Principal Software Architect
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2 days ago
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Job Summary
We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Principal Software Architect to lead the design and evolution of enterprise-scale software systems in a fully remote environment. This role is responsible for defining technical strategy establishing architectural standards and guiding engineering teams in building scalable secure and high-performance applications.
The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise strong leadership capabilities and a proven track record of architecting complex distributed systems. You will play a critical role in shaping technology direction mentoring engineers and ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Define and drive the overall software architecture strategy across multiple platforms and systems
Design scalable secure and resilient distributed systems and cloud-native architectures
Establish best practices coding standards and architectural guidelines for engineering teams
Lead technical decision-making and provide guidance on system design performance and scalability
Collaborate with engineering product and executive stakeholders to align technology with business goals
Evaluate and implement modern technologies frameworks and tools to improve system capabilities
Oversee system integration API design and microservices architecture
Ensure high standards for security data integrity and compliance across all systems
Mentor senior engineers and technical leads fostering a culture of excellence and innovation
Conduct architecture reviews risk assessments and performance optimizations
Required Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related field
10 years of experience in software development with at least 5 years in an architectural or leadership role
Proven experience designing large-scale distributed systems and cloud-based platforms
Strong expertise in system design microservices architecture and API development
Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g. Java Python Go or similar)
Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP) and DevOps practices
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker Kubernetes)
Strong knowledge of security scalability and high-availability system design
Excellent problem-solving analytical and leadership skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (valid U.S. work permit required)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in enterprise SaaS platforms or high-growth technology environments
Familiarity with AI/ML system architecture and data engineering pipelines
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform CloudFormation)
Background in performance engineering and system optimization
Prior experience working in fully remote or distributed global teams
What We Offer
Competitive hourly compensation at executive level
Fully remote work environment with flexible scheduling
Opportunity to influence and lead large-scale technical strategy
Professional development certifications and conference sponsorship
Collaborative innovation-driven culture
Career growth into executive or CTO-track roles.
