Talener · 5 days ago
Senior Software Architect - Microservices & AI Transformation
Talener is a late-stage education-technology start-up that provides software to higher-education institutions. They are seeking a senior software architect to guide the technical direction of their digital transformation, modernize their tech stack, and enable the build of a next-gen AI-forward product suite.
Responsibilities
Guide the technical direction of digital transformation
Modernize the tech stack
Enable the build of a next-gen AI-forward product suite
Qualification
Required
10+ years professional experience, with expertise in application architecture and system design
Strong background in microservices, API design, and event-driven systems
Experience modernizing legacy tech stacks and providing technical architecture to support digital transformation efforts
Experience/knowledge of AI/ML and their practical integration into applications
Strong experience designing and optimizing databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, or similar)
Clear progression from hands-on software engineer with backend expertise, to tech leadership focused on architecture and design (Less focused on people management)
Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated experience working with C-level and speaking with boards on new developments and digital transformation initiatives
Expertise with cloud-native architecture and AWS cloud services
Preferred
Advanced degree in IT, Computer Science or STEM related field
Demonstraed experience working with medium-sized organization and being in the driver seat for a digital transformation, from an application architecture and AI/ML perspective
Background with .NET and AWS
Benefits
Primarily remote work environment with occasional in-person meet-ups
Opportunity to make large impact and digitally transform a rapidly growing organization
Opportunity to work with and implement emerging cutting edge technologies such as AI, ML, and agentic coding practices
Highly visible role, working very close with CTO and tech-forward CEO
Strong benefits - health, dental, vision, PTO, 401k