Remote Senior Software Architect – Microservices & Scale

Lyric

Columbus (OH)

Remote

USD 180,000 - 271,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Lyric is a remote-friendly US employer seeking a Principal Software Engineer to shape the technical direction of its flagship initiatives. The role leads design and development of complex, scalable software systems, mentoring engineers and driving best practices across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include architecture decisions, code quality, performance optimization, and evangelizing new technologies.

Qualifications

10+ years experience in software engineering, including a strong track record of leading the design and development of complex software systems, leveraging microservice architecture(s) on modern application stacks.
10+ years experience using JavaScript, Python, Java, or C#, and expertise in development frameworks and technologies. .NET ecosystem is highly preferred.

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.