Software Engineering, AVP - Legal and Compliance Technology

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing architecture for L&C systems, leveraging AWS infrastructure and SaaS platforms.
• Develop technical roadmaps and strategies that align with business objectives and L&C requirements.
• Ensure solutions are designed to meet global L&C standards, including data privacy, security, and compliance.

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance system capabilities and performance.
• Custom Application Development Architect and oversee the development of custom applications using C#, Python, Terraform, and AWS services.
• Define best practices for cloud-native development and ensure adherence to coding standards.

Collaborate with development teams to deliver high-quality, maintainable software solutions tailored to L&C needs. SaaS Platform Integration Lead the implementation and integration of SaaS platforms commonly used in L&C workflows, including Contract Pod AI, Star Compliance, ServiceNow LSD and Snowflake. Design robust integrations between SaaS systems and internal applications using APIs, middleware, and other integration tools.

• Ensure seamless data flow, interoperability, and adherence to global data privacy regulations.
• Vision and Strategic Planning Define the long-term vision for L&C technology solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and L&C strategies.
• Help develop and maintain a multi-year roadmap for L&C technology, balancing innovation, scalability, and business priorities.

• Identify and address gaps in current systems and processes, driving continuous improvement and modernization.
• Partner with L&C leadership to align technology initiatives with workforce strategies and organizational objectives.
• Team Building and Leadership Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing development team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Encourage professional growth and skill development within the team, creating opportunities for learning and advancement.
• Promote open communication and collaboration across teams, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and business partners.

• Global L&C Expertise Stay informed about global L&C trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure solutions align with evolving needs.
• Collaborate with international teams to address region-specific L&C requirements.
• Implement security best practices to protect sensitive employee data and maintain system coherence across global operations.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of software development and architecture experience.
• Proven experience in L&C systems, including designing solutions for L&C workflows and processes.
• Hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure and SaaS platform integration.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C#.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Pay and benefits

Experience with L&C SaaS platforms Certification in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Knowledge of data privacy regulations and compliance frameworks. Experience working in a global organization with multinational teams. Deep knowledge of AWS infrastructure and cloud-native development. Expertise in SaaS platform implementation and integration for L&C systems.

Strong understanding of microservices architecture, APIs, and middleware tools. Extensive experience in L&C systems, including familiarity with L&C workflows and processes (e.g., AML, Conflicts). Proven experience in building, mentoring, and leading high-performing development teams.

Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with global stakeholders, experience working in a global organization and addressing region-specific L&C requirements. Experience fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Demonstrated prior experience defining and executing a long-term vision for L&C technology.

Experience developing and maintaining multi-year roadmaps that align with business priorities. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to address complex challenges and drive innovation. The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position.

Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion. Expected annual base salary range: $160,000 - $200,000 Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location.

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