Cloud Software Architect

About MasterControl:
MasterControl Inc. is a leading provider of cloud-based quality and compliance software for life sciences and other regulated industries. Our mission is the same as that of our customers to bring life-changing products to more people sooner. The MasterControl Platform helps organizations digitize, automate and connect quality and compliance processes across the regulated product development life cycle. Over 1,000 companies worldwide rely on MasterControl solutions to achieve new levels of operational excellence across product development, clinical trials, regulatory affairs, quality management, supply chain, manufacturing and postmarket surveillance. For more information, visit www.mastercontrol.com.

Summary
MasterControl is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Cloud Software Architect to lead the design and development of cloud-native SaaS applications. This role is responsible for defining end-to-end software architectures, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security in our cloud-based platform. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in software architecture and cloud-native application design, with a focus on microservices, API integration, and scalable software patterns. This position requires hands-on software engineering experience and the ability to collaborate closely with development teams in order to translate business requirements into complex cloud solutions. (This role is NOT a Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer position. It is a software-focused role responsible for defining application architectures, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring optimal software performance in cloud environments.) This position reports to the VP of Engineering within the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) organization.
Responsibilities

• Partner with other architects to develop software architectures/designs that are in line with the MasterControl architectural vision and review alternative solutions for best fit.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developers, ensuring consistency in software patterns and architectural decisions.
• Work cross-functionally with product teams, DevOps, and platform teams to ensure seamless software deployment and operations.
• Provide broad technical and functional knowledge of key technologies and platforms.
• Prepare and maintain technical design documentation, diagrams, and detailed project plans.
• Focus on the evaluation, design, customization, and optimization of our Cloud-based SaaS solutions. Work with various groups to pursue and deliver solutions that will bring our strategy and products to life.
• Develop Architecture/Designs/Automation Plans and lead planning and development for SaaS cloud solutions.
• Work with feature teams regularly to provide guidance, and technical direction, and remove roadblocks.
• Expertise in architecting and developing highly reliable, fault-tolerant distributed applications with a focus on performance and scale.
• Drive a Data-First approach thru integrating data and technical system enhancements.

Core Competencies

• Deep expertise in cloud-native application design (microservices, serverless, event-driven systems, etc). 
• Strong API development skills: RESTful APIs, OpenAPI/Swagger, JSON, YAML, etc.
• AWS Services, including S3, SQS, SNS, EC2, Route53, IAM, and CLI.
• SQL/NoSQL Databases for example SQL Server, Mongo, AWS RDS, DynamoDB, and DocumentDB.
• Familiarity with containerized application development (Kubernetes, AWS ECS, and AWS EKS).
• Practical knowledge of a broad range of information technology domains including server virtualization, storage systems, application delivery systems, networking, security, software development, process automation, authentication, and authorization systems.

Basic Qualifications

• Hands-on experience architecting highly available systems that utilize load balancing, horizontal scalability, and high availability.
• BS level technical degree in Computer Science (MS preferred).
• 10+ years of large-scale software development or application engineering with recent coding experience in languages such as Java.
• Minimum 5 years of software architect experience with end-to-end platforms, Cloud and Data architectures, and SOA systems.
• Demonstrated experience using application integration or SOA design patterns and a working knowledge of the cloud architecture and building product solutions in one or more of the following cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) with a focus on operational stability and flexibility.
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps collaboration in cloud environments. 
• Deep experience working in vertical software stacks.

Why Work Here?
#WhyWorkAnywhereElse?
MasterControl is a place where Exceptional Teams come together to do their best work. In fact, hiring Exceptional Teams is a core value of ours. MasterControl employees are surrounded by intelligent, motivated, and collaborative individuals. We like to call it #TheBestTeamOnThePlanet.
We work hard to develop and challenge our employees' skillsets, recognize their contributions, encourage professional development, and offer a one-of-a-kind culture. This is why we say #WhyWorkAnywhereElse? MasterControl could be your next (and last) career move!
Here are some of the benefits MasterControl employees enjoy:

• Competitive compensation
• 100% medical premium coverage (yes, you read that right!)
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous PTO packages that increase with tenure
• Schedule flexibility
• Fitness clubs (you get paid to have fun and be active!)
• Company parties and employee recognition programs
• Wellness programs (free Fitbit, gym membership and athletic shoe reimbursements, etc.)
• Onsite physician and massage therapist
• Innovation center and gaming rooms at the office
• Dental/vision plans
• Employer paid life insurance policy
• Much, much more!

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $200,000-$250,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
MasterControl is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact MCTalent@MasterControl.com or call (801) 942-4000 and ask to speak with a member of Human Resources.
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