Remote Principal Architect: Enterprise Modernization

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 126,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work eligibility

Comprehensive employee benefits

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Principal Architect for remote US-based work to shape enterprise application architecture strategy and guide technology decisions aligned with long-term business objectives.

The role partners with stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to drive modernization, reduce technical debt, and ensure architecture standards across programs, with remote US-based work available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience in computer science or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Broad knowledge of application architecture and modern software engineering practices.
• Experience establishing architecture principles and governance processes.
• Proven track record leading application modernization initiatives.
• Strong understanding of strategic technology trends.
• Ability to mentor architects and senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise application architecture and technology roadmaps.
• Lead application modernization initiatives to reduce technical debt.
• Establish and govern application architecture standards and design principles.
• Review and approve solution architectures for major initiatives.
• Evaluate the application portfolio for consolidation and modernization opportunities.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into technology capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to teams.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Principal Architect for remote US-based work to shape enterprise application architecture strategy and guide technology decisions aligned with long-term business objectives.

The role partners with stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to drive modernization, reduce technical debt, and ensure architecture standards across programs, with remote US-based work available.