Senior Software Architect: Secure, Scalable SaaS Leader

Cvent, Inc.; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cvent, Inc. is searching for a hands-on Software Architect to lead the development of secure, scalable, and developer-friendly SaaS platforms. You will be responsible for shaping modern engineering practices and improving CI/CD pipelines while mentoring engineers. Ideal candidates should have over 12 years of experience in distributed systems, strong coding skills in Java and TypeScript, and a deep understanding of security principles. The role involves a hybrid work model with 2 days in the office.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience building and architecting distributed systems.
• Experience modernizing engineering practices across teams.
• Strong hands-on coding experience particularly with Java and TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering guild focused on secure practices and architectural consistency.
• Design frameworks and automation tools for improved system reliability.
• Mentor engineers and influence engineering culture.

Skills

Distributed systems

Java

TypeScript

CI/CD automation

Cloud-native services

Security engineering principles

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS

Terraform

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Job description

Cvent, Inc. is searching for a hands-on Software Architect to lead the development of secure, scalable, and developer-friendly SaaS platforms. You will be responsible for shaping modern engineering practices and improving CI/CD pipelines while mentoring engineers. Ideal candidates should have over 12 years of experience in distributed systems, strong coding skills in Java and TypeScript, and a deep understanding of security principles. The role involves a hybrid work model with 2 days in the office.