Principal Software Architect
COPA - The Colorado Providers Association
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- The Principal Software Architect is a key strategic and technical leader within the organization, responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of scalable, durable, and innovative technology solutions.
- Act as the connective tissue between business strategy and technical execution, ensuring that technology initiatives align with organizational goals while maintaining technical excellence and fostering innovation across engineering teams.
- Design, build, and maintain high-quality software solutions to support business initiatives.
- Lead the design and development of enterprise-level architecture frameworks and solutions, balancing current needs with long-term scalability, maintainability, and performance.
- Provide thought leadership in architectural direction and technology strategy. Develop architectural roadmaps that support future business expansion and innovation.
- Evaluate and recommend technologies that align with business goals. Ensure that solutions are implemented effectively and responsibly.
- Define and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and frameworks to promote consistency and quality across the technology landscape.
- Identify architectural risks and develop mitigation strategies. Balance innovation with reliability, security, and compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in software development, including 3+ years in a software architecture or principal engineering role.
- Deep experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), microservices, distributed systems, and enterprise-scale application development.
- Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, security, and infrastructure as code.
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and cross-functional team environments.
Benefits
- Guidelight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're passionate about fostering an environment where everyone, irrespective of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or background, feels valued and included.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
software architecturecloud platformsmicroservicesdistributed systemsenterprise-scale application developmentDevOps practicesCI/CD pipelinesinfrastructure as codeagile methodologies
Soft skills
leadershipstrategic thinkingcommunicationinnovationproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster’s degree