Remote Principal Software Architect - Lead Scalable Systems
Placements24
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Job summary
Placements24 seeks a Principal Software Architect to define the technical vision for large-scale, distributed systems in a fully remote engineering organization. You will guide teams, set standards, and mentor senior engineers to build scalable, secure, and maintainable software across business domains.
You will lead architectural decisions, evaluate new technologies, and collaborate with product management to translate requirements into robust technical solutions, while enjoying flexible work
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with a significant focus on architectural design.
- Proven track record of designing and delivering large-scale, complex software systems.
Responsibilities
- Define and evolve the overall software architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical strategy.
- Lead the design of complex, distributed systems, microservices, and APIs, focusing on scalability, performance, and reliability.
- Establish technical standards, patterns, and best practices for software development across the organization.
- Mentor and guide engineering teams, providing technical leadership and architectural oversight.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and make recommendations for adoption to drive innovation.
- Collaborate with product management and stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
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Job description
Placements24 seeks a Principal Software Architect to define the technical vision for large-scale, distributed systems in a fully remote engineering organization. You will guide teams, set standards, and mentor senior engineers to build scalable, secure, and maintainable software across business domains.
You will lead architectural decisions, evaluate new technologies, and collaborate with product management to translate requirements into robust technical solutions, while enjoying flexible work
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