Principal Software Engineer, EA Solution Design & Delivery (Remote)

The Home Depot; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal for Solution Design & Delivery to enhance cross-functional coordination and improve solution delivery quality. This role involves partnering with technology leaders to implement modern EA practices and drive innovation throughout the system development lifecycle. You'll lead design governance, coordinate initiatives for continuous improvement, and facilitate training sessions to promote best practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment while ensuring the delivery of high-quality technology solutions.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in solution design, architecture, or consulting.
• Strong understanding of SDLC principles and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional design governance and ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop a new SDLC framework focused on innovation and agility.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Project Management

SDLC Principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Presentation Software

Job description

Position Purpose:

The Enterprise Architecture (EA) Principal for Solution Design & Delivery is responsible for implementing modern, lightweight EA practices to enhance cross-functional coordination on designs and improve the quality and speed of solution delivery. This position partners with technology architects and leaders across the enterprise to build alignment on standards and best practices for design and delivery, and leads cross-functional governance.

The Principal will play a key role in driving innovation and improvements across the system development lifecycle, enabling the technology organization to deliver high-quality, innovative technology solutions efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Planning (40%)

• Partner with product and technology leaders to develop a new SDLC framework focused on innovation and agility.
• Coordinate with architects and leaders to align on solution design best practices.
• Develop and introduce enabling frameworks, assets, and deliverables.
• Design and implement changes to strategic planning processes to incorporate solution design and delivery best practices.

Delivery & Execution (40%)

• Lead cross-functional design governance, coordinate design reviews, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordinate initiatives to improve the system development lifecycle.
• Review and update standards, report on metrics, and provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Implement tools and technologies to streamline workflows and optimize processes.
• Drive thought leadership, perform research, and stay informed on industry innovations.

Support & Enablement (20%)

• Develop communication and training materials; facilitate training sessions.
• Guide and coordinate with architecture leaders to foster best practices and continuous improvement.
• Promote successful usage of EA practices, address team questions, and encourage collaboration.

Additional Details:

• Typically reports to the Software Engineer Manager or Sr. Manager, Technology Director or Sr. Director.
• Travel requirements: less than 10% overnight travel.
• Physical requirements: mostly sitting, occasional moving or lifting light articles.
• Working conditions: indoor, comfortable environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 or older and legally permitted to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in solution design/delivery, architecture, engineering, or consulting.
• Strong understanding of SDLC principles, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and presentation software.