As a Principal Software Architect, you will lead architectural strategies, collaborate with diverse teams, mentor engineers, evaluate emerging technologies, ensure system scalability and reliability, and influence key technology decisions to enhance the company's product portfolio.
We’re a growing team, and as we scale, so does our need to focus on expanding our Engineering team. You’ll be joining a people-focused company, and as a Principal Software Architect, you will be a strategic leader who transforms complex challenges into elegant, robust systems. This role is your opportunity to shape our technology landscape, drive innovation, and collaborate with diverse teams to deliver best-in-class solutions that impact our customers.
THE OPPORTUNITY
- Lead and define architectural strategies across multiple projects and platforms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business goals with technology solutions.
- Influence key technology decisions and drive digital transformation initiatives.
- Mentor and inspire a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and frameworks to enhance our product portfolio.
- Work closely with stakeholders to integrate customer feedback into architectural roadmaps.
- Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability across all systems.
- Play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of our technology stack.
THE SKILL SET
- Extensive experience in enterprise-level software architecture and design.
- Excellent communication skills and experience with stakeholder management.
- Experience in designing and architecting SaaS solutions, with a focus on both single-tenant and multi-tenant architectures.
- Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on technical execution.
- Strong background in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and microservices.
- Expertise in multiple programming languages and frameworks.
- Deep understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Proficiency in system integration, security standards, and data management.
- Experience with agile methodologies and scalable system design.
- Strategic thinker with a passion for continuous learning and innovation.
THE BENEFITS
- Fully remote based with the flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK
- Flexible working hours
- Working within a team of friendly, skilled people where help is always within reach
- 25 vacation days per year in addition to public holidays
- 4 recharge days, where the entire company goes on a brief pause in all geographies for 1 day each quarter. This day can be spent in whatever way helps you recharge, to regain energy, and dive back into the next workday
- 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year
- Group Life Insurance
- Income Protection Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Pension Salary Exchange Scheme
- Optional Medical Insurance
- Travel insurance for business travels
- Cell phone allowance up to 80£ per month
- High-end laptop (Dell XPS or Mac)
- Quarterly team events (bowling, boat cruise, after-work)
- Competitive pay and bonus/commission
Top Skills
AWS
Azure
GCP
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