Enterprise Application Architect (AI)

TL;DR

Enterprise Application Architect (SaaS/AI): Defining and driving the architectural vision across a multi-product SaaS ecosystem with an accent on API-first, cloud-native systems and the integration of Generative AI. Focus on modernizing legacy systems, designing scalable application frameworks, and operationalizing ML models into production.

Location: Hybrid in Austin, TX (2–3 days in office). Must have current, unrestricted authorization to work in the US; no immigration sponsorship provided.

Company

A $250M recurring revenue SaaS business providing purpose-built software for over 12 vertical markets.

What you will do

• Drive platform-oriented architecture to enable reuse across products via shared services and common APIs.
• Design scalable RESTful and GraphQL APIs and microservices-based architectures.
• Establish scalable frontend architecture patterns and standards for React-based applications.
• Integrate AI/ML and Generative AI capabilities (LLMs) into core product experiences and intelligent automation.
• Develop migration strategies for legacy architectures and support M&A integration efforts.
• Mentor senior engineers and align technical architecture with overall business strategy.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in architecture roles.
• Strong expertise in backend systems, specifically PHP and PHP frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of React-based frontend architectures and relational database design (MySQL).
• Proven experience with AWS and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into production systems.
• Strong system design and performance optimization skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in multi-product SaaS environments.
• Exposure to event-driven architecture and message queues.
• Experience with container orchestration such as ECS or Kubernetes.
• Architecture certifications like TOGAF or AWS Solutions Architect.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%.
• Flexible paid personal/vacation time, 10 sick days, and 10 paid holidays annually.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Additional perks including Pet Insurance, Infertility Benefits, and Teladoc.

Hiring process

• Interactive and conversational interviews focusing on real-world experience.
• Strict prohibition of real-time AI tools or external assistance during the interview process.