Software Architect

Job Description:

Are you obsessed with data, partner success, taking action, and changing the game? If you have a whole lot of hustle and a touch of nerd, come work with Pattern! We want you to use your skills to push one of the fastest-growing companies in the US to the top of the list.

Pattern is the premier partner for global ecommerce acceleration and is headquartered in Utah's Silicon Slopes tech hub—with offices in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Valued at $2 billion, Pattern has been named one of the fastest growing tech companies in North America by Deloitte and one of best-led companies in America by Inc. More than 100 global brands—like Nestle, Sylvania, Kong, Panasonic, Sorel, and Pandora—rely on Pattern's global ecommerce acceleration platform to scale their business around the world. We place employee experience at the center of our business model and have been recognized as one of America's Most Loved Workplaces®.

 We’re looking for a Software Architect to be part of a small, scrappy, autonomous team, building and owning processes that will impact millions of dollars in revenue as they oversee and lead software engineering functions, focusing on the development, release, and maintenance of software applications and systems that align with business needs. You will play an important role in creating and promoting standards that are used throughout the company.

This is a full-time role and will work a hybrid schedule in Lehi, Utah. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a day in the life of a Senior Software Engineer?

• Lead software engineers to deliver innovative, high-quality SaaS products on a foundation of architectural and engineering excellence.

• Work cross-functionally with other roles and business teams to define, deliver, and support SaaS software and services, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends.

• Guide software engineers through the planning, design, coding, delivery, and support phases, making day-to-day technical decisions with an emphasis on cloud-native architectures and microservices.

• Own and continually improve the throughput and stability of product delivery and application lifecycle for SaaS applications, in partnership with the product team.

• Translate complex and ambiguous situations into clear, actionable plans for your team.

• Design and implement highly scalable, secure, and high-performance multi-tenant systems that comply with service-level agreements (SLAs).

• Communicate and collaborate with internal teams and external partners on technical details, including API design, integration, and data security.Train, develop, and retain top engineering talent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

What will I need to thrive in this role?

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or applicable engineering or science field.

• 10+ years of development experience with 3+ years of architecture experience, specifically in SaaS environments.

• Strong proficiency in multiple coding and programming languages relevant to SaaS development.

• Experience with database design and data modeling, particularly in cloud-based databases.

• In-depth knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and relevant technologies, particularly in a SaaS context.

• Excellent understanding of design patterns and architectural styles.

• Proficient knowledge of the operation and development designs of agile software.

• Strong soft skills, including attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Experience working with teams across different time zones and countries.

What does high performance look like? You have:

• Mentoring Skills: Lead with integrity, inspire confidence, build trust, and provide effective coaching and performance reviews.

• Interpersonal Skills: Self-motivated, team player, builds trust, action and results-oriented; open and collaborative style; must be comfortable working in an environment where ideas are shared and challenged.

• Communication Skills: Strong, professional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interface with all ranges of employees and customers.

• Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in accomplishing a task for all essential functions, double-checking the accuracy and quality of own work product to provide accurate, precise, and consistent work.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think tactically and strategically; demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution; apply independent judgment and provide insightful analysis within a team setting.

Sounds great! What’s the company culture?

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Game Changers- A game changer is someone who looks at problems with an open mind and shares new ideas with team members, regularly reassesses existing plans and attaches a realistic timeline to goals, makes profitable, productive, and innovative contributions, and actively pursues improvements to Pattern’s processes and outcomes.

• Data Fanatics- A data fanatic is someone who recognizes problems and seeks to understand them through data, draws unbiased conclusions based on data that lead to actionable solutions, and continues to track the effects of the solutions using data.

• Partner Obsessed- An individual who is partner obsessed clearly explains the status of projects to partners and relies on constructive feedback, actively listens to partner’s expectations, and delivers results that exceed them, prioritizes the needs of your partners, and takes the time to create a personable experience for those interacting with Pattern.

• Team of Doers- Someone who is a part of team of doers uplifts team members and recognizes their specific contributions, takes initiative to help in any circumstance, actively contributes to supporting improvements, and holds themselves accountable to the team as well as to partners.

What is the hiring process?

• Initial phone interview with Pattern’s talent acquisition team

• Technical Interview with a member of the team

• Video interview with a hiring manager

• Professional reference checks

• Executive review

• Offer

How can I stand out as an applicant?

• Be prepared to talk about professional accomplishments with specific data to quantify examples

• Be ready to talk about how you can add value and be the best addition to the team

• Focus on mentioning how you would be partner obsessed at Pattern

• Be prepared to talk about any side projects related to data and analytics

Why should I work at Pattern/Current?

Pattern offers big opportunities to make a difference in the ecommerce industry! We are a company full of talented people that evolves quickly and often. We set big goals, work tirelessly to achieve them, and we love our Pattern community. We also believe in having fun and balancing our lives, so we offer awesome benefits that include

Unlimited PTO

Paid Holidays

Onsite Fitness Center

Company Paid Life Insurance

Casual Dress Code

Competitive Pay

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401(k)

Pattern provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Pattern is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.