Senior IT Architect & Platform Lead (Remote)

DIRECTV

Anchorage (AK)

Remote

USD 141,000 - 212,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

DIRECTV is seeking a Principal IT Software Engineer 1 to set architectural direction and drive end-to-end solution design across multiple teams and complex systems, with high autonomy. You will mentor engineers, govern technical standards, and influence platform strategy focused on CX orchestration using AWS, Salesforce, and CRM integrations.

You will lead architectural reviews, roadmaps, and critical production issue resolution, partnering with leadership to align technical direction with

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS or related field.
Proven experience in senior/lead technical roles with architecture responsibilities.
Strong track record delivering large-scale distributed systems and driving architecture.

Responsibilities

Architect and deliver highly complex cross-system solutions across teams and platforms.
Set technical direction and establish architectural standards and best practices.
Lead data pathways and integrations with CRM, AI platforms, and APIs.
Facilitate architectural reviews, governance forums, and roadmapping.
Drive multi-PI roadmaps and translate business strategy into engineering initiatives.
Serve as escalation point for high-risk technical problems and mentor senior engineers.
Promote engineering excellence through coding standards and tooling strategy.
Identify systemic risks and influence prioritization with leadership.
Represent engineering in cross-functional strategic discussions on platform direction.
Evaluate emerging technologies and advise on adoption affecting the roadmap.
Lead technical due diligence for major initiatives and platform migrations.
Resolve critical production issues requiring deep system knowledge and cross-team coordination.