Zilliant

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Zilliant is a SaaS company on a mission to eliminate Pricing Anxiety and turn pricing into a strategic advantage for our customers. Guided by our values—People First, Trust, Accountability, Impact, and Innovation—we deliver intelligent solutions that align teams, build confidence, and drive sustainable growth. We know our business is about more than just software—it’s about the people who power it, from our dedicated team to the customers we serve. Zilliant is looking for an innovative Architect to join our forward-thinking team. As an Architect, you'll spearhead the design and implementation of cutting-edge solutions that drive our company's technological advancements. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, internal stakeholders, and external teams while reporting directly to the CTO. What You’ll Do: Lead the architectural design and development efforts for complex software projects. Collaborate with teams to define technical roadmaps and ensure alignment with business goals. Assess and refine existing architectures, implementing enhancements to improve scalability and performance. Guide and mentor the technical team, providing insights and best practices for system design and development. Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends, integrating them into architectural strategies to enhance product offerings Who You Are: An innovative thinker capable of devising and implementing cutting-edge software solutions. A strategic problem-solver with exceptional analytical abilities and a track record of delivering robust architectures. A collaborative communicator adept at conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. A visionary leader with a passion for guiding and inspiring teams towards architectural excellence. An adaptable professional capable of navigating evolving technology landscapes while maintaining a focus on business objectives What You’ll Need: 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5+ years in an architect or principal engineer role. Proficiency in Java, Python, and TypeScript, with hands-on knowledge across backend, frontend, and data systems. Hands‑on experience with public cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), containers/Kubernetes, and IaC (e.g., Terraform). Deep experience designing cloud-native SaaS applications (preferably on AWS or Azure). Strong understanding of microservices, APIs (REST/GraphQL), event-driven design, and distributed systems. Expertise in data modeling, integration, and API-first design. Solid grounding in scalability, performance tuning, and system security. What You’ll Enjoy: Full benefits package including medical, dental, and 401k plans with a company match Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy to ensure a solid work/life balance Monthly Zilliant Zen Days to rest and recharge Comprehensive parental leave to provide time to bond with new family members Volunteer Time Off (VTO) policy to give back and contribute to your local community Remote or Hybrid work schedule, depending on team and personal preferences The financial and strategic backing of Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP) Zilliant is committed to creating a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusivity. We are dedicated to revealing relevant opportunities to elevate equity, promote diversity, and lead with purpose. Zilliant is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides an environment of diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) to all employees and applicants, regardless of a person’s age, race, color, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, military or veteran status, national origin, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.