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intelliSPEC Chief Architect (AI & SaaS Platform Architecture)Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.Location: The Woodlands TexasReports To: President of intelliSPECSchedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, hybrid - 3 days in office; 40 hours weeklyTravel: Minimal - 5%About the RoleAs Chief Architect, you will define and govern the end-to-end technical architecture for IntelliSPEC's AI-enabled, multi-tenant SaaS platform. This role owns architectural vision and technical standards across application, data, AI, cloud, and edge layers, with explicit responsibility for modern web and SaaS application architecture.You will operate at the intersection of AI strategy, SaaS platform engineering, and enterprise architecture, ensuring IntelliSPEC's MERN-based applications are scalable, secure, resilient, and fit for safety-critical industrial environments. This role combines deep hands-on technical authority with strategic architectural governance.The TeamYou will be a senior member of IntelliSPEC's Product and Technology leadership team, working closely with the President, Product Management, Engineering, DevSecOps, and SDET leaders. The Chief Architect sets architectural guardrails while enabling autonomous execution across frontend, backend, data, and AI teams.What We're Looking For - Required12+ years of experience in software architecture, platform engineering, or senior technical leadership rolesProven experience architecting large-scale SaaS applications using modern web stacksStrong hands-on expertise with MERN-stack technologies, including React, Node.js, and MongoDBDeep experience designing API-first and microservices-based SaaS platformsStrong understanding of frontend architecture patterns, state management, and performance optimization for React applicationsHands-on experience with MongoDB data modeling, indexing strategies, and scalable data access patternsExperience integrating AI/ML capabilities into SaaS platforms, including data pipelines and inference workflowsHands-on experience with cloud-native platforms (Azure preferred), containerization, and KubernetesAbility to define architectural standards, reference implementations, and technology roadmapsExceptional communication skills with the ability to influence executives, architects, and senior engineersWhat We're Looking For - PreferredExperience designing multi-tenant SaaS platforms with strong tenant isolation and scalability guaranteesExperience with Next.js or similar React-based frameworks for enterprise SaaSExperience with RAG, LLM-based systems, or AI-powered application featuresExperience with edge computing, offline-first, or mobile-first architecturesExperience with security architecture, identity platforms, and zero-trust designBackground in industrial, energy, manufacturing, or regulated enterprise environmentsKey ResponsibilitiesDefine and own IntelliSPEC's end-to-end SaaS architecture across frontend, backend, data, AI, and cloud layersEstablish architectural standards for React-based web applications and Node.js backend servicesOwn MongoDB data architecture including schema design, performance optimization, and lifecycle managementEnsure AI capabilities are architected responsibly and integrated cleanly into SaaS workflowsPartner with Product and Engineering leaders to translate platform vision into executable roadmapsReview and approve major architectural decisions, designs, and technology selectionsEnsure platform scalability, availability, security, and performance meet enterprise SaaS expectationsCollaborate with DevSecOps to align architecture with CI/CD, security, compliance, and operational readinessMentor architects and senior engineers, raising the technical bar across the organizationAbout IntelliSPECIntelliSPEC is transforming industrial operations with a unified, intelligent platform built for safety, reliability, and efficiency. Our solutions empower inspection teams and plant operators to work anywhere, even in low-connectivity environments, with secure, resilient, and intuitive tools.Perks/BenefitsCompetitive Pay depending on experience, Paid time off and Holidays, Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Company Match 401(k), Company Paid Life Insurance, Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Company Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)PK Companies Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.All hiring decisions are based on the qualifications of each candidate compared to other candidates and business needs.We thank all applicants for their interest in our company, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. xijylhu This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday, Hybrid - 3 days minimum in office.