Principal Architect — Python, React, GCP (Remote)

Badger & Bird Talent; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Principal Software Architect proficient in Python, FastAPI, and cloud platforms GCP and AWS. This fully remote role focuses on defining architectural vision for large-scale software products while mentoring senior engineers. Ideal candidates have extensive software engineering experience and a strong background in security engineering. Enjoy a flexible remote-first culture that values expertise and supports professional growth with sponsored certifications.

Benefits

Sponsored certifications

Flexible remote work

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Staff, Principal, or Architect-level software engineer.
• Expert-level knowledge of Python and modern web frameworks like FastAPI.
• Deep architectural experience with cloud platforms, specifically GCP and AWS.
• A strong foundation in security engineering and designing secure-by-default systems.
• Experience with frontend technologies like React is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Own the high-level architecture and long-term technical roadmap for key product areas.
• Design scalable, secure, and resilient systems across GCP and AWS.
• Guide and mentor Lead Engineers and development teams to foster technical excellence.
• Stay hands-on by writing proofs-of-concept and establishing engineering patterns.
• Collaborate with product and client leadership to align technical strategy with business goals.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

React

GCP

AWS

Security engineering

Job description

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Principal Software Architect proficient in Python, FastAPI, and cloud platforms GCP and AWS. This fully remote role focuses on defining architectural vision for large-scale software products while mentoring senior engineers. Ideal candidates have extensive software engineering experience and a strong background in security engineering. Enjoy a flexible remote-first culture that values expertise and supports professional growth with sponsored certifications.