Senior Principal Software Architect

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Híbrido; ZAR 2 991 000 - 3 988 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Equity

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Conference attendance

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Principal Software Architect for a fully remote, globally distributed team. The role focuses on designing scalable, resilient cloud-native architectures and leading architectural strategy across engineering groups.

The ideal candidate brings 12+ years in software architecture, deep distributed-systems expertise, and proficiency in Java, Python, Go, and C++. Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and Kubernetes/Docker are essential.

Qualificações

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent extensive experience.
• 12+ years of software development experience with a strong focus on architectural design.
• Deep expertise in distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native technologies.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, Python, Go, C++).
• Strong data modeling, SQL/NoSQL, and caching knowledge.
• Experience leading technical initiatives and influencing teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in domain-driven design (DDD) and event-driven architectures is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the design and development of scalable software architectures for cloud-native applications.
• Define technical roadmaps, architectural standards, and best practices for the organization.
• Collaborate with product, engineering leads, and stakeholders to align technical strategy with business goals.
• Evaluate and select technologies, frameworks, and design patterns for systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software teams.
• Drive innovation by exploring emerging technologies and patterns.
• Ensure security, performance, scalability, and maintainability of solutions.
• Conduct architectural reviews and guidance on design decisions.
• Develop and maintain architectural documentation.
• Foster cross-team collaboration and knowledge sharing on architectural matters.

Conhecimentos

Distributed systems

Microservices

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes

Docker

Java

Python

Go

C++

DDD

Event-driven architectures

Formação académica

Master's or PhD in Computer Science or related field

12+ years of software development experience

Ferramentas

Kubernetes

Docker

Java

Python

Go

C++

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client is a globally recognized leader in cloud-native solutions, seeking an exceptional Senior Principal Software Architect to join their pioneering remote-first team. This role is at the forefront of designing highly scalable, resilient, and performant software architectures that underpin critical enterprise applications. You will be responsible for setting the technical vision, driving architectural strategy, and ensuring the adoption of best practices across multiple engineering teams. The ideal candidate is a visionary technologist with a deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, cloud-native principles, and a proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives. This is a fully remote position offering unparalleled opportunity to impact global technology standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex, scalable, and resilient software architectures for cloud-native applications.
• Define technical roadmaps, architectural standards, and best practices for the engineering organization.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering leads, and stakeholders to align technical strategy with business objectives.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and design patterns for new and existing systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineering teams.
• Drive innovation by exploring and advocating for emerging technologies and architectural patterns.
• Ensure the security, performance, scalability, and maintainability of architectural solutions.
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide guidance on design decisions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration and knowledge sharing on architectural matters.

Requirements

Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent extensive experience. 12+ years of experience in software development with a significant focus on architectural design. Deep expertise in designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems and microservices architectures. Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native technologies (Kubernetes, Docker). Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C++). Strong understanding of data modeling, database technologies (SQL/NoSQL), and caching strategies. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence engineering teams. Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Experience in domain-driven design (DDD) and event-driven architectures is highly desirable.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive compensation package, including a significant base salary, performance-based bonuses, and equity options. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance are provided, along with generous retirement savings plans. This is a remote-first role, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work from anywhere. We invest heavily in our employees' professional development, offering extensive training resources, conference attendance, and opportunities for advanced certifications. Enjoy a culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, with regular virtual team-building activities.