Chief Software Architect - Ontario, Canada - Sage Recruiting

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    Location: Sudbury, Ontario: Relocation Assistance Provided

    Hybrid Remote 3-5 days in office

    Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 per year

    About Us: Our client is a dynamic startup in the corporate wellness sector, dedicated to revolutionizing employee well-being through innovative products and services. With a focus on creating impactful solutions, we are committed to building a healthier, happier workforce.

    Position Overview: As the Chief Architect at our client, you will play a pivotal role in the redevelopment of our product from the ground up, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and coding best practices. Reporting directly to the Chief Product Officer (CPO), you will lead the design and development efforts, ensuring a robust, scalable, and innovative architecture that aligns with our strategic objectives.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Lead backend development efforts with a concentration on architecture and coding best practices.
    • Oversee frontend and mobile development, ensuring seamless integration with backend systems.
    • Architect and build complex Software as a Service (SaaS) applications, focusing on scalability and performance.
    • Define and implement the technology stack, including:
    • Backend
    • Frontend
    • Mobile: Native applications (not hybrid)
    • Design high-level architecture for backend systems, emphasizing modularity and flexibility.
    • Manage infrastructure, including cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), to support the scalability and reliability of the application.
    • Lead the hiring process for the development team, attracting top talent and fostering a collaborative culture.
    • Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for leveraging machine learning in the product.
    • Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models and algorithms to solve business problems and improve product features.
    • Collect, preprocess, and analyze data to extract meaningful insights and features for modeling.
    • Evaluate model performance, iterate on models, and optimize for accuracy, scalability, and efficiency.
    • Implement and maintain pipelines for data ingestion, processing, and model training.

    Qualifications:

    • Extensive experience in backend development
    • Strong knowledge of API design and implementation.
    • Experience in frontend development using modern frameworks
    • Proven expertise in native mobile application development.
    • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure providers such as AWS or Azure.
    • Demonstrated experience building software applications ground up.
    • Strong foundation in machine learning algorithms, techniques, and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
    • Experience with model evaluation, validation, and deployment in real-world applications.
    • Prior experience leading development teams and hiring top talent.
    • Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for product innovation.
    • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and drive results.

    Perks:

    • Competitive salary, equity and benefits package
    • Opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing industry
    • Collaborative and innovative work environment
    • Professional growth and development opportunities

    If you're a seasoned architect with a passion for building innovative products and leading talented teams, we want to hear from you Join us in shaping the future of corporate wellness.

    To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're excited about this opportunity.