• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 15 or more years of progressive experience in software engineering, architecture, or platform development.
• 5 or more years of experience in senior technical leadership roles such as VP, SVP, Chief Architect, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated success defining and governing enterprise architecture in complex, multi-product SaaS environments.
• Deep technical expertise across modern software architecture, cloud platforms, DevOps practices, reliability engineering, and SDLC disciplines.
• Proven experience driving technology modernization initiatives in growing or acquired organizations.
• Experience supporting M&A technical due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Strong understanding of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements in enterprise SaaS environments.
• Experience working with globally distributed teams across multiple regions and cultures.
• Possess deep technical expertise, enjoys being hands-on with code, while also possessing the business acumen necessary to effectively present and communicate with executive leadership.
• Exceptional communication and influence skills with the ability to lead through partnership rather than direct authority.