Senior Backend Architect – AI-First, Remote

OpenKrill

United States

Remote

USD 165,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) with match

Flex PTO

Remote-friendly

Professional development funds

Job summary

Nerdery, a digital product consultancy, seeks a Principal Software Engineer (BE) to oversee full project lifecycles and provide technical leadership to engineering teams. You will define architecture, drive best practices, and ensure production‑ready software across Azure‑based solutions.

We expect 8+ years of software development, strong C#/.NET proficiency, and hands-on cloud experience. This is a remote-friendly, senior role with opportunities to shape client delivery and domain technology

Qualifications

8+ years of software development experience.
2-3+ years of application software architecture experience.
Ability to explain complex code decisions to diverse audiences.
Strong technical communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proficiency in C# and .NET for scalable production applications.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
AI-forward development mindset and experience with AI-assisted workflows.

Responsibilities

Oversee the entire technical lifecycle of a product, including tech decisions and production readiness.
Write and explain complex software using advanced code patterns and architecture.
Serve as the technical lead for a team of software engineers.
Own the technical quality of the product and document architectural decisions.
Foster cross-functional collaboration between engineering and other disciplines.
Provide ongoing technical feedback and mentorship to team members.
Assist with sales requests by offering technical recommendations and estimates.