Sr. Software Architect

Job Description

Job Description

Please Note : This is a Utah-based hybrid position which will require some regular in-office days each week. Additionally, employment with BambooHR is contingent on passing both a background and credit check.

Essential Job Duties

Looking to work on an award-winning product with some of the best developers the market has to offer? Looking for a role where you can engineer and architect a product but still have a life outside of that? Well, keep reading. As a Senior Software Architect at BambooHR you will work with an exceptional team of talented individuals who live and breathe our Bamboo Values. Although writing code is part of this role, it goes beyond just that. You will have many additional responsibilities such as :

Defining architectural changes that can be implemented incrementally, while minimizing risk

Defining advancements in architecture that roll the software in the right direction

Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to determine architectural priorities

Building, fixing, and improving code, especially high-value code

Training team members on basic practices, new techniques, and past mistakes

Helping the team to be able to build code with confidence

Build reliable AI systems in production, including prompt / version management, evaluation and regression testing, monitoring for drift / quality, and cost performance optimization

Establish responsible AI practices for the team (privacy, data handling, model risk, human-in-the-loop workflows), and contribute to patterns / standards that scale across services

What You Need to Get the Job Done

Bachelor's in technology-related field or equivalent certification in development

At least 10 years of engineering experience with at least 7 of those years having been in software architecture

Experience developing SaaS software utilizing various coding languages including React, PHP, MySQL, etc. and the ability to pick up new languages quickly

Experience with the full lifecycle of software development including the use of version control tools, build management, unit testing systems and API (paradigms)

Experience deploying solutions and provisioning environments with best-practice solutions

Experience with CI / CD and deployment systems

Exceptional communication and collaboration skills

Ability to tactfully and effectively give and receive concrete feedback

Knowledgeable in security best practices, including OWASP Top 10

Familiarity with static analysis and code scanning

Experience delivering AI-backed features end-to-end in a production environment, including integration with LLM APIs or ML Services, and a track record of iterating based on evaluation data and user impact.

Ability to lead technically in ambiguous problem spaces - making sound tradeoffs, mentoring others on AI patterns, and raising the bar on code quality and operational excellence

What You'll Love About Us

• A Great Company Culture that has been recognized by multiple organizations like Inc, and Salt Lake Tribune
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance
• Generous leave policies that include 4 weeks of vacation, 12 company holidays, parental leave, and volunteer time off so you can enjoy quality of life
• 401k plans with up to 6% company match
• $2000 Paid-Paid Vacation bonus
• EAP through Headspace
• Check out all our benefits that benefit you

About Us

At BambooHR, we're building something different : we're building a people intelligence platform that transforms HR and sets people free to do great work! We're a proven market leader driving innovation while building lasting success through thoughtful, sustainable growth. Here, you'll find a place that champions growth : both professional and personal, both individual and collective.

We invest in potential, giving you the space to stretch your capabilities and turn good ideas into reality while providing the safety net of a supportive, values-driven culture. Our approach combines meaningful work with meaningful lives, offering competitive benefits, professional development, and the flexibility to thrive both in and outside the office.

What sets us apart isn't just what we do, but how we do it : with openness, integrity, and a shared commitment to doing the right thing. Join us in creating HR software that makes work better for everyone, while we make work better for you.

BambooHR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you would like to request accommodations, please let your recruiter know.

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