Principal, Software Architect

At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission—to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity, and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society.

About the role

The Principal, Software Architect at Cotality will support the development of application, data-centric, and integration solutions with a strong focus on Product and Platform architecture methodologies. The ideal individual must possess outstanding communication abilities to oversee a development team and liaise with business stakeholders, conveying and advocating for both functional and solution ideas, ensuring consistency across diverse streams of complex projects and programs. The role requires the ability to fortify ongoing initiatives, identify client requirements, and enhance existing legacy projects and programs. This position is within the Enterprise Architecture team.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions and development, design, and architecture for strategic initiatives, including cloud, integration, and enterprise solutions, engaging various Cotality business and technology teams as necessary.
• Review business context for solutions to company challenges as well as define the vision and requirements for the solution, recommend potential options, and select the most optimal solution.
• Communicate the architecture to stakeholders and collaborate with existing domain architects in the formalization and adoption of IT standards and procedures.
• Drive transformational initiatives by aligning business and technology roadmaps and maintaining the application ecosystem roadmap.
• Validate and future-proof solution designs with software vendors, internal service providers, application business analysts, and application developers.
• Prepare, conduct, and evaluate proof-of-concept integration solutions per business use cases. Quantify the business values and articulate the value proposition to application teams and senior management.
• Document and diagram current and future state integration processes across business applications.
• Inventory and maintain a Systems/Integration repository across segments to promote reusability.
• Initiate both group and one-on-one meetings with application owners and enterprise architects to clearly understand integration needs in terms of business drivers and their application roadmaps.
• Work closely with other peer IT solutions architects in developing short- and long-range plans and review them with senior IT leadership and other organizational management.
• Research and monitor technology trends and methodologies to simplify and deliver faster information systems and integration services.
• Engage in the full cycle of the project delivery process (i.e., requirement, design, build, test, go-live, and support).
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and mentorship to software engineers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.
• Develop and own solution design and present the solution to Cotality Architectural Review Board (ARB) to review, evaluate, and approve key technology and system initiatives across the enterprise.
• Mentor developers on architecture best practices, enterprise strategies, and vision.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in architecture and technology integration.
• Strong knowledge of hardware, software, networks, and telecommunications systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop architectural concepts and principles for enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in architectural frameworks and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex factors and solve diverse problems.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills with experience working across multiple teams and departments.
• Experience in creating architectural reports and analyses.

Pay

Annual Pay Range: 154,600 - 210,000 USD

Benefits

At Cotality, we offer more than just a job; we provide a benefits experience designed to support your whole self. Highlights include:

• Time off: Generous PTO, 11 paid holidays, plus well-being and volunteer time off.
• Family Support: Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a baby stipend.
• Health: Multiple medical plan options with mental health and wellness support offerings.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match and vesting after one year.
• Financial Perks: $400 annual well-being stipend and tuition assistance up to $5,250.
• Extras: Recognition Rewards, referral bonuses, exclusive discounts, and more.