Principal Architect

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 126.000 - 223.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work eligibility

Comprehensive employee benefits

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Equal opportunity employer

Zusammenfassung

Ladders is seeking a Principal Architect for remote US-based work to shape enterprise application architecture strategy and guide technology decisions aligned with long-term business objectives.

The role partners with stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to drive modernization, reduce technical debt, and ensure architecture standards across programs, with remote US-based work available.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience in computer science or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Broad knowledge of application architecture and modern software engineering practices.
• Experience establishing architecture principles and governance processes.
• Proven track record leading application modernization initiatives.
• Strong understanding of strategic technology trends.
• Ability to mentor architects and senior engineers.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain enterprise application architecture and technology roadmaps.
• Lead application modernization initiatives to reduce technical debt.
• Establish and govern application architecture standards and design principles.
• Review and approve solution architectures for major initiatives.
• Evaluate the application portfolio for consolidation and modernization opportunities.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into technology capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to teams.

Kenntnisse

Enterprise architecture

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

For our client, we are seeking a Principal Architect to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This role will shape the enterprise application architecture strategy and guide technology decisions that support long-term business objectives. The Principal Architect will lead modernization efforts, reduce technical debt, and help ensure architecture standards are aligned with organizational priorities. This position will partner closely with stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to translate strategic goals into scalable technology capabilities.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $126,000 – $222,500 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise application architecture and technology roadmaps
• Lead application modernization initiatives to reduce technical debt
• Establish and govern application architecture standards and design principles
• Review and approve solution architectures for major initiatives
• Evaluate the application portfolio for consolidation and modernization opportunities
• Partner with stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into technology capabilities
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience in computer science or a related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Broad knowledge of application architecture and modern software engineering practices
• Experience establishing architecture principles and governance processes
• Proven track record leading application modernization initiatives
• Strong understanding of strategic technology trends
• Ability to mentor architects and senior engineers

Benefits

• Eligible for remote work
• Comprehensive employee benefits program
• Commitment to employee success
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive work environment

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.