Principal, Software Architect

Cotality; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Parental leave

401(k) match

Well-being stipend

Tuition assistance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cotality is seeking a Principal Software Architect to lead architectural strategy across product, data-centric, and integration initiatives. You will oversee a development team, align with business stakeholders, and drive enterprise architecture standards and roadmaps.

The role sits in the Enterprise Architecture group, mentoring engineers, evaluating concepts, and presenting to the Architecture Review Board to approve key technology directions across the enterprise.

Job description

At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission—to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society. Cotality is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking; it's a place where you can collaborate, feel valued, develop skills and directly impact the real estate economy. We know our people are our greatest asset. At Cotality, you can be yourself, lift people up and make an impact. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, we're working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry.

Job Description

The Principal, Software Architect at Cotality will support the development of application, data-centric, and integration solutions with a strong focus on Product and Platform architecture methodologies. The ideal individual must possess outstanding communication abilities to oversee a development team and liaise with business stakeholders, conveying and advocating for both functional and solution ideas, ensuring consistency across diverse streams of complex projects, and programs. The role requires the ability to fortify ongoing initiatives, identify client requirements, and enhance existing legacy projects and programs. This position is within the Enterprise Architecture team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead discussions and development, design and architecture for strategic initiatives, including cloud, integration and enterprise solutions, engaging various Cotality business and technology teams as necessary
• Reviews business context for solutions to company challenges as well as defining the vision and requirements for the solution, recommending potential options and selecting the most optimal solution
• Communicates the architecture to the stakeholders and collaborates and coordinates with existing domain architects in the formalization and adoption of IT standards and procedures
• Drive transformational initiatives by aligning business and technology roadmaps and maintaining application ecosystem roadmap
• Validate and future proof solution designs and software vendors, internal service providers, application business analysts, and application developers
• Prepare, conduct, and evaluate proof-of-concept integration solutions per business use cases.
• Quantify the business values and articulate the value proposition to application teams and senior management
• Document and diagram current and future state integration processes across business applications.
• Inventory and maintain a Systems / Integration repository across segments to promote reusability.
• Initiate both group and one-on-one meetings with application owners and enterprise architects for clear understanding of integration on current and future needs and in terms of business drivers and their application roadmaps
• Work closely with other peer IT solutions architects in developing short- and long-range plans and review them with senior IT leadership and other organizational management.
• Research and monitor technology trends and methodologies to simplify and to deliver faster information systems and integration services wins
• Engage in the full cycle of project delivery process I.e. requirement, design, build, test, go live, and support
• Provide hands‑on technical guidance and mentorship to software engineers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.
• Develop and own Solution design and present the solution to Cotality Architectural Review Board (ARB) to review / evaluate / approve key technology and system initiatives across the enterprise
• Mentor developers on architect best practices, enterprise strategies and vision

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in architecture and technology integration.
• Strong knowledge of hardware, software, networks, and telecommunications systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop architectural concepts and principles for enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in architectural frameworks and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex factors and solve diverse problems.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills with experience working across multiple teams and departments.
• Experience in creating architectural reports and analyses.

Application Window

This opportunity is expected to remain posted through the date identified below, subject to business needs.

Benefits

• Time off: Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays, plus well-being and volunteer time off.
• Family Support: Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a baby stipend.
• Health: Multiple medical plan options with mental health and wellness support offerings.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match and vesting after one year.
• Financial Perks: $400 annual well-being stipend and tuition assistance up to $5,250.
• Extras: Recognition Rewards, Referral bonuses, exclusive discounts and more!

Annual Pay Range: 154,600 - 210,000 USD

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Accommodation

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Cotality is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or status as a veteran of the Armed Forces, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Cotality maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Cotality is fully committed to a work environment that embraces everyone’s unique contributions, experiences and values. We offer an empowered work environment that encourages creativity, initiative and professional growth and provides a competitive salary and benefits package. We are better together when we support and recognize our differences.