Archer Software Architect & Principal Developer – Remote at Archer Integrated Risk Management

Feedinkoo; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Feedinkoo is looking for a highly experienced Architect/Principal Developer to lead the design and evolution of core software systems. This remote position requires a strategic architect and technical leader who will drive best practices and deliver high-quality code.

Suitable candidates should have over 12 years of experience in software development and possess strong proficiency in modern programming languages. You'll collaborate closely with teams to enhance system capabilities and manage distributed applications.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to adapt quickly to evolving business priorities and technology shifts.
• Hands-on approach to ensure team and company success.
• Experience in SaaS and enterprise-scale products is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and technical strategy for large-scale distributed systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, product leadership, and customers to build applications.
• Define or expand requirements as necessary.

Skills

Strong proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., NodeJS, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python)

Experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL)

Expertise in system design and cloud-native architecture (AWS)

Deep understanding of API design and CI/CD

Excellent communication and technical leadership skills

Education

12+ years of professional software development experience

3+ years of experience in a formal software architect or principal engineer role

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

Archer Software Architect & Principal Developer – Remote

Location: Remote – United States

Archer is a technology company that provides Integrated Risk Management software solutions to other organizations. The Archer Platform provides a common foundation for organizations to manage IT security risk, regulatory compliance, third party/supply chain risk, and more. Non‑technical users can automate processes, streamline workflow, control user access, tailor the user interface, and report in real‑time using the point‑and‑click interface to build and manage business applications. Archer has been the leading risk management software platform for over 20 years, including acquisitions by RSA, Dell, Symphony Technology Group, and Cinven who recently launched Archer as an independent business unit. https://www.archerirm.com/

We’re seeking a highly experienced Architect/Principal Developer to lead the design, development, and evolution of our core software systems. In this dual‑role position, you will act as both a strategic architect and a hands‑on technical leader, driving best practices, mentoring engineering teams, and delivering high‑quality code.

You will collaborate closely with engineers, product leadership, and customers to build a next generation application.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and technical strategy for large‑scale distributed systems and core applications.
• Incorporate AI capabilities where they can enhance efficiency, accuracy, or user experience.
• Lead the building of our next generation data ingestion processes and tools.
• Assist in the operation of test and production environments on AWS.
• Work with DevOps pipelines and best practices.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies, patterns, and tools that improve the system and developer productivity.
• Drive decisions on cloud infrastructure, database design, API architecture, and data flow.
• Guide technical direction for key projects and ensure adherence to architecture principles.
• Design and document scalable software solutions and system integrations.
• Write high‑quality, maintainable code and perform code reviews for critical components.
• Ensure testing meets best practices and compliance requirements.
• Define or expand requirements as necessary.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define product roadmaps and technical milestones.
• Serve as a mentor and technical authority.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional software development experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a formal software architect or principal engineer role.
• Embrace change with a growth mindset, adapting quickly to evolving business priorities and technology shifts.
• Take a hands‑on approach, doing what needs to be done to ensure team and company success.
• Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., NodeJS, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python.
• Experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL), message queues, and scaling data pipelines.
• Expertise in system design, cloud‑native architecture (AWS), and distributed computing.
• Deep understanding of API design, security, CI/CD, microservices, and modern DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication and technical leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in SaaS and enterprise‑scale products.
• Familiarity with container orchestration (Kubernetes) and serverless.
• Knowledge of architectural standards (e.g., Domain‑Driven Design).

Other Duties

Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice at management discretion based on business need.

Archer is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Archer are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Archer will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All Archer employees are expected to support this policy and contribute to an environment of equal opportunity.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact talent‑[e-mail]. All employees must be legally authorized to work in the US. Archer participates in E-Verify. Archer and its approved consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Archer. Archer reserves the right to amend or withdraw any job posting at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.