* Ensure platform compliance with global privacy regulations (GDPR, LGPD, etc.) and internal standards.


* Work closely with product managers and business leaders to translate requirements into scalable, secure, and innovative technical solutions.


* Guide teams in adopting modern development practices, including Agile, DevOps, and test-driven development.


* Mentor and develop engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.


* Conduct code and design reviews, and provide architectural guidance for complex projects.


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