Principal Software Architect- Application & Cloud

Jobot; Yuma (AZ); Remote; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative health solutions

Collaborative work environment

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

A health technology company is seeking a Principal Software Architect to lead the development of cloud applications. You will create event-driven systems and oversee AWS cloud engineering while mentoring a dynamic team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in software architecture, particularly with AWS and modern development practices, and joins a stable company excited to innovate through AI. This position offers a salary of $175,000 - $225,000 per year and allows remote work.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience, including 5+ years in senior technical leadership roles.
• Deep expertise in AWS cloud architecture, including hands-on experience with serverless design.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and lead cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive backend architecture using patterns for traceability and modularity.
• Architect event-driven systems using Amazon EventBridge for decoupled communication.
• Lead AWS cloud engineering from design to delivery.

Skills

Event-sourced systems

AWS cloud architecture

JavaScript/TypeScript

Node.js

React

GraphQL

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps best practices

Tools

AWS CDK

AWS CloudWatch

AWS X-Ray

Job description

Overview

Established company in the preventive healthcare space seeks a Principal Software Architect with expertise in event-driven, service-oriented systems.

This role involves leading, building, and maintaining cloud and web applications critical to operations and patient care. You will work closely with a team of developers, designers, and product managers to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive backend architecture using patterns such as event-sourced systems, event stores, and domain-driven design to ensure traceability, modularity, and scalability.
• Architect event-driven systems using Amazon EventBridge to enable decoupled service communication and real-time responsiveness across distributed applications.
• Lead AWS cloud engineering from design through delivery, aligning infrastructure with product and business needs.
• Champion the adoption of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to enhance engineering workflows, code quality, and team productivity through responsible and effective integration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience, including 5+ years in senior technical leadership roles
• Proven success architecting and developing backend systems for high-volume, distributed applications
• Deep expertise in AWS cloud architecture, including hands-on experience with AWS CDK, serverless design, and cloud-native patterns
• Experience designing and implementing event-sourced systems and event stores for traceability and auditability
• Strong background in CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and DevOps best practices
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, React, and GraphQL
• Familiarity with Apollo Federation, domain-driven design and modular front-end architectures
• Hands-on experience with observability tools such as AWS CloudWatch and AWS X-Ray, with a focus on reliability and incident response
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, lead cross-functional initiatives, and drive technical strategy
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Advocacy for AI-assisted engineering practices, driving adoption and responsible integration
• Experience in startup or high-growth tech environments preferred

Why join us?

• Innovative health screening company.
• Looking to innovate with AI.
• Stable company with 25+ years in the making.
• Remote work.

Job Details

Salary: $175,000 - $225,000 per year

We’re looking for someone with conviction—clear technical vision, confident decision-making, and the ability to inspire teams toward bold, forward-thinking solutions. You thrive in ambiguity, take initiative, and bring creative solutions to complex challenges. You’re resourceful, collaborative, energized by change and thrive in a culture built on agility, experimentation, and big ideas.

Benefits

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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