Senior Software Architect

Who Are We?

Partner.Co is a global health and wellness company that partners with independent Brand Partners to help people achieve a body, business, and lifestyle they love. Through a process we call Partnership Marketing, we provide Brand Partners with everything they need to build their business, including high-demand products in the wellness, fitness, skincare, and personal care spaces, plus logistics, operations, marketing, and more. Our Brand Partners build their business by referring people to the suite of Partner.Co products are rewarded with money, travel, recognition, and fun events.

Our Culture

Partner.Co is headquartered in Puerto Rico, with our Innovation Center in Lehi, Utah, and offices worldwide. Our global presence allows our corporate staff to work with different cultures as we collaborate and grow as one high-performing, energetic team. We cultivate a collaborative culture where we work hard together and have fun while we do it! No matter your role, your impact is noted, and all ideas are encouraged.

We're passionate about health! As an employee, you can join our Employee Transformation Group, where you can gain guidance, support and free products for your personal wellness goals, and, of course, friends to cheer for you along the way!

Job Summary

The Senior Software Architect will play a key role in modernizing our global enterprise CRM platform while ensuring the seamless operation of mission-critical systems. This role combines architectural leadership for our cloud transformation with the management of essential legacy systems. The Architect will drive the transition from a monolithic architecture to a Cloud-based microservices platform, all while maintaining the stability and performance of existing Oracle-based solutions. Key responsibilities include planning, designing, and developing core CRM, order, commission systems, and related applications and services. Leveraging a deep understanding of business needs, the Architect will translate these requirements into scalable and efficient software and system components.

In this role, the Architect will also explore opportunities to integrate artificial intelligence tools, identifying areas where AI can enhance efficiency, automate tasks, and improve decision-making processes, thereby aligning with the company's strategy to proactively address business challenges.

In addition to providing strategic direction, this role will offer technical guidance to both management and software engineers, ensuring that solutions are closely aligned with business objectives. The Senior Software Architect will be instrumental in fostering innovation and excellence within the team, driving the implementation of software solutions that not only enhance operational efficiency but also promote growth and sustain the company's competitive edge.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the architectural design and implementation of cloud-native microservices utilizing modern cloud-based technologies
Maintain and enhance mission-critical CRM, order management, and commission systems serving global operations
Design scalable solutions that bridge legacy systems with modern cloud architecture
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams
Drive architectural decisions that align with business objectives and global scalability requirements
Establish best practices for system security, performance, and reliability
Identify and explore opportunities for AI integration to automate processes and enhance system capabilities in alignment with business objectives and future growth strategies.
Work with company departments to design, implement, and improve Customer-focused solutions that allow our independent Brand Partners to grow their businesses and drive customer satisfaction.
Lead knowledge capture and documentation initiatives
Technical Requirements:

Deep expertise in AWS cloud services
High level of proficiency in Java microservices development using modern frameworks
Expert in business-driven and scalable database design, including indexes, constraints, partitioning, etc.
High level of proficiency in principles and patterns of Domain-Driven Design and Test-Driven Development
Experience with online API documentation management
Extensive experience with Oracle databases, PL/SQL, and large-scale data management
Strong background in API design, development, and documentation
Experience modernizing legacy systems and managing technical debt
Knowledge of Embarcadero Delphi and object-oriented design a plus
Proven track record in distributed systems architecture
Leadership & Soft Skills:

Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives without direct authority
Excellence in technical communication across both internal and external teams
Strong stakeholder management and influence skills
Ability to balance competing priorities under pressure
Experience documenting complex systems and processes
Additional languages beneficial for international collaboration
Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and/or demonstrated Software Architecture experience.
7+ years of software architecture experience
2+ years of cloud architecture experience
Proven experience in legacy system modernization
Experience with global, distributed systems preferred
Critical Success Factors:

Ability to understand and modernize complex legacy systems
Success in major architectural transformations
Excellence in balancing maintenance, innovation, and exploration of emerging technologies like AI to enhance business outcomes.
Strong collaboration skills with global teams
Ability to make and defend architectural decisions
Project Context:

Leading 12+ month initiative to transform a monolithic CRM system into microservices architecture while maintaining business continuity.

Why Join Us?
This role is not just about maintaining systems but shaping the future of a critical architecture that supports global operations. If you are a technical visionary with a passion for both modernizing and leading at scale, and if you thrive in high-impact, high-ownership roles, we encourage you to apply.

Work Arrangement:

Adequate home office setup, including a quiet and distraction-free workspace and high-speed internet access.
Ability to work effectively from a remote location, ensuring a professional and organized environment conducive to focused work.
Familiarity with remote communication tools (e.g., video conferencing, collaboration platforms) to engage in virtual meetings and discussions.
Required to be available for critical system support
Flexible schedule to accommodate global team collaboration