Chief Architect

Role overview

1) Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or a related field; Master’s degree strongly preferred.

2) Proven experience in Technical Architecture leadership roles especially in high-growth start-ups

3) Strong understanding & POV on recent AI / ML advancements and experience in leading an Engineering team in these areas

4) Entrepreneurial mindset of leading from the front along with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

5) Strong ability to translate business needs into technical solutions that are scalable & reusable in different client scenarios

6) Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and coordination abilities

7) Direct responsibility for delivery and quality of SaaS or similar software offerings

8) In-depth knowledge of cloud technologies, infrastructure planning, and best -in-class engineering practices

Desired Skills

1) At least 10+ years in technology leadership roles

2) Minimum 4 years of experience delivering complex enterprise software solutions

3) Domain experience in Digital commerce or supply chain areas

What would you do here?

1. Technical Leadership

a. Oversee the design, development, and deployment of complex platforms & solutions, ensuring alignment with the company’s and our clients’ business goals.

b. Define and continuously refine engineering processes and best practices to enhance solution quality and speed of delivery.

c. Drive the vision & adoption of the latest AI advancements in our platforms, solutions, and processes towards the goal of improving outcomes & productivity by 5-10x

d. Collaborate closely with project managers and client stakeholders to clarify requirements, set delivery timelines, and ensure customer satisfaction.

2. Platform & Service Integration

a. Ensure the technical architecture of the NOMS platform is built in an abstract and generic way to enable easy & seamless extension into customized client solutions.

b. Identify opportunities to enhance and adapt existing platform functionality based on client requirements and changing market demands.

c. Ensure continuous improvement in both platform and service offerings, driving operational efficiency and scalability.

3. Architecture & Cloud Infrastructure

a. Make strategic decisions on cloud architecture, tooling, and technology stacks to deliver robust, cost-effective, and scalable client solutions.

b. Oversee the planning, deployment, and monitoring of cloud infrastructure to maintain high availability, security, and performance standards.

c. Drive best-in-class processes to ensure system reliability, including proactive monitoring and rapid incident response.

4. Team Building & Management

a. Lead and inspire cross-functional teams (software & test engineers, AI/ML & data scientists, cloud engineers, etc.) to deliver customer-focused solutions on time and within budget.

b. Set high hiring standards and assessment processes, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.

c. Provide regular feedback, mentorship, and skill development opportunities, ensuring that the team maintains top-tier engineering practices.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

a. Serve as the primary technical representative in sales discussions, helping translate business requirements into technical architectures and clear development plans.

b. Articulate Nextuple’s technology vision and architecture to clients, partners, and investors, highlighting the value, scalability, and security of Nextuple’s platforms & solutions.

c. Collaborate with leadership, HR, Operations, and Client Services to align technology initiatives with broader business objectives.

6. Compliance & Thought Leadership

a. Ensure SOC2 and other compliance requirements are met client requirements.

b. Respond promptly to client or prospect InfoSec and other security questionnaires, maintaining trust and transparency with customers.

c. Encourage the team to pursue patents and publications, expanding Nextuple’s intellectual property portfolio