Software Architect

  • Full-time

Company Description

We are a fast-growing, supply management software startup backed by leading VC firms in the Midwest.

Our mission is to make supply management less painful for global manufacturing companies. We draw on deep expertise in sourcing and product design to help manufacturing OEMs and suppliers ensure supply continuity, optimize product costs, and accelerate product development by bringing disparate data sources together to generate automated insights and recommended actions.

Job Description

We are looking for an Architect to join our development team. The successful candidate will be dedicated to defining and building our web application working closely with Product Management.

Tasks will include, but are not limited to:

  • Continuously review and update product architecture as needed to align with product roadmap
  • Design, develop, and execute software solutions to address business requirements
  • Documenting and recording every aspect of an application or software
  • Training and overseeing the activities of the members
  • Actively seek ways to improve business software processes and interactions
  • Ensure software security by developing programs to actively monitor the sharing of private information
  • Leverage available technologies like cloud, automation, AI/ ML to deliver state of the art solution to our customers
  • Engage with customers and external partners as needed to support business priorities
  • Identify and implement best practices into the organization

Qualifications

  • 10+ years working on a commercial web platform tech stack
  • Proven ability to think strategically, innovatively, and develop tactical execution plans to drive success
  • Proven ability to analyze and evaluate technologies and vendors to drive strategic and tactical recommendations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication with strong presence; able to develop presentations/communications that achieve maximum impact and influence
  • Ability to manage issue resolution - including the identification of issues, developing a resolution plan, and executing the changes needed
  • Experience with backend (Node.js, PostgreSQL and Python) and modern front-end (AngularJS) frameworks
  • Experience using Source Control such as Github
  • Understanding concepts and usage of CI/CD practices
  • Experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, SQS/RabbitMQ, API Gateway).
  • Experience deploying applications in AWS.
  • Strong communication skills

Additional Information

  • Knowledge of Data Science/machine learning
  • Familiarity with supply chain applications/ERP is helpful
  • Remote Working Option
  • Opportunity to work in advanced AI space

Above All Else, You Are 

  • Open-minded: Keeping an open mind is the key to fostering creativity, innovation, and agility. Good ideas can come from anywhere, so we are always open to different approaches and input from our employees, partners, and customers.
  • Passionate: We are dedicated, driven top-performers who commit the time and energy required to keep our skills honed and our domain expertise current.
  • Curious: We ask “why?”, aren’t afraid to experiment, and use drive and critical thinking to improve everything about our work.
  • Customer-Centric: Our customers are the reason for our success, and we are committed to putting the best interest of our customer base at the core of everything we do.
  • Fair: We work to provide a fair, inclusive environment where employees, customers, and partners can feel comfortable and be themselves.