Sr. SaaS Solutions Architect

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for a hands-on technical leader who can strategically evaluate, architect, and build SaaS solutions. You'll be the critical decision-maker between building custom capabilities and integrating third-party platforms, while having the technical depth to implement either path. This role combines strategic thinking, vendor evaluation, hands-on development, and technical leadership.

Impact: Your decisions will shape our technology stack, influence $X M+ in annual technology spend, and directly impact our ability to scale and compete.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Assessment (40%)

Build vs Buy Evaluation

Lead technical evaluation of SaaS vendors against business requirements

Conduct proof-of-concept implementations with vendor platforms

Assess vendor architecture, security posture, API capabilities, and scalability

Build detailed TCO models comparing build vs buy scenarios

Present recommendations to engineering and business leadership with clear trade-off analysis

TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY

Define evaluation frameworks and decision criteria for SaaS adoption

Maintain architecture principles and standards for third-party integrations

Monitor emerging SaaS trends and identify optimization opportunities

Evaluate vendor lock-in risks and plan mitigation strategies

Conduct quarterly reviews of existing SaaS portfolio for optimization

Hands-On Development (40%)

Building Custom Solutions

Design and implement SaaS features when build decisions are made

Develop integrations between internal systems and third-party platforms

Build abstractions and middleware to prevent vendor lock-in

Create internal tools and automation for SaaS management

Implement authentication, authorization, and data synchronization layers

Technical Leadership

Write production-quality code across the stack

Lead architecture reviews and design discussions

Mentor engineers on integration patterns and best practices

Establish coding standards for SaaS integrations

Drive technical excellence through code reviews and pairing

Vendor Management & Integration (20%)

Serve as primary technical contact with SaaS vendors

Negotiate technical requirements and SLAs with vendors

Review and approve vendor security and compliance documentation

Lead vendor technical escalations and incident response

Build relationships with vendor engineering teams for partnership opportunities

Required Qualifications

Software Development

8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience

Expert-level proficiency in at least one language: Python, Go, Java, or Node.js

Strong full-stack capabilities (both backend and frontend)

Production experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Deep understanding of API design (REST, GraphQL, webhooks)

SaaS & Integration

Extensive experience integrating with enterprise SaaS platforms (Salesforce,Workday, ServiceNow, etc.)

Hands-on with authentication protocols: OAuth 2.0, SAML, OIDC

Experience with iPaaS platforms: Zapier, Workato, MuleSoft, or similar

Understanding of multi-tenancy, data isolation, and SaaS architecture patterns

Familiarity with API gateways, rate limiting, and webhook architectures

Infrastructure & DevOps

Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi)

CI/CD pipelines and automated testing

Observability tools (DataDog, New Relic, Grafana, or similar)

Data & Security

Database design (SQL and NoSQL)

Data modeling and ETL/ELT patterns

Security best practices: encryption, key management, secrets handling

Understanding of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA)

Strategic & Business Skills

Proven track record of making successful build vs buy decisions

Experience conducting vendor evaluations and technical due diligence

Ability to build financial models (TCO, ROI analysis)

Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive audiences

Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions

Leadership & Collaboration

Ability to influence without authority across engineering and business teams

Experience mentoring and growing engineering talent

Track record of driving consensus in ambiguous situations

Comfortable presenting to C-level stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a hypergrowth startup or scaling environment (10 → 500+ employees)

Built or contributed to a SaaS product as engineer #1-10

Prior experience as a technical founder or architect role

Open source contributions or technical blog/speaking experience

Familiarity with contract negotiation and procurement processes

Experience with FinOps and cloud cost optimization

Knowledge of integration security standards (OWASP API Security)

#LI-DD1 #LI-Hybrid

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position based at our New York City headquarters. The actual base salary offered for this position will depend on numerous factors including, without limitation, experience and business objectives and if the location for the job changes. Our base salary is just one component of Peloton’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan as well as other region-specific health and welfare benefits.

As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing for our employees and their family. To achieve this goal, we offer robust and comprehensive benefits including:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off policy

Short-term and long-term disability

Access to mental health services

401k, tuition reimbursement and student loan paydown plans

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Fertility and adoption support and up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave

Child care and family care discounts

Free access to Peloton Digital App and apparel and product discounts

Commuter benefits and Citi Bike Discount

Pet insurance and so much more!

Base Salary Range

$172,250—$240,350 USD

ABOUT PELOTON:

Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) provides Members with expert instruction, and world class content to create impactful and entertaining workout experiences for anyone, anywhere and at any stage in their fitness journey. At home, outdoors, traveling, or at the gym, Peloton brings together innovative hardware, distinctive software, and exclusive content. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Peloton has millions of Members across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, and Austria. For more information, visit www.onepeloton.com.

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