Principal Architect

STARLIMS; United States; Remote; USD 175,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Principal Architect to define and drive the technical roadmap across engineering teams. The role requires technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to oversee the delivery of innovative products. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science or a related field, with over 10 years of engineering experience including 5 years in a similar role. Offering a competitive salary range of $175,000 to $189,000 annually, this position supports remote work in the United States.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience with at least 5 years in a Principal Architect role.
• Strong technical foundation in software development and architecture.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the engineering technical roadmap aligning with company objectives.
• Provide technical direction for product architecture and system design.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality software products on time.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Software Development

Cloud Infrastructure

Problem-solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

TSQL

Git

CI/CD

Job description

This range is provided by STARLIMS. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$175,000.00/yr - $189,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from STARLIMS

STARLIMS provides leading Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) solutions that have served customers around the world for over 30 years. STARLIMS solution suite helps to improve the reliability of laboratory sampling processes, manage complex testing workflows and analytical methods, support compliance with global regulatory requirements and industry standards, and provide comprehensive reporting, monitoring, and analysis capabilities. With multiple support centers across the globe in North America, EMEA and APAC, STARLIMS solutions are used in labs across multiple industries and disciplines including pharma & biotech, life sciences, food & beverage, manufacturing, petrochemical refineries and oil & gas, chemical, public health, forensics and environmental offering an influx of global career opportunities.

The Principal Architect is responsible for defining, driving, and helping to implement the technical roadmap across STARLIMS Engineering teams. This role also is responsible for ensuring the successful design, development, and delivery of innovative products and solutions. This role requires a balance of deep hands‑on technical expertise, strong leadership, and business acumen to align engineering strategy with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Strategy
  • Work hands on with all engineering teams to define and drive the engineering technical roadmap in alignment with company objectives.
  • Mentor and inspire engineering teams across multiple products.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Technical Oversight
  • Provide technical direction for product architecture, system design, scalability, and security.
  • Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage.
  • Ensure engineering excellence through code quality, automation, DevOps, AI, and best practices.
• Execution & Delivery
  • Oversee the delivery of high‑quality software products on time and within budget.
  • Implement engineering processes and methodologies that optimize productivity and quality.
  • Partner with Product Management, Professional Services and other business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical deliverables.
• Team Development
  • Help recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent.
  • Encourage knowledge sharing and cross‑functional skill development.
• Accountability & Governance
  • Own engineering KPIs, metrics, and reporting to ensure transparency and accountability.
  • Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of engineering experience with at least 5 years in a Principal Architect role.
• Proven track record of helping to lead large‑scale engineering teams and delivering complex products.
• Strong technical foundation in software development, architecture, cloud infrastructure, and modern engineering practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in helping to scale engineering organizations in a high‑growth or enterprise environment.
• Defining / executing technical roadmap.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities with a strategic mindset.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages and concepts including:
  • TSQL, PL SQL
  • Data structures and algorithms.
  • Source control systems: Git/TFVC.
  • Performance and scalability patterns.
  • Software architecture.
  • CI/CD knowledge.
  • Ability to work cross‑functionally / globally.

Preferred Skills

• Background in Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of security, compliance, and data privacy regulations.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Education

Computer Science or similar engineering discipline including Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering is required.

10% travel as needed.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Software Development

STARLIMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin.

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