PitchBook Data

StaffSoftwareArchitect

$235–280k Seattle, Washington, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Staff Software Architect at PitchBook Data. Skills: Cloud solutions, Platform architecture, Microservices, Domain Driven Design. Architect services. Design services”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver next suite of services; Build exceptional solutions; Delight customers; Grow business

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem solvers; Break down problems; Creative ways to tackle challenges; Interpret issues; Assess issues; Resolve issues; Select right course of action; Complex challenges; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

No visa sponsorship

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's in Computer Science, 8+ years Software Development, 6+ years Software Development (Master's), 3+ years Software Development (PhD), 4+ years Java, 2+ years microservices development, Experience with Agile environment, Authorized to work in US

Nice to Have

Master's degree, PhD

What You'll Do.

Architect backend components

Design backend components

Develop backend components

Maintain backend components

Architect micro front-end patterns

Design micro front-end patterns

Develop micro front-end patterns

Maintain micro front-end patterns

Perform hands-on development

Define non-functional requirements

Evaluate non-functional requirements

Document architecture evolutions

Communicate architecture

Elaborate architecture with teams

Implement well-designed code

Implement testable code

Implement efficient code

Meet product requirements

Meet coding standards

Meet performance goals

Meet scalability goals

Meet reliability goals

Collaborate with engineers

Collaborate with product managers

Collaborate with stakeholders

Provide technical guidance

Perform architectural reviews

Design end-to-end initiatives

Deliver end-to-end initiatives

Define improvement processes

Participate in improvement processes

Support company vision

Support company values

Model desired behaviors

Encourage desired behaviors

Participate in company initiatives

Participate in projects

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Technical teams; External stakeholders; Internal stakeholders; Cross-functional teams; Global partners

Communication Scope

Adapt communication style; Influence decisions; Promote architecture guidelines; Communicate with stakeholders; Written communication; Verbal communication

Process & Methodology

Agile environment, Software development lifecycle

Full Job Description

At PitchBook, a Morningstar company, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We’re deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company. Our extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means there’s going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. We’re willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence. If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you. About the Role: As a member of the Product and Engineering team at PitchBook, you will be part of a team of big thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers who strive to deepen the positive impact we have on our customers and our company every day. We value curiosity and the drive to find better ways of doing things. We thrive on customer empathy, which remains our focus when creating excellent customer experiences through product innovation. We know that greatness is achieved through collaboration and diverse points of view, so we work closely with partners around the globe. As a team, we assume positive intent in each other’s words and actions, value constructive discussions, and foster a respectful working environment built on integrity, growth, and business value. We invest heavily in our people, who are eager to learn and constantly improve. Join our team and grow with us! As a Staff Software Architect within the Product organization, you will be responsible for architecting and delivering the next suite of services that power the PitchBook platform. You will be essential in guiding one or more technical teams to build exceptional solutions reli

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