Principal Cloud Software Architect

Role overview Lead architecture and delivery for large, complex software engagements, turning enterprise goals and ambiguous requirements into production-ready applications, including AI-enabled solutions. The role combines hands-on technical contribution with responsibility for discovery, architectural decisions, delivery risks, and communication with client leadership.

Responsibilities - Lead engineering teams delivering software in environments with substantial technical and organizational complexity. - Run discovery with technical and business stakeholders, translate findings into requirements and a workable backlog, and refine priorities as needs evolve. - Make and document architectural decisions, using diagrams to explain and defend designs to engineers and client leaders. - Contribute hands-on to AI-oriented software development and create or improve AI-driven testing at multiple levels. - Mentor engineers and peer technical leaders on delivery practices for high-stakes engagements. - Identify technical, delivery, or relationship risks early; act as the senior escalation point and communicate progress, risks, and roadmaps to client leadership. - Support complex sales opportunities with scoping discussions, contract review, and presentations when needed.

Requirements - Strong enterprise architecture and software development experience, including the ability to lead delivery in complex client environments. - Ability to facilitate discovery, address senior stakeholders’ questions, uncover requirements gaps, and propose practical next steps. - Skill in aligning stakeholders, technical priorities, and deliverables across large organizations. - Clear communication, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate ambiguity, competing priorities, and conflict.

Nice to have - Computing-related degree. - Experience with UX/UI, large language models, generative AI, automated testing, CI/CD, or infrastructure as code. - Background in large-scale modernization, legacy migration, or enterprise governance processes such as security reviews and change approvals.

Benefits and work setup - Fully remote work, with pay in USD; travel may reach 25% depending on business needs. - Flexible paid time off and holidays, phantom equity, and stipends for equipment and learning. - Exam and certification support, peer bonuses, a company-provided laptop, and an individual development plan.