Principal Platform Architect & Tech Leader

coupa-software-inc-ats-1; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Wellness Days

Birthday Time-Off

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Business Travel Protection

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Coupa Software in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Principal Platform Engineer to lead architecture design for the Coupa Application Platform. You will shape scalable data frameworks, ensure security and performance, and guide cross-functional teams through major releases.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with Product and Operations, and drive long-term technical vision while delivering concrete value in each iteration. This role offers global impact and extensive well-being perks.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• 10+ years of system implementation experience in large IT environments.
• 5+ years building business applications or frameworks.
• 3–5 years defining high-level design for multiple domains.
• 3–5 years predicting outcomes of business processes and tech solutions.
• Broad knowledge of middleware and enterprise architecture practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of new architecture and upgrades for the Coupa Application Platform.
• Build deep knowledge of the full Coupa suite to inform data/framework design.
• Follow iterative processes to deliver value and guide long-term vision.
• Document solutions and present templates for governance bodies.
• Apply consulting skills to gain consensus on proposed solutions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and other teams on major releases and defect analysis.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers.
• Coordinate with Product Management, Integrations, Services, Support, and Operations.

Skills

Architecture design

Leadership

Enterprise architecture

Software development lifecycle

Education

Master’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related

Tools

Middleware integration

Job description

Coupa Software in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Principal Platform Engineer to lead architecture design for the Coupa Application Platform. You will shape scalable data frameworks, ensure security and performance, and guide cross-functional teams through major releases.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with Product and Operations, and drive long-term technical vision while delivering concrete value in each iteration. This role offers global impact and extensive well-being perks.