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Principal Architect
Job Location:
Job Location:
Anaconda, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
27 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
24 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Principal Architect to lead architectural design technical vision and high-level decision-making across complex projects. This role is responsible for establishing architectural standards guiding cross-functional teams and ensuring scalable secure and efficient system or structural designs.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise leadership capabilities and the ability to align architecture with long-term business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and lead overall architecture strategy and technical vision
- Design scalable secure and high-performance systems or structures
- Establish architectural standards frameworks and best practices
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to architects and engineering teams
- Review and approve designs ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements
- Collaborate with stakeholders executives and project teams
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate
- Ensure compliance with regulatory security and industry standards
- Lead risk assessment and mitigation strategies for architectural decisions
- Oversee system integration and long-term scalability planning
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture Engineering Computer Science or related field
- 10 years of experience in architecture design or engineering roles
- Proven experience leading large-scale or enterprise-level projects
- Strong expertise in system design frameworks and infrastructure (or building design for construction roles)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) or large-scale infrastructure (for IT roles)
- Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills
Core Competencies
- Strategic Thinking & Vision
- Technical Leadership
- System Design & Architecture
- Risk Management
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications (e.g. TOGAF AWS Certified Solutions Architect Chartered Architect RIBA for construction)
- Experience in enterprise architecture or digital transformation initiatives
- Strong understanding of security compliance and governance frameworks
Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Flexible remote or hybrid work arrangements
- Leadership role with high-impact decision-making
- Opportunities to shape long-term organisational strategy
- Professional development and certification support
