What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Software Architecture position at Veson Nautical?
Vice President of Software Architecture
Company Overview:
Veson Nautical delivers leading maritime data and freight management solutions that propel the global shipping economy. Trusted by 38,000 users across the world’s largest buyers and sellers of bulk marine freight, Veson solutions are responsible for managing $122 billion in freight traded and moving 6 billion tons in annual trade each year.
Founded to transform the way the maritime world makes decisions and driven by a commitment to continuous innovation and client success, Veson delivers solutions that are widely recognized for their strong utility, sustained innovation, and trusted data. More than a provider of solutions, Veson is a champion of progress that actively supports its clients, partners, and broader community in navigating change while shaping the best practice workflows and standards of tomorrow’s connected maritime shipping ecosystem.
Veson’s growth comes both organically and through active M&A expansion, with over 530 employees spread across its Boston, MA headquarters and offices in Athens, Houston, Manila, Oslo, Singapore, Tokyo and the United Kingdom.
The Opportunity:
Veson is well positioned for significant organic and inorganic growth opportunities as the global leader in enterprise software and data to bulk marine freight. With strong unit economics and its leading market position, Veson has the ability drive profitable organic growth, acquire additional software and data assets and accelerate its growth through commercialization of new solutions.
We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Software Architecture to help shape the future-state architecture of our various SaaS platforms and systems.
Position Summary:
Veson is seeking a dynamic and experienced VP of Software Architecture to define and expand our target architecture as we enter into our next phase of growth.
Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, the VP of Software Architecture will be responsible for the overall architectural vision of our various SaaS platforms, and institute governance mechanisms to ensure that engineers are building software in a scalable, reliable and secure manner.
The VP of Software Architecture will chair our existing Architecture Review Board (ARB), a forum where critical design decisions and technology policies are formed. The ideal candidate will build upon the strengths of the existing architecture team, by adding structure and process within a highly creative, and fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader, with extremely strong technical knowledge and past experience building systems that support tens of thousands of users.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain the overall software architecture strategy
• Chair the Architecture Review Board (ARB), set the agenda, and drive the decision-making process
• Lead and mentor the existing software architecture team
• Institute governance mechanisms to ensure software is being built in line with internal standards
• Work with Product and Engineering leadership to ensure system designs are appropriate prior to implementation
• Become the internal thought leader at Veson on matters regarding scalability, reliability, fault tolerance, interoperability, language choices and technology choices
• Work in concert with Veson’s cybersecurity team to ensure all software is being built in a secure manner
• Oversee complex system and software platform integrations, driven by M&A activity
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• 10 years of progressive software leadership experience, with a strong background in the design and implementation of complex systems
• Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems
• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Expertise in multiple programming languages and frameworks
• Experience with microservices architecture and API design
• Proficiency in data modeling and database design (SQL and NoSQL)
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams
• Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strategic mindset with a passion for leveraging technology to create value, and support the growth of SAAS offerings
More about Veson:
We are a team of multi-cultural, multi-disciplined professionals dedicated to making our clients successful as we chart a new, innovative course for the commercial marine industry. Veson Nautical employs a staff of extremely capable creators and innovators all focused on meeting the goals of our clients. We invest extensively in employee development and experience to maintain focus and enthusiasm. The Veson Nautical team is made up of a dynamic blend of engineers, artists, sailors, teachers, brokers, bankers, traders, consultants, and customer service experts.
Veson Nautical is a successful, rapidly growing global software company. Our clients are the world’s leading commercial maritime owners, operators and commodity trading companies. Veson’s solutions enable our clients to identify new opportunities and proactively manage their business to make more profitable decisions. With offices in Singapore, Tokyo, London, Houston and headquarters in Boston, USA, Veson Nautical is a dynamic organization with a committed team of professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the highest levels of client satisfaction, Veson Nautical brings decades of experience, technical knowledge, enthusiasm and commitment to clients around the world. The combination of exceptional market growth and leading market position make this a superb opportunity for the right candidate.
