Lead Software Architect

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Global health coverage

Unlimited PTO

Home-office allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Software Architect to define the technical vision and establish standards for our global, fully remote engineering team.

You will own the architecture, guide design of scalable distributed systems, and mentor engineers across time zones while collaborating with product stakeholders.

The role offers executive compensation with equity options, comprehensive health coverage, unlimited PTO, and a home-office allowance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development with 5+ years in architect/leadership roles.
• Experience designing large-scale distributed systems and microservices.
• Cloud expertise across AWS, Azure, and GCP; strong multi-language capability.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the software architecture, technology strategy and roadmaps.
• Lead design of scalable, resilient distributed systems.
• Enforce coding standards, design patterns and best practices across teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and architects.
• Evaluate technologies and tools for current and future projects.
• Collaborate with product management to align technical solutions with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Architectural design

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

Communication

Mentorship

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished and visionary Lead Software Architect to join their fully remote engineering leadership team. This is a crucial role responsible for defining the technical vision, architectural strategy, and standards that guide the development of our cutting-edge software products. You will work with engineering teams across the globe, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability of our systems. This remote position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our technology stack and mentor a high-performing engineering organization, contributing significantly to our innovative solutions from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the overall software architecture, technical strategy, and technology roadmap.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, resilient, and secure distributed systems.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and best practices across engineering teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers and architects.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for current and future projects.
• Collaborate with product management and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a Software Architect or senior technical leadership role.
• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Deep understanding of various architectural styles, design patterns, and data modeling techniques.
• Expertise in multiple programming languages and technology stacks, with a strong grasp of cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing technical direction.
• Experience working in an agile, fast-paced, remote development environment.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including salary and equity options.
• Comprehensive global health coverage.
• Unlimited paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Remote work infrastructure support and home office allowance.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and industry influence.