Lambda

Senior Business Systems Architect

Lambda$150K — $180K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in business systems architecture or administration with hands-on experience in enterprise systems.
  • Strong grasp of Finance technology stacks, including NetSuite, Coupa, and related applications.
  • Certifications in platforms like NetSuite Administrator or iPaaS preferred.
  • Proficient in programming languages like JavaScript, SQL, HTML, CSS, and Python.
  • Experience using middleware and low/no-code platforms such as Workato and Mulesoft.
  • Good knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and SOX compliance standards.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across various levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute scalable system roadmaps.
  • Architect and implement advanced workflows in enterprise platforms like NetSuite and Stripe.
  • Lead the evaluation and implementation of tools ensuring alignment with business needs.
  • Optimize integrations and automate processes using iPaaS tools for seamless data flow.
  • Ensure SOX compliance through internal controls and system audits.
  • Troubleshoot issues and provide insights via reporting and dashboards.
  • Mentor team members in best practices and system usage.

Benefits

  • Generous cash and equity compensation.
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
  • Wellness and commuter stipends offered for select roles.
  • 401k plan with a 2% company match for US employees.
  • Flexible paid time off plan that encourages actual usage.
Full Job Description
*Note: This position requires presence in our San Francisco or San Jose office location 4 days per week; Lambda's designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Systems Architect to lead and innovate across our enterprise systems landscape. This role will be pivotal in driving operational excellence through the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable business processes and systems integrations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create seamless workflows across financial systems, supply chain, and customer-facing platforms while leveraging process automation tools and middleware solutions.

Your responsibilities will include architecting end-to-end solutions, managing complex system integrations, and building a strategic roadmap for enterprise system enhancements. This role requires strong leadership, deep technical expertise, and a proactive approach to solving business challenges.

What You'll Do
  • Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to develop and execute scalable system roadmaps, aligning business goals with system capabilities.
  • Solution Design & Implementation: Architect and deploy advanced workflows, configurations, and modules in enterprise platforms like NetSuite, Coupa, Stripe, and Chargebee.
  • Tooling Selection & Standardization: Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of tools and systems across the business to ensure alignment with operational needs, scalability, and long-term goals. Establish standards for system usage and integration.
  • Integration & Automation: Manage integrations and optimize iPaaS tools (e.g., Workato, Mulesoft) to ensure seamless data flow, interoperability, and automated processes across platforms.
  • Compliance & Optimization: Ensure SOX compliance through robust internal controls, system audits, and governance while driving continuous system improvements.
  • Support & Analytics: Troubleshoot complex issues, mentor team members, and deliver actionable insights through advanced reporting and dashboards to support decision-making.

You
  • Experience & Certification:
    • 10+ years of experience in business systems architecture or administration, including hands-on implementation of enterprise systems.
    • Strong understanding of Finance technology stacks, including NetSuite, Coupa, Supply Chain, Asset Management, Billing systems and related business applications
    • Certifications in relevant platforms (e.g., NetSuite Administrator, iPaaS) strongly preferred.
  • Technical Expertise:
    • Proficiency in languages like JavaScript/SQL/ HTML/CSS/Python.
    • Strong experience with middleware and low/no-code platforms (e.g., Workato, n8n, Mulesoft, Alteryx) for system integrations & workflow automations.
  • Process Automation:
    • Demonstrated success in deploying process automation tools to streamline operations and increase efficiency.
  • Compliance & Controls:
    • Strong knowledge of ITGCs (IT General Controls) and SOX compliance.
  • Leadership & Communication:
    • Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate across all levels of leadership from technical staff to senior executives.
    • Proven ability to present complex technical solutions in a clear and compelling manner
  • AI Automation & Development
    • Hands-on experience leveraging AI and machine learning tools to design, build, and deploy intelligent automation solutions that enhance business processes.
    • Proficiency with AI-powered platforms and frameworks (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, LangChain, or similar) to develop custom workflows, copilots, and agentic solutions.
    • Proven ability to identify high-impact automation opportunities and translate them into scalable AI-driven implementations across finance and enterprise systems.

Nice to Have
  • Proficiency in system customization tools like SuiteScript, Salesforce Flow, or equivalent.
  • Experience with building Internal AI apps on AWS.

Salary Range Information

The annual salary range for this position has been set based on market data and other factors. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.

About Lambda
  • Founded in 2012, with 500+ employees, and growing fast
  • Our investors notably include TWG Global, US Innovative Technology Fund (USIT), Andra Capital, SGW, Andrej Karpathy, ARK Invest, Fincadia Advisors, G Squared, In-Q-Tel (IQT), KHK & Partners, NVIDIA, Pegatron, Supermicro, Wistron, Wiwynn, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB, 1517, and Crescent Cove
  • We have research papers accepted at top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOG
  • Our values are publicly available: https://lambda.ai/careers
  • We offer generous cash & equity compensation
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
  • Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
  • 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
  • Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually use

About Lambda

Lambda is an online education company that offers courses in computer science and software engineering. The company was founded in 2017 by Austen Allred and Ben Nelson. Lambda's courses are designed to be accessible to anyone, regardless of their background or prior experience. The company's mission is to provide high-quality education that leads to well-paying jobs in the tech industry. Lambda has partnerships with a number of companies, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, and has helped thousands of students launch careers in tech.
Learn more about Lambda
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$5 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+100%
Revenue
$100 million
NASDAQ

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