Enterprise Architect at REPAY in Sandy, Utah

Job Description:

ABOUT REPAY
REPAY ("Realtime Electronic Payments" / NASDAQ TICKER: RPAY) is an established and fast-growing publicly traded financial technology and payment processing company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with offices across the country. REPAY enables its customers to accept payments anytime, anywhere, and through any channel while providing a secure, seamless, and enjoyable payment experience for the end consumers. REPAY offers a comprehensive suite of electronic payment and funding solutions, including debit and credit card processing, ACH processing, Instant Funding, and electronic bill payment systems with full IVR, text, and mobile capabilities. The scalability of its products allows merchants of all sizes to add an instant arsenal of intelligent payment technology solutions to their businesses without significant development costs or infrastructure investments.


ABOUT THE ROLE


REPAY is looking for an experienced senior technologist to help us continually improve our payment related architecture. In this role you'll have an opportunity to help REPAY continue the innovative work that has made us a leader in the payments industry. Working with other technology leaders, you and your team will propose solutions to complex business problems, design our systems to take advantage of cutting-edge technology and help integrate platforms as we grow both organically and through acquisition. Your passion to create scalable, flexible, easy to use payment systems and data capabilities will be rewarded in a company that has been a certified as one of Fortune's Best Places to Work for the past 5 years. We are a cloud-first organization and believe that providing excellent platforms for our internal and external customers is job one. If you believe in collaboration, agility, security and using the best technology to solve problems, we want to talk to you!



RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Architectural Design and Strategy:
  
  
  • Develop and maintain the overall architectural roadmap and strategy for REPAY SaaS platforms.
  
  
  • Ensure alignment of the platform architecture with business goals and technology standards.
  
  
  • Define and document architectural patterns, principles, and best practices.
  
  
  
  


• Technology Leadership:
  
  
  • Lead the selection and integration of appropriate technology stacks, frameworks, and tools.
  
  
  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and frameworks to improve the platform.
  
  
  • Ensure the scalability, performance, and security of REPAY SaaS platforms.
  
  
  
  


• Solution Design:
  
  
  • Design and oversee the implementation of complex software systems and services.
  
  
  • Create and manage architectural blueprints, solution designs, and technical specifications.
  
  
  • Ensure that all solutions are effectively integrated and compliant with architectural standards.
  
  
  
  


• Cloud and Infrastructure:
  
  
  • Lead the design and implementation of cloud-based infrastructure, leveraging platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  
  
  • Optimize the use of cloud resources to achieve cost-efficiency and high availability.
  
  
  • Implement robust DevOps practices for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD).
  
  
  
  


• Security and Compliance:
  
  
  • Ensure that the platform meets all relevant security standards and compliance requirements, including PCI and HIPAA.
  
  
  • Implement best practices for data privacy, data encryption, PCI PAN (Primary Account Data) encryption and access control.
  
  
  • Conduct regular architectural security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate risks.
  
  
  • Maintain an architectural risk assessment for REPAY SaaS services.
  
  
  
  


• Technical Leadership and Mentoring:
  
  
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
  
  
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  
  
  • Conduct architectural reviews and provide guidance on technical issues and decisions.
  
  
  
  


• Stakeholder Management:
  
  
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, product managers, and other cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
  
  
  • Communicate complex technical concepts and solutions to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
  
  
  • Participate in strategic planning and contribute to the overall direction of the SaaS platform.
  
  
  
  


• Design Patterns and Best Practices:
  
  
  • Promote the use of industry-standard design patterns, such as microservices, event-driven architecture, and API-first design.
  
  
  • Implement and advocate for best practices in software development, such as code reviews, automated testing, and agile methodologies.
  
  
  • Ensure the maintainability and extensibility of the platform by promoting modular and loosely-coupled designs.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant experience equivalent.


• 10+ years of experience in software architecture and development with a focus on SaaS platforms.


• Experience with large scale payment systems and the associated scaling and security requirements.


• Strong expertise in cloud computing, especially with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.


• Proven experience with architectural frameworks, such as: TOGAF, Zachman, Twelve-factor App, AWS Well Architected Framework.


• Deep understanding of design patterns and best practices in software architecture.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.


• Experience with modern development practices, including Agile and DevOps.


• Strong expertise in scaling .NET and Windows based applications in AWS.


• Deep understanding of serverless technologies, containerization and Kubernetes.

WHY JOIN REPAY.... BECAUSE CULTURE IS EVERYTHING


GROWTH & PEOPLE-CENTERED LEADERSHIP
As the industry-leading financial technology provider in the Consumer Finance and Business to Business spaces, we continue to set the standard for application development and delivery. In 2019, REPAY became a public company listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (RPAY). For the past three consecutive years, we have placed on the ACG® Atlanta Georgia Fast 40, a list recognizing the top 40 fastest-growing middle-market companies in Georgia. REPAY's leadership empowers each team member to make a difference and stretch to their fullest potential. Our dedication to frequent, transparent communication is shown with companywide meetings where our leaders share company vision and encourage employees to ask questions.


FUN WORK ENVIRONMENT & GREAT TEAMS
We offer it all: business to casual dress, great snacks & beverages, and open-air collaborative team settings. REPAY has been certified as a Great Place to Work® company for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. The REPAY team is fun, smart, collaborative, and truly enjoys working together. Making a difference in our local communities - we support several philanthropic initiatives every year to give back to our local communities. We are self-driven, motivated professionals who do not require micro-management to ensure we produce high quality and timely work.


INNOVATION & EDUCATION
We create highly sophisticated payment processing applications and are always pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are constantly revolutionizing the industry by building on new ideas from clients and employees. We provide the resources necessary to ensure new innovations can develop quickly and with quality. We encourage continuing education, including professional conferences and events.


PUTTING OUR PEOPLE FIRST
We believe our people are the best, and we care immensely about their success. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes 100% coverage of employee healthcare premiums and several free benefits, including life insurance, disability insurance, and work-life balance resources. All benefits go into effect day one. Our employees' futures are important to us, which is why we have a 401(k)-employer match and and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. REPAY employees are eligible to participate in our Annual Bonus Program. This bonus award reflects excellent performance of individual contributions and goals achieved during the past year.


REPAY's core values are Excellence, Passion, Innovation, Respect, and Integrity.


REPAY is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we promote a company culture where diversity, equity and inclusion are central. We are committed to build our teams and grow a company in which employees can succeed, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, pregnancy, religion, age (40 and over), disability, service in the uniformed services, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. Celebrating our diverse backgrounds, views and beliefs allows us to embrace what makes us unique and continue to innovate and push the boundaries of what is possible.


We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for hire in California. Additionally, we are not able to sponsor visas. Apply Now