Principal Software Architect

Role Description

We are seeking an accomplished Principal Software Architect with 12+ years of software engineering experience and a proven track record of architecting enterprise-scale software platforms within life sciences, medical devices, industrial IoT, or similarly regulated environments. This role combines strategic technical leadership with hands-on architecture, modernization, cloud transformation, security governance, and engineering mentorship.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise across legacy and modern technology stacks, including:

• C++
• C#
• .NET Framework
• Node.js
• React
• Azure
• AWS
• SQL Server
• Enterprise identity management technologies

Location: Remote

Duration: Ongoing Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive enterprise architecture strategy for complex multi-tier software platforms.
• Lead modernization initiatives, migrating legacy ASP.NET MVC and AngularJS applications to modern React-based solutions.
• Architect cloud-native and hybrid-cloud solutions spanning Azure and AWS environments.
• Establish CI/CD standards and implement automated deployment pipelines across .NET, Node.js, and React ecosystems.
• Design secure REST APIs, integration frameworks, and scalable SaaS platform architectures.
• Govern platform security, including authentication, encryption, secrets management, certificate management, and secure code-signing processes.
• Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical design evaluations while enforcing engineering best practices.
• Author and maintain architecture documentation, including ADRs, HLDs, LLDs, and interface specifications.
• Mentor senior engineers and technical teams while driving engineering excellence across the organization.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, product teams, compliance organizations, and stakeholders to align technology strategy with business goals.

Qualifications

• Expert-level experience with C++, C#, .NET Framework, ASP.NET Web Forms, MVC, Web API, and WCF.
• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js, Express.js, React 18/19, JavaScript, and modern frontend development.
• Deep expertise with Azure Active Directory, MSAL, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and JWT authentication.
• Advanced SQL Server architecture, database design, stored procedures, performance tuning, and query optimization.
• Experience with PowerShell automation, IIS administration, and SSL/TLS certificate management.
• Strong Azure and AWS cloud architecture experience.
• Expertise implementing secure software development practices and enterprise security controls.
• Experience designing custom network protocols and distributed communication systems.
• Proven success implementing enterprise DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Requirements

• 12+ years of software engineering experience.
• 4+ years as a Principal Engineer, Software Architect, or equivalent senior technical leadership role.
• Experience within life sciences, medical devices, industrial IoT, healthcare technology, or regulated industries preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale application modernization and cloud migration initiatives.
• Proven ability to balance strategic architecture responsibilities with hands-on technical leadership.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Relevant cloud, security, or architecture certifications are highly desirable.

Benefits

• The expected base salary for this position ranges from $60.00 to $65.00/hour.
• Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained.
• In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

To Apply

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!