Principal Engineer / Application Architect
Job Description
Finalsite is the preferred website, communications, enrollment, and marketing platform of more than 7,000 schools and school districts in 119 countries around the world. The company’s people, products and services transform how schools connect and engage with their community, recruit students and staff, and fundraise; while managing the complex requirements around data privacy, accessibility, hosting and security. Finalsite products and services include award-winning website designs, a robust content management system, mass communications tools, a powerful enrollment management system, innovative inbound marketing tools, data integration, training, support and marketing consulting. Finalsite is headquartered in Glastonbury, CT, USA with employees who work remotely in nearly every state in the U.S. as well as Europe, South America, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.finalsite.com.
Vision
To build innovative solutions that elevate school engagement.
Summary of the Role
We are seeking a SaaS Architect to lead the design, optimization, and next evolution of our Ruby on Rails, ColdFusion, and SQL Server-based application architecture hosted in GCP. This role will be responsible for establishing the framework and technical direction for our modular front-end and backend integration layer - enabling scalable, resilient, and efficient development across multiple teams.
This architect will focus on evolving the architecture of the Composer CMS platform - Finalsite’s flagship content management solution - ensuring a scalable, modular platform that delivers high performance,accessibility, and an excellent user experience for our global education customers.
Location
100% Remote - Anywhere within Poland - Our Poland office is located in Krakow (B2B Contract)
Finalsite is a global company and to enable strong collaboration, we have established common core working hours. Candidates should be comfortable working from 10:00-19:00 CEST, with core working hours being 16:00-19:00 CEST
Essential Functions:
Collaborate with engineering, product, and design teams to align architecture with business goals and user experience.
Lead technical decision-making and provide best practices for designing, building, and maintaining composable components.
Ensure system scalability, performance, and maintainability through smart architectural decisions.
Modernize the application as needed and evaluate new technologies and frameworks to continually enhance the platform's capabilities.
Hands-on contribution to the code base in writing and reviewing work.
Support key customers and system troubleshooting as needed.
Drive technical standards, patterns, and reusable infrastructure that enable distributed teams to build consistently.
Contribute to a better developer environment and more efficient code delivery pipeline.
Define and evolve the application architecture to decompose monolithic aspects, support scalable micro frontends, modular services, and seamless integration across platforms.
Mentor engineering teams on implementing the application framework effectively.
Own the documentation and communication of architectural guidelines and decisions.
Guide frontend modernization of Composer’s UI using design tokens, shared libraries, and consistent theming.
Champion accessibility (WCAG 2.1+), SEO, and internationalization best practices in Composer's architecture.
Qualifications and Skills
8+ years of experience in software engineering or architecture roles.
Proven experience in composable architectures, micro frontends, and platform engineering.
Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (ideally GCP), CI/CD, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and API gateways.
Deep expertise with the majority of products in our stack, such as, Ruby on Rails, CSS, HTML, Javascript, Typescript. Experience with modern frameworks (e.g., React, Vue) and component design systems also desired.
Development experience with ColdFusion, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server highly desired.
Understanding of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and their technical implementation.
Familiarity with tools like Backstage, Module Federation, or similar platforms is a plus.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Experience working in enterprise SaaS or complex web applications.
Familiarity with design tokens, dynamic theming, and shared libraries.
Passion for developer experience, automation, and scalable architecture.
Benefits:
Executive Engagement: Direct interaction and support from senior executives, offering significant opportunities for career visibility and impact.
Technological Innovation: Access to the latest technologies with the freedom to explore and propose new, innovative solutions.
Professional Growth: A nurturing environment for professional development and growth, focusing on individual talents and ambitions.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Finalsite offers 100% fully remote employment opportunities, however, these opportunities are limited to permanent residents of Poland. Current residency, as well as continued residency, within Poland is required to obtain (and retain) employment with Finalsite.
DISCLOSURES
Finalsite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact Finalsite's People Operations Team. Finalsite is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Finalsite will ensure that persons with disabilities or special needs are provided a reasonable accommodation. Ensure your Finalsite job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of verbal communication and ensure all email correspondence is from a finalsite.com email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at finalsite.com/jobs.
