Lead Software Architect
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Job Description
We at Security Compass are on a mission to create a world where we can trust technology by enabling organizations to shift left and build secure applications by design. Our flagship product SD Elements helps organizations to reduce cyber risks by taking an automated developercentric approach to threat modeling secure development and compliance. This combined with our industryleading eLearning offerings allows us to support our customers in accelerating software timetomarket without sacrificing security.
Were hiring a Lead Software Architect to lead one of our most important engineering challenges: simplifying a complex monolithic application at the heart of our product ecosystem while supporting growth across SaaS and onprem deployments.
Reporting to the VP of Engineering this is a role for someone with both strategic and technical depth a pragmatic architect who partners with engineers has a deep knowledge of building and scaling enterprise software products and is comfortable owning architectural direction across multiple systems not just a single codebase. Youll be a guide mentor and catalyst for change as we evolve our platform without unnecessary disruption.
We are open to candidates across Canada/North America. We are a remotefirst company with a headoffice in Toronto. We dont mandate team members to come in on a particular schedule however we encourage team members to come into the office to foster connection with their colleagues on a schedule that works for them personally.
What youll do
- Own the architectural vision for Security Compass software products evolving our core application monolith with care while creating paths toward cleaner separation reuse and longterm sustainability across the portfolio
- Support crossapplication architectural reuse helping define and deliver functionality from SD Elements into adjacent systems when needed
- Drive a missionfocused backlog for nonfunctional needsperformance security scalability and operational simplicitytranslating them into productaware conversations and working with business stakeholders to prioritize
- Work closely with senior engineers and tech leads to turn architectural strategy into clear delivery milestones and measurable outcomes
- Lead conversations around platform deployment ensuring alignment across AWS (EKS) onprem environments and our CI/CD tooling
- Build momentum through influence clarity and credibilitymentoring and partnering with engineers to move forward together
- Act as a technical voice at the table in planning sessions and stakeholder discussions helping weigh tradeoffs and prioritize what matters
- A wellrounded perspective grounded in handson experience building and operating software in production environments ideally spanning both application development and platform infrastructure
What youll need tosucceed
- Experience leading architectural direction for complex realworld systems especially those balancing SaaS and onprem delivery
- Deep understanding of monolithic and distributed systems including service decomposition patterns and experience in significant rewrites of those complex enterprise systems/platforms is a must
- Demonstrated experience leveraging AI in software development or architecture whether through tooling process automation or integrating AI capabilities into realworld systems
- Experience extending or replicating core functionality across multiple applications or systems while maintaining architectural clarity and minimizing duplication
- Fluency in Python/Django AWS Kubernetes and modern DevOps practices along with React and Postgres
- Track record of mentoring senior individual contributors collaborating with product and operational teams and framing architectural decisions clearly
- Comfort with getting into the details when neededhelping unblock teams validate approaches and support delivery
Why Security Compass
- Meaningful Work.We contribute towards making technology in the world more secure and our vision is one of a world where we can trust technology.
- Trust. Its important to us that you trust those you work with and are empowered to be yourself. To build this trust and transparency we encourage open respectful communication.
- Innovation. We encourage you to explore ideas and test new theories both in your work and in your individual career development plan.
- Growth. We make your growth and learning a priority by allocating all our employees with a dedicated learning & growth budget. We give our team members tools and support to be the drivers of their careers and encourage knowledge sharing.
- LifeWork Integration. We create an environment where you can integrate your work with life in a way that makes sense for you with our hybrid or remote working model flexible work hours and unlimited vacation!
- Fun. We could not have good culture without good fun and we dont underestimate its importance. Our casual atmosphere promotes camaraderie fun and helps bring people together.
- Embracing Diversity Inclusion and Equity.We speak up for inclusion and celebrate diversity in thought. Our goal is to create a safe equitable workplace where everyone feels like they belong.
What does the interview process look like
- Phone InterviewYoull start with a 1520minute phone screen with someone from our Recruitment team to learn more about your background and goals for your next role
- Technical Interview Youll be meeting our Director Engineering and one of our Staff Software Engineer for an indepth technical interview
- Hiring Manager Interview Youll meet with the Hiring Manager for a deeper conversation about the role expectations team dynamics and how you can make an impact
- Practical Assessment Youll work through a twopart exercise one strategic one technical giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and how you approach realworld problems
- CultureAdd Interview This is a 30minute virtual meeting with either our Chief People & Culture Officer or CEO to learn how your values align with our CCOAR values of Customer Focus Collaboration Ownership Authenticity and Respect.
This posting is for an existing start imagining your future at Security Compass!
Security Compass is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require any accommodation please inform so that an inclusive and barrier free process can be provided for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process. All information provided will be addressed confidentially.
The listed salary range reflects base pay and may vary based on the candidates qualifications experience and skill level. Final compensation will be determined after evaluating each applicants unique background and skills for the role.
GTA pay range
$190000 $205000 CAD
Employment Type
Full Time
