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Planet DDS is a leading provider of cloud-based solutions that empower growth-minded dental businesses. Serving over 13,000 practices and 118,000 customers in North America, Planet DDS offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including Denticon Practice Management, Cloud 9 Ortho Practice Management, and Apteryx Cloud Imaging. The company is dedicated to enabling dental support organizations (DSOs) and groups to grow and thrive through technology that delivers seamless integrations, improved workflows, and scalable solutions.
Join our dynamic team, where we push the boundaries of technology to create groundbreaking solutions. We focus on exploring new ideas, developing innovative products, and advancing technology beyond traditional SDLC constraints.
We are seeking a passionate and innovative Lead Enterprise Software Architect to design and implement cutting-edge software solutions aligned with our strategic goals. This role reports directly to the CTO and requires a strategic thinker with significant architectural leadership experience across multiple SaaS platforms.
*This is a hybrid role (onsite 2x per week) based out of Irvine, CA; Atlanta, GA; or Akron, OH.
Responsibilities
Architectural Leadership:
Develop and maintain enterprise architecture models aligned with business objectives, multi-cloud strategies, scalability, and cost guidelines. Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to team members. Innovation:
Champion innovative ideas to improve technology value delivery, focusing on customer impact, responsive design, data management, and analytics. Collaboration:
Work closely with product managers, engineering leaders, security teams, and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver enterprise architectural designs. Standards and Best Practices:
Stay current with industry standards, lead Communities of Practice (CoPs), and ensure architectural best practices are followed across product lines. Skills & Qualifications
Extensive experience in enterprise architecture with a strong understanding of business needs. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Expertise in cloud and cloud-optimized applications. Proficiency with .NET, C#, SQL Server, and Cosmos DB. Cloud architecture expertise in Azure and AWS. Knowledge of architectural frameworks and methodologies. Experience with AI-powered development tools such as Cursor, Github Copilot, Google AI Studio, V0.dev, Lovable, or similar. Hands-on experience with various technologies and platforms. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field. Relevant certifications like Azure Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF, CISSO-ISSAP, or similar. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead and mentor teams. Attributes include problem-solving, creativity, curiosity, and a passion for innovation. Experience leading SaaS architects is preferred. PLANET DDS CORE IDEOLOGY Mission:
Dental software is broken. We aim to fix it. Vision:
To be the first choice for growth-minded dental businesses. Values: Collaborative:
Creating scalable solutions through teamwork. Empathetic:
Understanding and valuing customer experiences. Accountable:
Taking ownership of work quality and outcomes. Trustworthy:
Operating with integrity and honesty. Ambitious:
Making a long-term positive impact on the dental market. An Equal Opportunity Employer – Including Veterans Powered by JazzHR 9exynzpiOG
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Architectural Leadership:
Develop and maintain enterprise architecture models aligned with business objectives, multi-cloud strategies, scalability, and cost guidelines. Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to team members. Innovation:
Champion innovative ideas to improve technology value delivery, focusing on customer impact, responsive design, data management, and analytics. Collaboration:
Work closely with product managers, engineering leaders, security teams, and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver enterprise architectural designs. Standards and Best Practices:
Stay current with industry standards, lead Communities of Practice (CoPs), and ensure architectural best practices are followed across product lines. Skills & Qualifications
Extensive experience in enterprise architecture with a strong understanding of business needs. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Expertise in cloud and cloud-optimized applications. Proficiency with .NET, C#, SQL Server, and Cosmos DB. Cloud architecture expertise in Azure and AWS. Knowledge of architectural frameworks and methodologies. Experience with AI-powered development tools such as Cursor, Github Copilot, Google AI Studio, V0.dev, Lovable, or similar. Hands-on experience with various technologies and platforms. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field. Relevant certifications like Azure Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF, CISSO-ISSAP, or similar. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead and mentor teams. Attributes include problem-solving, creativity, curiosity, and a passion for innovation. Experience leading SaaS architects is preferred. PLANET DDS CORE IDEOLOGY Mission:
Dental software is broken. We aim to fix it. Vision:
To be the first choice for growth-minded dental businesses. Values: Collaborative:
Creating scalable solutions through teamwork. Empathetic:
Understanding and valuing customer experiences. Accountable:
Taking ownership of work quality and outcomes. Trustworthy:
Operating with integrity and honesty. Ambitious:
Making a long-term positive impact on the dental market. An Equal Opportunity Employer – Including Veterans Powered by JazzHR 9exynzpiOG
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