Principal Architect - Retail

Cotiviti•Remote,

12h•$160,000 - $185,000•Remote

About The Position

The Cotiviti Retail division is seeking an experienced Principal Architect to lead and shape modern AI driven solutions/architecture across Retail platforms, data, and technologies. The role works independently with senior stakeholders and development teams to drive architectural consistency, quality, and successful delivery at scale. We are looking for a special individual who is not only technically sound but who also has experience in retail and financial systems. This individual should also be curious and interested in learning our unique and results-oriented business. Provide architectural leadership and guidance for Retail BU, aligning solution development efforts with the broader architectural vision and roadmap. Skills and knowledge must include multiple domains (Application/Solution architecture, Technical/Infrastructure architecture, Information/Data architecture), and experience with relevant implementation technology, platforms, and tools. As a leader, the Principal Architect is expected to influence the assigned organization and work independently with senior business and IT leaders, while acting as a mentor and role model within the development teams. The Principal Architect is accountable for successful implementation of architecture in their assigned organization/teams, which requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work with developers of differing skill levels, and the ability to recognize, surface, and resolve architectural issues in a collaborative manner.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, or equivalent experience.
12+ years of experience in at least two IT disciplines (such as Application/solution architecture, Technical/Infrastructure architecture, Information/Data Architecture & Business Architecture) in a multitier enterprise environment.
Experience and understanding of Procure to Pay and Financial Systems processes a plus.
5+ Years experience with large scale Retail, Supply Chain, ERP systems
5+ years architecture & software design.
5+ years leading development or product management teams.
5+ years working in a global resource model.
2+ years of cross cultural experience.
2+ years working in an Agile Model.
Experience leveraging continuous delivery practices to bring value to the business.
Experience with multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments.
Firsthand experience with designing and building highly-available, mission critical large scale web applications in both front end and back end.
Ability to rapidly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies.
Ability to balance the long-term ("big picture") and short-term implications of individual decisions.
Ability to translate business needs into architecture requirements.
Ability to articulate advanced technical topics to both technical and non-technical staff.
Ability to articulate business issues/concerns with staff, peers, superiors, and outside parties (e.g.vendors, partners).
Ability to apply multiple solutions to business problems.
Prior hands-on experience with multiple programming languages.
Prior hands-on experience with greenfield software development.
Ability to estimate the financial impact of architecture alternatives.
Basic knowledge of financial models and budgeting.
Understanding of the political climate of the enterprise and how to navigate the politics.
Ability to influence with impact and lead across matrixed organizations.
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Familiarity with basic graphical modeling approaches.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Excellent analytical and technical skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point).
Professional with ability to properly handle confidential information.
Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize and meet deadlines.
Must be able to sit and use a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs without assistance.
Must have ability to positively handle/manage stress, such as high work volume and frequent change.
After hours / weekend work required where necessary for major deliverables/deadlines (rarely).
Must have flexibility and willingness to participate in the work processes of an international organization, including conference calls scheduled to accommodate global time zones.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Problem-solving and thinking critically.
Completing tasks independently.
Interpreting data.

Nice To Haves

Experience and understanding of Procure to Pay and Financial Systems processes a plus.

Responsibilities

Operates with portfolio‑level accountability, influencing architecture across multiple platforms and mentoring developers/engineers, while partnering directly with senior Ops and Technology leadership.
Lead the translation of Cotiviti Retail business and product strategy into scalable solution architectures and multi‑year technology roadmaps, partnering with other architects to ensure alignment across audit platforms, data products, and analytical services.
Drive execution of the Retail technology vision through ownership of architecture and platform roadmaps, balancing short‑term delivery needs with long‑term modernization and scalability objectives.
Develop and evangelize a technology vision, informed by emerging IT, data, AI, and business trends, and grounded in Cotiviti’s audit, analytics, and client‑delivery priorities.
Evaluate new technologies, external platforms, and architectural patterns for applicability to product roadmaps, including audit workflow modernization, data onboarding, analytics, and AI enablement.
Enable business unit and product teams to achieve outcomes in an economical, scalable, and supportable manner, ensuring solutions are cloud‑ready, data‑driven, and aligned with enterprise standards.
Manage technology risk across the portfolio by overseeing technical debt, security, audit, and compliance considerations, and guiding investment decisions to balance innovation with stability.
Establish, maintain, and evolve technology standards and reference architectures, ensuring consistency across platforms while allowing flexibility to support differentiated product needs.
Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting.
Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of Cotiviti and requirements of the job change.