Principal Software Architect & Tech Leader

Lyric; Juneau (AK); Remote; USD 180,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyric is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to shape the technical direction of our products and drive engineering strategy for flagship initiatives. The position leads the design and development of complex, scalable, and high-performance software systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

By leveraging extensive technical expertise, the role will guide and mentor engineers, champion best practices, and ensure the successful implementation of

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering with lead design experience.
• Experience with microservices on modern stacks.
• Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/SE; advanced certs a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leads the end-to-end design and development of software solutions, including back-end and integration components
• Collaborates closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define technical requirements, scope, and deliverables
• Provides technical leadership and guidance to a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence
• Drives architectural decisions and ensures adherence to coding standards, best practices, and software quality principles
• Develops and maintains application frameworks, libraries, and reusable components to streamline development processes
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify and address technical challenges, performance optimizations, and scalability concerns
• Mentors and guides engineers on technical design, coding practices, and system architecture, promoting professional growth and skill development
• Stays up-to-date with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends, driving the adoption of new tools and methodologies
• Conducts code reviews and provides constructive feedback to ensure code quality, maintainability, and system stability
• Act as a technical evangelist, representing the Company in industry events, conferences, and technical communities, and sharing knowledge and insights.

Skills

Senior software leadership

Microservices

Full-stack development

Languages: JS/Python/Java/C#

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Master's degree

Job description

Lyric is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to shape the technical direction of our products and drive engineering strategy for flagship initiatives. The position leads the design and development of complex, scalable, and high-performance software systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

By leveraging extensive technical expertise, the role will guide and mentor engineers, champion best practices, and ensure the successful implementation of