Principal Architect

What you'll do

• Define and create roadmaps, architectures, standards, and starter code to accelerate technology delivery.
• Design future-state architectures for AI, APIs, data stores, cloud infrastructure, and microservices.
• Evaluate market trends to execute buy vs. build decisions and assess impacts on business outcomes.
• Consult with partners to optimize business applications using modern architecture and AI technologies.
• Develop enterprise frameworks that promote reuse, reduce costs, manage risk, and increase speed to market.
• Provide guidance, direction, and mentorship to engineers regarding application architecture and design.
• Ensure all non-functional requirements like performance, scalability, and security are met by delivered products.
• Participate in high-level estimation and lead the implementation of north star architectures through POCs.

What we're looking for

• 15+ years of relevant work experience, including 8+ years specifically in architecture.
• 10+ years of experience building large-scale business applications using modern technologies and architecture.
• 10+ years of experience designing complex integrations using APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture.
• 8+ years of experience and proficiency with modern languages, frameworks, and technologies.
• 6+ years of experience facilitating implementation of north star architectures through mentoring and building POCs.
• Expert-level understanding of architectural methodologies, best practices, business climate, and regulations.
• Diverse technical background with depth in AI/ML/Agentic AI, cloud, data platforms, and hybrid solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (preferred).