Staff Software Architect at PitchBook

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Technology, Data AnalyticsIndustries

Requirements

Broad and deep experience in building and delivering comprehensive cloud solutions
Full understanding of the team’s business domain
Strong analytical skills to break down abstract and complex problems into smaller problems
Ability to apply Domain Driven Design approaches, such as identifying bounded contexts and establishing decomposition processes
Capability to devise solutions based on limited information and precedent to tackle challenges creatively
Ability to interpret, assess, and resolve a wide range of issues and select the right course of action
Experience collaborating with external and internal stakeholders of different roles, backgrounds, and varying degrees of domain understanding
Adaptable communication style based on the audience
Ability to influence decisions to build optimal solutions to complex challenges
Technical expertise in a broad set of domains to promote architecture guidelines, principles, and practices across teams
Ability to drive consistency and alignment for cross-cutting concerns using influence and effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Growth mindset, willingness to solicit feedback, engage with empathy, and help create a culture of belonging, teamwork, and purpose

Responsibilities

Architecting and delivering the next suite of services that power the PitchBook platform
Guiding one or more technical teams to build exceptional solutions relied upon by thousands of PitchBook customers every day
Working with PitchBook professionals around the world to delight customers and grow the business
Shaping principles and practices and capturing just-in-time decisions based on trade-off analysis
Collaborating with stakeholders to influence decisions and build optimal solutions to complex challenges
Promoting architecture guidelines, principles, and practices across team(s)
Driving consistency and alignment for cross-cutting concerns

Skills

Software Architecture

Microservices

Platform Development

Team Leadership

Technical Guidance

Product Engineering

PitchBook

Provider of private market data insights

About PitchBook

PitchBook provides detailed information and insights on private market data, focusing on venture capital, private equity, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Its main product is the PitchBook Platform, which consists of various software applications that allow users to access a vast database of information about companies, deals, investors, and funds. This platform is subscription-based, meaning clients pay for different levels of access based on their needs. PitchBook stands out from competitors by offering comprehensive data that is essential for investment professionals, business executives, and advisors, particularly in Europe and North America. The company's goal is to empower its clients to make informed investment decisions and stay updated on market trends.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters

2007Year Founded

$13.4MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Quantitative Finance, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible work program

Generous PTO

Paid sick days

Company-wide days off

Learning & development opportunities

401k & company matching

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA+FSA Accounts

Paid parental leave

Transportation stipend

Team building & company-wide events

Risks

Leadership transition risk as founder John Gabbert steps down from CEO role.

Increased competition from platforms like Intapp's DealCloud challenges PitchBook's market position.

Potential over-reliance on the North American market exposes PitchBook to regional downturns.

Differentiation

PitchBook offers comprehensive data on venture capital, private equity, and M&A.

The PitchBook Platform provides award-winning software applications for unparalleled data insights.

PitchBook serves a diverse clientele, including investment professionals and business executives.

Upsides

Increased demand for ESG data presents a new expansion opportunity for PitchBook.

The rise of SPACs creates a market for SPAC-related insights on PitchBook's platform.

Growing interest in secondary market transactions could expand PitchBook's database offerings.

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