VP, Architecture

Summary

Join COMPLY as the VP of Architecture, a pivotal individual contributor role reporting to the CTO. Shape our technology strategy and architectural direction, driving innovation across our product portfolio and integrating AI capabilities. Define and communicate a long-term architectural vision, breaking it down into actionable programs. Collaborate with engineering, product, operations, and security teams, serving as the architecture authority. Analyze and share the current state architecture, translating complex technical concepts to various stakeholders. Design and build future AI platforms, integrating them into COMPLY’s compliance offerings. Contribute hands-on by writing code and working with clients for seamless product integration. Collaborate with Product Management to ensure architectural decisions align with customer needs and deliver tangible value.

Requirements

• Deep experience in .NET application architecture and best practices
• Expertise with one of more cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, GCP
• Strong knowledge of cloud architectures and transformation, including SaaS, PaaS, microservices, and AI platform design
• Ability to apply architecture frameworks and methodologies (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) to formally document and communicate system architectures
• 15+ years of progressive software development and architecture experience, with recent experience as a principal or chief architect
• Proven ability to lead without authority, influencing design and implementation decisions across multiple teams and products
• Strong understanding of the financial services domain, especially securities and trading systems, compliance workflows, and regulatory technology
• Experience designing scalable enterprise platforms and translating architectural strategies into actionable roadmaps
• Hands-on ability to develop POCs, evaluate technologies, and guide implementation best practices
• Opinionated about SDLC and software development best practices
• Strong problem solving skills with a bias for action
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage confidently across executives, technical teams, and clients
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills to drive architectural buy-in and alignment
• Demonstrated empathy for end users and a passion for building platforms that solve real business problems efficiently

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a long-term architectural vision that ensures platform scalability, efficiency, and flexibility to support COMPLY’s growth
• Break down this vision into actionable, executable programs aligned with product and business priorities
• Direct and influence the architecture of COMPLY’s platform by working closely with engineering, product, operations, and security teams
• Serve as the architecture authority, ensuring technical decisions align with enterprise goals and customer needs
• Quickly analyze, capture, and share the current state architecture through clear presentations, diagrams, and documentation
• Translate complex technical concepts to stakeholders at all levels, including executives, developers, operations, and non-technical business stakeholders, using language tailored to each audience
• Design and build future AI platforms, integrating them into COMPLY’s compliance offerings to create differentiated client value
• Drive the integration of multiple product platforms into a unified compliance ecosystem, leveraging modern cloud-native architectures
• Write code as needed, leading proofs of concept (POCs) to validate architectural strategies and demonstrate feasibility
• Work with clients to integrate COMPLY’s products into their enterprise platforms, ensuring seamless and secure deployments
• Collaborate closely with Product Management teams to ensure architectural decisions align with customer pain points and deliver tangible value

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance at little to no cost starting on day one
• 401k with a company match
• Supplemental benefits at a discounted rate including home, auto and pet insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Professional Development reimbursements
• Remote opportunities available for most positions
• Time to get together in person for company happy hours, team offsites and more