Principal Software Architect: AI & Platform Strategy

Helcim Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payment solutions provider in Calgary is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead architectural oversight and AI integration strategies. You will ensure team alignment, maintain a high-level architecture map, and provide clarity through technical diplomacy. The role requires a strong candidate with 10+ years of engineering experience and a deep understanding of system design that spans several programming languages while emphasizing collaborative governance. A generous benefits package and a hybrid work model are offered.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Stock Options

Flexible work location

Training support

Qualifications

• You can whiteboard trade-offs between architectural patterns confidently.
• Deep understanding of LLM integration patterns.
• Proven ability to unify fragmented teams.

Responsibilities

• You ensure teams align on standards through consensus.
• You maintain the high-level map of our Service-Based Architecture.
• You guide the technical integration of modern agentic patterns.

Skills

System Design Authority

AI Integration Expertise

Communication & Diplomacy

Education

10+ years of engineering experience

Tools

Modern PHP

Go

Python

Job description

A leading payment solutions provider in Calgary is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead architectural oversight and AI integration strategies. You will ensure team alignment, maintain a high-level architecture map, and provide clarity through technical diplomacy. The role requires a strong candidate with 10+ years of engineering experience and a deep understanding of system design that spans several programming languages while emphasizing collaborative governance. A generous benefits package and a hybrid work model are offered.