Principal Software Architect

Role Overview

• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with enterprise security, risk, legal, privacy, compliance, and other relevant teams to identify, implement, and continuously improve comprehensive organization-wide governance and best practices
• Collaborate across the organization to assess technology requirements, develop architectural frameworks, and implement scalable data platforms that support internal and external consumption, AI capabilities, and cloud adoption for resilience and cost-efficiency
• Ensure AI is a foundational enabler for the enterprise, including defining and upholding standards, processes, and responsible practices for the evaluation, adoption, integration, migration, and lifecycle management of Large Language Models and AI Agents
• Simplify operations and reduce technical debt by eliminating redundant software tools, services, and processes, supporting End-of-Life initiatives and the evaluation of technology maturity to recommend modern cloud-based replacements as needed
• Define, maintain, and communicate reference architectures, blueprints, frameworks, and interoperability models that guide technical teams and ensure architectural coherence, integrity, and compliance throughout all platforms and products
• Partner with business and technology units to define and evolve current, transitional, and target operating models, adjusting architectural strategies as business requirements evolve and promoting emergent design and evolutionary change
• Provide consulting services, architectural evaluation, and guidance for solutions and third-party services, ensuring alignment with published enterprise standards, governance, and risk management processes
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by mentoring teams, facilitating training on governance and architecture, and building strong collaborative relationships across the enterprise
• Communicate architectural vision, progress, business value, and lessons learned effectively to stakeholders at all levels, including both technical and non-technical audiences
• Stay informed of emerging technologies and industry trends, integrating advancements into the company’s architectural landscape and guiding teams in modernizing legacy systems through incremental, low-disruption strategies

Requirements

• Proven experience in enterprise architecture and large-scale project delivery
• Strong leadership managing complex projects and leading teams
• Skilled at influencing stakeholders across all levels and driving change
• Expert in building relationships and cross-functional collaboration
• Deep knowledge of architectural styles, design patterns, and development methodologies
• Excellent communicator able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Understands business models, industry trends, and competitive dynamics, focusing on value and results
• Able to think strategically and anticipate future opportunities
• Adaptable to ambiguity and changing strategies
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Tech Stack

• Cloud

Benefits

• A voice in the future of fintech
• Always-on learning and development
• Collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to give back
• Competitive salary and benefits