Staff/Principal Software Architect

• Define, champion, and execute the architectural roadmap for migrating existing on-premise applications to a modern SaaS architecture
• Lead the architectural design and implementation of multi-tenant, highly available, scalable, and secure SaaS solutions
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing on-premise applications to identify architectural dependencies, data models, integration points, and areas for refactoring or re-platforming
• Develop detailed migration strategies, including phased approaches, data migration plans, and cutover strategies, minimizing downtime and business disruption

• Design and evolve the target SaaS architecture, leveraging cloud-native services (e.g., microservices, serverless, containers, managed databases, message queues) and best practices
• Establish architectural patterns, standards, and guidelines for SaaS development, ensuring consistency, scalability, and maintainability across all product lines
• Drive the adoption of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing strategies essential for a successful SaaS model
• Ensure architectural designs align with security best practices, compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA as applicable), and data privacy regulations specific to defense and critical infrastructure

• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate closely with product management, engineering leads, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical architectures and solutions
• Act as a technical evangelist, staying abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and architectural patterns relevant to SaaS and cloud computing
• Lead technical discussions, architectural reviews, and decision-making processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives

• Architect solutions optimized for performance, scalability, and reliability in a multi-tenant cloud environment
• Define and implement monitoring, logging, and alerting strategies to ensure the health and performance of the SaaS platform
• Address complex performance bottlenecks and system limitations, providing strategic architectural recommendations for resolution

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and third-party services that enhance the SaaS platform's capabilities, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
• Work with cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) to leverage their services effectively and optimize cloud resource utilization

• Option 1: Master's degree (M.Sc.) or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field
• Option 2: First degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field, combined with more than 5 years of proven experience in development and architectural positions within Israeli intelligence forces. This experience must demonstrate a strong background in complex software and system design

• 10+ years of progressive experience in software development and architecture, with at least 5 years in a lead architectural role for complex enterprise-level applications
• Proven, hands-on experience successfully leading and executing at least two full lifecycle migrations of significant on-premise applications to a multi-tenant SaaS model. This is a non-negotiable requirement
• Demonstrable expertise in software and system design, with a particular focus on SaaS architectures
• Deep expertise in designing and implementing microservices architectures, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems
• Extensive experience with one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including a strong understanding of their compute, storage, networking, database, and serverless offerings
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, Go, Node.js) and familiarity with others
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration
• Solid understanding of various database technologies, including relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB)
• Experience with message queuing systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS, Azure Service Bus)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline), and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates)
• Strong understanding of security principles and best practices in cloud and SaaS environments, particularly concerning robust and secure systems for critical applications
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development methodologies

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong ability to break down complex problems into manageable solutions
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to influence, inspire, and drive consensus among diverse teams
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• A passion for technology and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Familiarity with the defense, security, or counter-UAS domain is a plus

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