Chief Architect

At project44, we’re on a mission to make supply chains work. With Movement, our High-Velocity Supply Chain Platform, project44 optimizes the movement of products globally, delivering unparalleled resiliency, sustainability, and value for our customers. We operate the world's most trusted end-to-end visibility platform, tracking over 1 billion shipments annually for over 1,300 leading brands across manufacturing, automotive, retail, life sciences, food & beverage, and oil, chemical & gas industries. Recently named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Company’s List, project44 is headquartered in Chicago with a diverse global team and growing.   If you’re eager to be part of a winning team that works together to solve some of the most challenging supply chain issues, let’s talk.   Role Overview:   We are seeking a visionary and accomplished Chief Architect to join our forward-thinking team. As a pivotal technical leader, you will drive innovation, define our architectural strategy, and lead the design of our cutting-edge solutions. You will play a critical role in shaping our technology roadmap, ensuring the scalability, performance, and security of our systems.     Responsibilities:   Architectural Leadership : Drive the architectural vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.   Innovation: Identify and implement emerging technologies and industry trends to maintain our competitive edge.   System Design: Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance software solutions, ensuring they meet rigorous quality and security standards.   Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and operations, to deliver robust and reliable solutions.   Mentorship: Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence.   Governance : Establish and enforce architectural standards, best practices, and guidelines across the organization.   Stakeholder Communication: Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring a clear understanding of architectural decisions and their impacts.   Qualifications:   Experience: Minimum of 15 years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or architectural role.   Technical Expertise: Proven track record of delivering complex, production-grade software products. Expertise in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C++) and a deep understanding of software development methodologies.   Architectural Knowledge: Strong knowledge of architectural patterns, microservices, cloud technologies, and distributed systems.   Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities, capable of addressing the most challenging technical issues.   Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate architectural concepts and influence stakeholders.   Education : Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications are a plus.   Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills with a proven ability to inspire and lead high-performing engineering teams.     Preferred Qualifications:   Industry Experience: Experience in SaaS or Supply Chain is highly desirable.   Cloud Expertise: Deep understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-native architectures.   Security Focus: Strong understanding of security best practices and experience in designing secure software solutions.   Agile Methodologies: Experience with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.