Software Architect

Avalara

Remote, US
Not specified; bonuses eligible; pyid time off + p...
Remote
15+ years software engineering experience
Cloud-native distributed system design
Aws terraform docker ecs expertise
Avalara is seeking a Software Architect with extensive experience in designing scalable SaaS platforms and complex system integrations, particularly in the realm of regulatory compliance. The position is remote and emphasizes a collaborative approach to building innovative solutions that enhance digital trade across multiple jurisdictions

Job Summary

  • This role involves defining the architecture for a cloud-agnostic platform supporting global registration and compliance services across 100+ countries.
  • The successful candidate will lead the design of AI-driven solutions for regulatory interpretation while establishing security and governance standards for LLMs.
  • Avalara is an AI-first company seeking a Principal Engineer to drive technical vision and balance automation with human-in-the-loop execution.

Matching Summary

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Avalara is seeking a Software Architect with extensive experience in designing scalable SaaS platforms and complex system integrations, particularly in the realm of regulatory compliance. The position is remote and emphasizes a collaborative approach to building innovative solutions that enhance digital trade across multiple jurisdictions.

Salary

Not specified; Bonuses eligible; Paid time off and parental leave included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years software engineering experience
  • Cloud-native distributed system design
  • AWS Terraform Docker ECS expertise
  • Rules engine and policy-driven systems
  • Workflow orchestration and state machines
  • AI and LLM governance standards

Nice-to-have

  • Experience migrating monolith to microservices
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Culture of innovation and experimentation
  • Agile methodologies including TDD and BDD
  • Global jurisdiction-aware platform knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science
  • 15+ years of full-stack development experience
  • Proven track record scaling distributed cloud-native systems

Work Rights

Not specified

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