Principal Software Architect

About the role

Foundation Software is seeking an experienced Principal Software Architect to lead their software architecture team and provide technical leadership across the engineering organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Software Architecture team.
• Partner with the VP of Architecture on architectural strategy and technology roadmaps.
• Guide solution architecture across cloud, desktop, APIs, and modernization initiatives.
• Lead architecture reviews and establish engineering standards and best practices.
• Mentor architects and senior developers.
• Promote scalable, secure, cloud-native application design.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI, to improve our platform and engineering practices.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, QA, Security, Infrastructure, and DevOps to deliver high-quality solutions.

Tech Stack

• Backend: .NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, REST APIs, Node.js, Express
• Frontend: React, Vue.js, TypeScript
• Cloud: Microsoft Azure (App Services, Functions, SQL, Storage, Redis, Application Insights), AWS and GCP
• Architecture: Microservices, Clean Architecture, Domain-Driven Design, API-First, Event-Driven Systems
• Data: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB

Requirements

• 12+ years of software engineering experience with enterprise applications.
• 5+ years of software architecture experience.
• Experience leading or mentoring architects and senior engineers.
• Deep expertise in modern application architecture, cloud technologies, and software design patterns.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.
• Passion for mentoring teams and driving engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of industry-standard security practices and protocols.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits package.
• Award-winning workplace culture.
• The opportunity to influence the future of construction software.
• Work-life balance and flexible scheduling.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.