Principal Software Architect

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Full-time

Join Mascoma Bank in our passion for innovation and drive for growth by joining our subsidiary Mascoma Technologies as a Principal Software Architect
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The Principal Software Architect must have extensive knowledge of software development practices and banking practices, and will use that knowledge and experience to create functional, elegant, and maintainable solutions to complex technical challenges.

The Principal Software Architect must also be able to do both hands‑on Python development, high‑level design, and architecture for the team. The software developed and/or architected by the Principal Software Architect, in collaboration with the Software Development team, will enable Mascoma Technologies to meet rapidly growing business needs and maintain a technical competitive advantage in the financial industry. They will take direction from the Director of Software Engineering and may at times be relied upon to provide insight and mentorship to more junior team members.

• Participate in team planning sessions concerning the creation or modification of software.
• Coordinate with product management, software development, stakeholders, and the Director or Software Engineering in defining project scope and approaches.
• Write code (independently or with team members) that is clean, robust, and maintainable.
• Write automated tests (independently or with team members) to ensure continued proper functioning of software.
• Log work, decisions, and other relevant information in team tracking software.
• Participate in code review sessions. Give and receive feedback and suggestions in a respectful and team‑oriented manner.
• Adhere to and uphold all written policies and procedures of Mascoma Bank, including BSA/CIP and OFAC monitoring and reporting, security, operation, and personnel policies.
• This job description provides a general overview of the role and is not intended to provide a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities.

Work Location: This position can be performed remote within our VT, NH and ME market areas.

• Experience consistent with 7+ years of professional software development and architecture in an enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of software development concepts and practices.
• Strong understanding of how design decisions may impact performance, security, scalability, and maintainability of an application.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts.
• Expert familiarity with Python and/or Java.
• Experience with front‑end and server‑side application development.
• Experience with REST API development, git version control system and writing automated tests.
• Ability to work autonomously, stay on timeline, and participate in frequent team meetings.
• Ability to take general functionality requirements and use experience, best practices, and clarifying questions to implement them effectively in code.
• Passion for learning new things and applying them to create a better product.
• Great, positive attitude and likes to work with people on a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of customer information.

If you are interested in the role and do not meet 100% of the requirements, we are still interested in hearing from you!

• Strong culture of belonging with a team that values creativity, new perspectives and innovation.
• Community first minded. We care about our employees and the communities we serve.
• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible work environment with onsite, remote and hybrid opportunities.
• Career development and internal career mentorship.
• Comprehensive health care, dental care, and vision.
• 401(K) Program: 4% safe harbor employer match on top of 5% non‑elective contributions following one year of service.
• Generous PTO starting at 22 days per year, not including 11 paid holidays and 16 hrs. of Volunteer Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Student Loan Paydown and so much more!

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure financial institution, all final candidates will be required to successfully complete background and credit screenings as part of the hiring process. These screenings will be conducted in…