Application Architect

Later is founded on two success stories that began in 2014: Mavrck, the industry-leading influencer marketing solution (now Later Influence™), and Later, the best social media management platform (now Later Social™) and first-to-market link in bio tool, Later Link in Bio. In 2024, Mavrck and Later officially joined together as one unified business, with a shared vision: to enable the world to make a living with their creativity. We're now on a mission to build the world's first Social Revenue Platform.

We're trusted by the top social platforms, with partnerships and integrations with Meta, TikTok, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest.

We enable marketers to create high-performing content and engage in authentic collaborations with creators to reach new audiences, drive engagement, and generate predictable ROI. 

About this position: The software Application Architect will play a critical role in defining and overseeing the architecture of our software systems, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and aligned with the company's business goals. This role requires a seasoned professional with deep technical expertise who can lead the technical strategy for multiple projects and collaborate across teams to deliver world-class software.

What you'll be doing: Architectural Design: Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure architecture for applications and platforms that meet the company's needs and vision. Technical Leadership: Guide software engineering teams through complex technical challenges, providing mentorship and support on best practices, architectural principles, and design patterns. System Integration: Collaborate with other stakeholders (e.g., product managers, QA teams) to ensure seamless integration with existing systems and third-party solutions. Innovation & Optimization: Lead efforts to adopt new technologies, frameworks, and tools, as well as drive optimization and performance tuning in systems. Documentation: Ensure detailed technical documentation for all architectural decisions and configurations. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, developers, and other architects to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions. Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the architecture and develop mitigation strategies to address them proactively. Compliance and Security: Ensure that the architecture adheres to industry standards and regulatory requirements, implementing security best practices to protect data and systems. Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor the performance of the applications and infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency. Continuous Learning and Improvement: Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, incorporating new knowledge into architectural practices and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement within the team. Prototyping and Proof of Concepts: Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept projects to evaluate the feasibility of new technologies and solutions before full-scale implementation. Customer-Focused Design: Ensure that architectural decisions prioritize user experience and customer satisfaction, creating solutions that are both effective and user-friendly. We are committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career. If you identify with any of the following, we encourage you to apply!

7+ years of experience in software development and architecture, with a strong focus on designing and implementing large-scale, high-performance, and secure systems. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred). Strong experience with React and NodeJS. Proficiency with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is highly preferred. Proficient in designing scalable microservices architectures, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architectures. Experience with DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines to automate and streamline development processes. Hands-on experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools. Familiarity with agile methodologies and development practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban). Strong understanding of databases (both SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling. Knowledge of security best practices and protocols, especially related to cloud-based architectures. Experience leading and mentoring software engineering teams, guiding them through complex technical challenges and promoting best practices. You must possess the ability to influence and inspire teams without direct authority. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex technical issues. Ability to stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, and incorporate new knowledge into architectural practices. Experience collaborating with DevOps and other architects to ensure seamless system integration and deployment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to evolving business requirements. How you work:  You're proactive and results-driven, always taking initiative, aligning your actions with company goals, and delivering consistent outcomes.  Strategic and forward-thinking, you balance immediate needs with long-term opportunities to drive impactful, innovative results. Your curiosity fuels success, keeping you sharp on industry trends, competition, and our cross-functional business dynamics.  Adaptable and resourceful, you handle shifting priorities with ease, manage your time effectively, and know when to ask for support. You share insights to help the team stay ahead and make informed decisions. You bring positivity and resilience to every challenge, tackling obstacles with grit and optimism that inspires those around you.  You lead with emotional intelligence, building trust, supporting others, encouraging growth, and fostering strong relationships through empathy and collaboration.  Our approach to compensation: We take a market-based & data-driven approach to compensation. We leverage data from trusted third-party compensation sources to help us understand the market value of a role based on function, level, geographic location, and scope. We evaluate compensation bi-annually, including performance and market-related factors.

Our salaries are benchmarked against market Total Cash Compensation for the geographic location of our job posting. Compensation for some roles is structured as On Target Earnings (OTE = base + commission/variable) while for others it is structured as Salary only.

To comply with local legislation and ensure transparency, we share salary ranges on all job postings. Skills, experience and other factors help determine the final salary we offer which may vary from the original range posted. 

Additionally, all permanent team members are granted stock options and are eligible to participate in various benefits plans as part of their overall compensation package.

Salary Range: 

$140,000 - 175,000

*Co-op team members, independent contractors, and freelancers are not eligible for company benefits.  #LI-Hybrid   Where we work We have hubs in Boston, MA; Vancouver, BC; Toronto, ON; and Vancouver, WA. We post our positions in the location(s) where we are open to having the successful candidate be located. 

Diversity, inclusion, and accessibility At Later, we are committed to fostering a culture rooted in an inclusion-first mindset at every level of the company, embracing the importance of hiring and building teams for culture add rather than culture fit. We openly build and maintain unbiased hiring, pay, and promotion practices to create a foundation for an equitable workplace, paving the way for systemic change.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or age. Please let us know if you require any accommodations or support during the recruitment process.