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Principal Engineer / Application Architect
Job Description
Finalsite is the preferred website, communications, enrollment, and marketing platform of more than 7,000 schools and school districts in 119 countries around the world. The company’s people, products and services transform how schools connect and engage with their community, recruit students and staff, and fundraise; while managing the complex requirements around data privacy, accessibility, hosting and security. Finalsite products and services include award-winning website designs, a robust content management system, mass communications tools, a powerful enrollment management system, innovative inbound marketing tools, data integration, training, support and marketing consulting. Finalsite is headquartered in Glastonbury, CT, USA with employees who work remotely in nearly every state in the U.S. as well as Europe, South America, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.finalsite.com.
Vision
To build innovative solutions that elevate school engagement.
Summary of the Role
We are seeking a SaaS Architect to lead the design, optimization, and next evolution of our Ruby on Rails, ColdFusion, and SQL Server-based application architecture hosted in GCP. This role will be responsible for establishing the framework and technical direction for our modular front-end and backend integration layer - enabling scalable, resilient, and efficient development across multiple teams.
This architect will focus on evolving the architecture of the Composer CMS platform - Finalsite’s flagship content management solution - ensuring a scalable, modular platform that delivers high performance,accessibility, and an excellent user experience for our global education customers.
Location
100% Remote - Anywhere within Poland - Our Poland office is located in Krakow (B2B Contract)
Finalsite is a global company and to enable strong collaboration, we have established common core working hours. Candidates should be comfortable working from 10:00-19:00 CEST, with core working hours being 16:00-19:00 CEST
Essential Functions:
Collaborate with engineering, product, and design teams to align architecture with business goals and user experience.
Lead technical decision-making and provide best practices for designing, building, and maintaining composable components.
Ensure system scalability, performance, and maintainability through smart architectural decisions.
Modernize the application as needed and evaluate new technologies and frameworks to continually enhance the platform's capabilities.
Hands-on contribution to the code base in writing and reviewing work.
Support key customers and system troubleshooting as needed.
Drive technical standards, patterns, and reusable infrastructure that enable distributed teams to build consistently.
Contribute to a better developer environment and more efficient code delivery pipeline.
Define and evolve the application architecture to decompose monolithic aspects, support scalable micro frontends, modular services, and seamless integration across platforms.
Mentor engineering teams on implementing the application framework effectively.
Own the documentation and communication of architectural guidelines and decisions.
Guide frontend modernization of Composer’s UI using design tokens, shared libraries, and consistent theming.
Champion accessibility (WCAG 2.1+), SEO, and internationalization best practices in Composer's architecture.
Qualifications and Skills
8+ years of experience in software engineering or architecture roles.
Proven experience in composable architectures, micro frontends, and platform engineering.
Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (ideally GCP), CI/CD, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and API gateways.
Deep expertise with the majority of products in our stack, such as, Ruby on Rails, CSS, HTML, Javascript, Typescript. Experience with modern frameworks (e.g., React, Vue) and component design systems also desired.
Development experience with ColdFusion, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server highly desired.
Understanding of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and their technical implementation.
Familiarity with tools like Backstage, Module Federation, or similar platforms is a plus.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Experience working in enterprise SaaS or complex web applications.
Familiarity with design tokens, dynamic theming, and shared libraries.
Passion for developer experience, automation, and scalable architecture.
Benefits:
Executive Engagement: Direct interaction and support from senior executives, offering significant opportunities for career visibility and impact.
Technological Innovation: Access to the latest technologies with the freedom to explore and propose new, innovative solutions.
Professional Growth: A nurturing environment for professional development and growth, focusing on individual talents and ambitions.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Finalsite offers 100% fully remote employment opportunities, however, these opportunities are limited to permanent residents of Poland. Current residency, as well as continued residency, within Poland is required to obtain (and retain) employment with Finalsite.
DISCLOSURES
Finalsite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact Finalsite's People Operations Team. Finalsite is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Finalsite will ensure that persons with disabilities or special needs are provided a reasonable accommodation. Ensure your Finalsite job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of verbal communication and ensure all email correspondence is from a finalsite.com email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at finalsite.com/jobs.