SaaS Architect – Analytics Platform

Qualitrol; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 104,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualitrol in Rochester, NY is seeking a SaaS Architect – Analytics Platform to define and evolve the technical architecture of our Analytics as a Service platform, balancing cloud-native design with on-prem considerations.

You will lead engineering standards, drive AI-assisted development, ensure security, reliability and rapid delivery, and partner with product teams to scale a high-availability SaaS product.

Qualifications

• 10+ years enterprise software development.
• 5+ years architecting SaaS platforms.
• Strong cloud architecture experience.
• Experience designing highly available distributed systems.
• Experience leading engineering teams.
• Deep understanding of DevSecOps.

Responsibilities

• Define the architecture supporting cloud-native analytics services for the Analytics as a Service platform.
• Provide technical leadership across the incubator and guide architecture decisions (Architecture, Design patterns, APIs, Data models, Security, Observability).
• Champion AI-assisted software development including specification-driven development, AI-assisted coding, automated code reviews and testing.
• Establish standards for code quality, DevSecOps, CI/CD, test automation and cloud operations; partner with DevOps for operational excellence.
• Balance long-term architectural vision with hands-on leadership and collaboration with Product Owner and Product Engineers.
• Ensure security, reliability, performance and observability; drive continuous improvement and reduce technical debt.

Skills

Enterprise software development

SaaS architecture

Cloud architecture

Distributed systems

Leadership

DevSecOps

AI-assisted development

Tools

Microsoft Azure

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

Rochester, NY, United StatesSaaS Architect – Analytics PlatformPosition SummaryThe Founding SaaS Architect is responsible for defining and evolving the technical architecture for Qualitrol's Analytics as a Service platform. This individual will establish the engineering standards, architecture and technical direction required to rapidly build secure, scalable and maintainable cloud-native analytics services.The architect will partner closely with the Product Owner and Product Engineers to ensure the platform evolves rapidly while maintaining a high standard of software quality, cybersecurity and operational excellence. Success in this role requires balancing long-term architectural vision with hands-on technical leadership in a fast-paced startup environment.Primary ResponsibilitiesPlatform ArchitectureDefine the architecture supporting:Rotating Machine AnalyticsGrid AnalyticsFuture Analytics ServicesEnsure solutions are:Cloud-native and on premSecureScalableHighly availableMaintainableTechnical LeadershipProvide technical leadership across the incubator.Guide engineering decisions including:ArchitectureDesign patternsAPIsData modelsSecurityPerformanceObservabilityCoach engineers through design reviews and architecture reviews.AI-First EngineeringChampion AI-assisted software development including:Specification-driven developmentAI-assisted codingAutomated code reviewsAutomated testingDocumentation generationTechnical debt reductionContinuously improve engineering productivity through AI-enabled workflows.Engineering ExcellenceEstablish standards for:Code qualityDevSecOpsCI/CDTest automationCloud operationsCybersecurityPartner closely with DevOps to ensure operational excellence.Technology StrategyEvaluate emerging technologies.Lead technical decisions regarding:Cloud platformsAI technologiesData architectureMicroservices and pluginsAPIsEvent-driven systemsEdge-to-cloud integrationRequired Experience10+ years enterprise software development5+ years architecting SaaS platformsStrong cloud architecture experienceExperience designing highly available distributed systemsExperience leading engineering teamsDeep understanding of DevSecOpsPreferred ExperienceExperience with:Microsoft AzureAWSKubernetesEvent-driven architecturesIndustrial IoTIndustrial AnalyticsAI-assisted software developmentSuccess MeasuresWithin 12 months:Scalable SaaS architecture establishedEngineering standards fully adoptedHigh deployment frequency achievedHigh platform availability maintainedAI-assisted development adopted across the engineering teamTechnical debt actively managedTravel10% global travel#LI-PW1Ralliant Corporation OverviewRalliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.About QualitrolQUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers’ needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition-based monitoring.We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail] RangeThe salary range for this position (in local currency) is 104300.00-193700.00