Principal Software Engineer — Hands-on, Path to Architect

Distro

Denver (CO)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

5 days ago
Be an early applicant
Application generator

Get a reply from this employer — a resume and cover letter tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage
Conference budget
Learning budget
Path toward Architect scope

Job summary

PrismHR is seeking a senior architect to own the technical direction of our multi-tenant SaaS platform. You will design and build critical components, write specifications, and communicate clearly with engineers and executives.

This is not a hands-off role; you’ll influence architecture and production behavior from day one. Responsibilities include shaping the SPA over a Node.js API tier, evaluating technologies, and solving mobile performance, accessibility, and observability challenges.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years with TypeScript and JavaScript.
  • Expert-level Angular 2+ single-page applications.
  • Expert-level Node.js and Express services, APIs, microservices.
  • Docker and AKS or equivalent.
  • Architectural judgment on multi-tenant SaaS - security, performance, scale.
  • The ability to hold a technical position with executives through credibility, not authority.

Responsibilities

  • Design single-page applications over a Node.js API tier and write technical specifications.
  • Communicate concepts credibly to engineers and executives.
  • Address live problems like mobile performance, per-tenant branding, accessibility, and observability.

Skills

TypeScript
JavaScript
Angular 2+
Node.js
Express APIs
Microservices
Multi-tenant SaaS
Security & performance

Tools

Docker
Kubernetes (AKS)

Job description

PrismHR is seeking a senior architect to own the technical direction of our multi-tenant SaaS platform. You will design and build critical components, write specifications, and communicate clearly with engineers and executives.

This is not a hands-off role; you’ll influence architecture and production behavior from day one. Responsibilities include shaping the SPA over a Node.js API tier, evaluating technologies, and solving mobile performance, accessibility, and observability challenges.

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Associate Principal Engineer - Hands-on Tech Leader
Associate Principal Engineer - Hands-on Tech Leader

Distro • Denver (CO)

Hybrid
USD 160,000 - 210,000
Health coverage
Conference and learning support
Defined path to Principal Engineer and
+1
Principal Software Engineer (Copy)
Principal Software Engineer (Copy)

Distro • Denver (CO)

Hybrid
USD 180,000 - 260,000
Health coverage
Conference budget
Learning budget
+1
Senior Full-Stack Engineer — Hybrid (Angular/Node)
Senior Full-Stack Engineer — Hybrid (Angular/Node)

Distro • Denver (CO)

Hybrid
USD 140,000 - 180,000
Principal Staff Engineer — Remote, Scalable Systems
Principal Staff Engineer — Remote, Scalable Systems

Pragmatike • Los Angeles (CA)

On-site
USD 200,000 - 350,000
Full benefits package
Principal Software Architect
Principal Software Architect

Sitepen • United States

Remote
USD 150,000 - 200,000
Trust and autonomy
Sustainable work-life balance
Collaboration with experienced engineers
Principal Full-Stack Architect & Platform Leader
Principal Full-Stack Architect & Platform Leader

Jobs in JS • New York (NY)

Hybrid
USD 140,000 - 210,000
Principal Software Engineer / Architect
Principal Software Engineer / Architect

Veriipro • Deerfield (IL)

On-site
USD 140,000 - 190,000
Technical Product Analyst - Onsite Platform & API Leader
Technical Product Analyst - Onsite Platform & API Leader

Vensure Employer Solutions • Duluth (GA)

On-site
USD 75,000 - 110,000
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
+1
Staff Software Architect — AI-Driven SaaS Platform (Hybrid)
Staff Software Architect — AI-Driven SaaS Platform (Hybrid)

Midwest Startups • Lehi (UT)

Hybrid
USD 150,000 - 230,000
Healthcare plans
401(k) match
HSA
Principal .NET & AWS Architect for SaaS Platform
Principal .NET & AWS Architect for SaaS Platform

Resourceful Talent Group • New York (NY)

On-site
USD 180,000 - 240,000