Senior Software Architect

What we do Founded in 2015, ReUp Education is the only organization that focuses exclusively on helping colleges and universities engage and re-enroll the more than 40 million US residents who have "stopped out" and support them until graduation, through our patented technology-enabled service. To date, we have re-enrolled over 57,000 students for our university partners. As of July 2025, ReUp Education partners with 140 active schools and a total of 1.78 million learners. To date, ReUp Education has helped 7,960 learners graduate. Today we build regional marketplaces to connect the supply of educational opportunities with the demand for skilled and credentialed workforce professionals. About the role ReUp Education is looking for a Senior Software Architect to modernize our platform and build the technical foundation that will power the next generation of AI-driven learner and partner experiences. This is not a greenfield role. You will inherit a real system - one with years of accumulated decisions, tight integrations, and legacy components that need to be understood, untangled, and evolved with care. If you are energized by that challenge as much as by designing what comes next, this role is for you. You will be embedded in our engineering teams, working closely with engineers and product leadership to define the architecture that makes our platform scalable, maintainable, and AI-ready. Your scope is our entire ecosystem - application services, APIs, third-party integrations, and the systems that connect them. This is a player-coach role. You will not only define the architecture - you will implement it alongside the team. At our size, the most impactful architect writes code, leads by example, and stays close to the work. What you'll do This role is accountable for architectural direction across the platform, partnering with Engineering and Product leadership to align decisions and execution. Own Platform Architecture Define and evolve the end-to-end architecture across application services, APIs, and integrations, ensuring the platform is scalable, maintainable, and AI-ready. Lead Modernization of Legacy Systems Assess existing systems, identify architectural debt, and drive pragmatic migration strategies that reduce risk while enabling future capabilities. Design Integration & System Patterns Establish scalable, decoupled integration patterns across internal systems and third-party platforms (e.g., CRM, marketing, data providers). Set Technical Direction & Standards Define and enforce architectural principles (e.g., microservices, event-driven systems, API design) through design reviews, hands-on guidance, and influence across teams. Enable AI-Ready Architecture Design systems that support AI capabilities, including LLM integrations, agentic workflows, and event-driven architectures that combine deterministic and AI-driven decisioning. Drive Technical Trade-offs & Prioritization Evaluate technology choices and technical debt in the context of business priorities, clearly communicating trade-offs and holding standards over short-term fixes. Mentor & Lead Through Influence Raise the technical bar across teams by mentoring engineers and partnering with Product and leadership to translate business needs into durable technical decisions. Qualifications Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often only apply to jobs if they meet all of the qualifications. However, no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. ReUp encourages you to break that statistic and to apply. We look forward to your application. 7+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in a software or solutions architecture role in a data-intensive context Proven track record modernizing legacy systems and designing scalable, distributed architectures Experience building AI-ready platforms, including LLM integrations and event-driven systems Deep expertise in cloud-native architecture (AWS or similar) and modern backend development (e.g., Python, TypeScript) Strong judgment in balancing technical debt, system reliability, and long-term scalability Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, mentor engineers, and drive architectural adoption across teams Comfortable operating as a hands-on “player-coach” in a fast-moving environment Nice to Have(s): Experience with CRM / marketing platform integrations (e.g., Salesforce, Iterable) Exposure to modern data stack / ELT environments Compensation & Benefits Compensation : Base Salary between $190,000-210,000 commensurate with experience Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees We pay 100% of the employee's premium and 50% of any dependents' premiums Contribute up to $1000 to employee HSA/$2000 to employee + dependent HSA PPO Buy-up plan available FSA available Company paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance for employee Flexible time off Hybrid work opportunity Up to 80 hours of dedicated sick time annually to support your well-being and work-life balance 16 paid holidays per year (including Juneteenth and the last week of the calendar year) Company wellness days (2 per year) Day of Service (Paid day for volunteering) 401(k) plan Paid parental leave (12 weeks primary parental leave, 6 weeks secondary parental leave) Discounted Pet Insurance Free Headspace subscription A diverse team that fosters a high level of collaboration despite being highly distributed Location Hybrid : This hybrid role can combine the best of both worlds: in-person collaboration in our Austin, TX office for 2-3 days per week, and the flexibility of remote work. Company Culture REDEFINE THE POSSIBLE * INNOVATE WITH PURPOSE * RESILIENT BY DESIGN * ACHIEVE BEYOND EXPECTATIONS * THRIVE TOGETHER At ReUp, our values guide everything we do. We redefine the possible by bringing energy, boldness, and vision to every challenge, breaking barriers and delivering outcomes that redefine success. We innovate with purpose , developing impactful solutions that inspire our partners, learners, and teams—always rooted in balance, authentic collaboration, and integrity. We are resilient by design , empowering learners, teams, and organizations to adapt, grow, and lead with strength in a changing world. We achieve beyond expectations by harnessing the power of data and evidence-based strategies to deliver measurable, outsized results that create lasting impact for all stakeholders. And we thrive together , believing that through collective action, opportunities are not finite and limited but expandable, creating an ecosystem of growth and collaboration. ReUp Education is an equal-opportunity employer. Our company values diversity and believes diverse teams make innovation possible. We encourage all qualified applicants from any race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics to apply. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship or work authorization transfers for this position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship