Saviance ยท 5 hours ago
Chief Software Architect
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expSaviance is a technology organization that has created new opportunities within its technology team. As the Chief Software Architect, you will serve as the principal architect and strategic visionary for the core product platform, ensuring product stability, driving the technical roadmap, and providing technical vision across the development organization.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Oversee and drive resolution of critical product bugs and system deficiencies to ensure a robust user experience
Establish and enforce standards for code quality, testing, and deployment to promote reliability and stability
Define and execute strategies to monitor, detect, and proactively address performance bottlenecks and system failures
Continuously improve system architecture and codebase to reduce technical debt and enhance long-term maintainability
Prioritize and oversee ongoing maintenance required to keep the platform efficient, reliable, and scalable
Drive best practices in incident management, root cause analysis, and post-mortem processes
Champion automation in testing, monitoring, and deployment to reduce manual errors
Define, track, and continuously improve product stability KPIs (uptime, latency, error rates)
Foster a culture of accountability and engineering excellence focused on high-performing systems
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve comprehensive technical documentation covering system architecture, infrastructure, source code structure, and core components
Document all customizations and integrations with partner or third-party systems
Own ongoing technical alignment with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central updates and releases
Monitor Microsoft Business Central release cycles and ensure timely internal communication and readiness
Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external communications related to Business Central updates
Regularly audit and update documentation to ensure accuracy and relevance as systems evolve
Serve as the SME across all aspects of product development, providing deep technical insight and direction
Act as the hands-on technical authority throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to deployment
Maintain deep understanding of the organization's intellectual property, system design, and core technologies
Function as the primary point of contact for development-related technical guidance and problem-solving
Lead by example in engineering best practices, design patterns, and technical innovation
Mentor developers and provide technical guidance to support continuous learning and improvement
Influence strategic decisions related to technology selection, scalability, and platform evolution
Act as the resident AI expert and guide AI-related initiatives
Collaborate with Product Management to define and execute the architectural vision and technical roadmap
Own platform stability, performance, and reliability across all environments
Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to automate and streamline the software development lifecycle
Lead design and development of new features and platform enhancements, with strong emphasis on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Define and execute the organization's AI strategy to enhance product functionality and user experience
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to support modernization and technical agility
Establish best practices for software development, integration, and deployment within the Business Central ecosystem
Champion a forward-thinking engineering culture focused on scalability, reusability, and maintainability
Partner with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to ensure strong security, compliance, and maintainability across the product stack
Qualification
Required
10+ years of software development experience, with significant expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (AL development and extensions)
Proven experience architecting complex, enterprise-grade applications
Deep understanding of Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Business Central architecture, APIs, and deployment models (cloud and on-prem)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to operate independently in a senior role, owning both strategic and tactical outcomes
Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Experience with Azure services, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices preferred
Company
Saviance
Saviance is a modern consulting firm providing a variety of professional services to its clients in the US.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Rohit M.
Managing Partner
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