Principal Software Architect
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's 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)
Nice To Haves
- 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
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
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
