Staff Software Architect

PitchBook
New York, NY
Job Description
PitchBook is looking for a Staff Software Architect to lead the design and development of the next suite of services that power the PitchBook platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud solutions, architecture, and software development, and be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams to build exceptional solutions.

Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a similar field
  • 8+ years of experience in a Software Development or Engineering role
  • 4+ years of experience with Java or a similar object-oriented language
  • 2+ years of experience developing microservices
  • Experienced in Service-Oriented & Microservices Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Domain Driven Design (DDD), Clean Architecture, Hexagonal Architecture, and Domain Driven Design
  • Fluent in identifying and applying architecture patterns and designing RESTful API
  • Experience working on middleware, platform, or system of systems
  • Experienced with web technologies and standards (e.g., JSON, JWT)
  • Experienced with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Experienced in Spring Boot/Spring Framework
  • Experienced with Container orchestration software (e.g., Kubernetes)
  • Experienced in using AI for productivity and efficiency (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Gemini CLI, or other similar technology)
  • Highly experienced working within development teams in an Agile environment
  • Ability to handle a project through the entire software development lifecycle, end to end
  • Demonstrate ability to lead and/or provide guidance to junior peers across multiple teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving ability
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite including in-depth knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Additional medical wellness incentives
  • STD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance
  • Paid sabbatical program after four years
  • Paid family and paternity leave
  • Annual educational stipend
  • Ability to apply for tuition reimbursement
  • CFA exam stipend
  • Robust training programs on industry and soft skills
  • Employee assistance program
  • Generous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days
  • Matching gifts program
  • Employee resource groups
  • Subsidized emergency childcare
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Company-wide events
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Quarterly team building events
  • 401k match
  • Shared ownership employee stock program
  • Monthly transportation stipend
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