Principal IT Architect

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Principal IT Architect to shape modern workplace architecture, focusing on secure, scalable, and well-governed environments. You will set standards across SaaS and cloud platforms with emphasis on identity, security, and integration coherence.

The role collaborates with security, infrastructure, and application teams to reduce complexity and ensure a cohesive technology stack. Remote work available for US-based candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years designing architecture for security-centric tech firms.
• Experience with identity-centered security architectures and large-scale iPaaS integrations.
• Hands-on with cloud-native and SaaS-first solutions.

Responsibilities

• Establish architectural standards for performance, security, and compliance across SaaS and cloud platforms.
• Architect and secure a modern workplace stack with cohesive tooling.
• Govern the use of APIs and SaaS Security Posture Management for key tools.
• Design advanced networking and data security architectures using leading technologies.
• Promote a secure integration strategy to avoid siloed applications.

Skills

Security architecture

Identity governance

API strategies

Education

10+ years architecture experience

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Principal IT Architect to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This role will shape the architecture that supports a secure, scalable, and well-governed modern workplace environment. You will define standards and integration patterns across SaaS and cloud platforms, with a strong focus on identity, security, and operational cohesion. The position partners closely with security, infrastructure, and application teams to reduce complexity and ensure the organization’s technology stack works together effectively.

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

Compensation: $170,000 – $190,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Establish architectural standards for optimal performance, security, and compliance across SaaS and cloud platforms.
• Architect and secure a modern workplace stack, ensuring tools work cohesively.
• Govern the use of APIs and SaaS Security Posture Management for key collaboration tools.
• Design advanced networking and data security architectures using leading technologies.
• Promote a secure integration strategy that prevents siloed management of applications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in architecture for fast-paced, security-focused tech firms.
• 8+ years designing identity-centered security architectures and large-scale iPaaS integrations.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native and SaaS-first solutions.
• Experience building core infrastructure for secure tool deployment and identity governance.
• Expertise in integrating enterprise applications with programming languages and API strategies.

Benefits

• Stock options as part of the compensation package.
• Attractive range of additional benefits.
• Participation in an annual bonus program.

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.