Senior Product Architect - CA 7 Distributed Components

Broadcom’s Mainframe Software Division (MSD #BroadcomSoftware) delivers cutting‑edge on‑prem and hybrid software solutions that power mission‑critical enterprise systems. Applications running on these platforms support the majority of global transactions and business‑critical workloads. We are seeking a Senior Product Architect to lead the architecture and evolution of the distributed components of CA 7 Workload Automation, including REST APIs, Observability (OpenTelemetry), Web UI, and the distributed agent ecosystem. Responsibilities Work with architects, development leads, and product management to define and drive the architecture of CA 7 distributed components, including APIs, observability services, agents, and UI platforms. Define and document best practices, architectural standards, and design patterns for distributed systems and application development. Design and develop scalable, resilient REST API services and microservices‑based components. Lead architecture for OpenTelemetry‑based observability pipelines, enabling real‑time streaming of workload events to enterprise platforms. Partner with stakeholders during early stages of projects to ensure solutions meet business requirements, scalability needs, and performance expectations. Guide development teams in building high‑quality, testable, and maintainable code aligned with modern engineering practices. Participate in and lead design and code reviews for complex and critical components. Drive shift‑left practices, ensuring early involvement of testing, performance, and security considerations. Collaborate across global teams to ensure architectural consistency and alignment across distributed components. Mentor and coach engineers, helping elevate team capabilities in system design and modern development practices. Typical Role Definition A senior‑level professional role requiring evaluation, originality, and ingenuity. Applies advanced concepts, practices, and procedures in software architecture and distributed systems design. Assignments are broad in nature and require independent judgment. Serves as a technical leader and resource to others for resolving complex problems. May lead cross‑functional initiatives and influence architectural direction across multiple teams. Job‑Specific Authority and Scope Works independently with minimal supervision. Defines architectural direction and design decisions without requiring manager approval in most cases. Influences multiple teams and stakeholders across geographic regions. Acts as a technical authority for distributed platform components. Typically has no direct reports but provides technical leadership and mentorship. Operates with a global scope across engineering teams. Does not manage a budget. Business Travel and Physical Demands Travel as required to support industry conferences, customer engagements, and internal events. Includes opportunities to represent Broadcom by demoing and showcasing CA 7 Workload Automation solutions, both in‑person and virtually, and acting as a thought leader in the workload automation and observability space. Office environment – the role is based out of our Plano site. No special physical demands required. Education / Experience Bachelor’s degree or global equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Typically 15+ years of experience in software development or a related field, with significant experience in distributed systems architecture and technical leadership. General Skills & Competencies Demonstrates high personal integrity and ability to earn trust Strong analytical and complex problem‑solving skills Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams Ability to operate at both strategic and hands‑on technical levels Growth mindset with focus on continuous learning and improvement Strong leadership, mentoring, and coaching capabilities Experience working in Agile development environments Desired Technical Skills & Experience Strong hands‑on development experience with: Java, Spring Framework, and REST APIs; building and maintaining microservices and distributed systems in production. Experience in Observability frameworks (OpenTelemetry or similar) and event‑driven architectures (e.g., Kafka or similar). Experience in JavaScript and modern UI frameworks (React preferred). Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Strong working knowledge of API design, versioning, and integration patterns; debugging, performance tuning, and troubleshooting distributed systems. Familiarity with workload automation concepts and distributed agent systems; observability platforms (Splunk, Datadog, Grafana, etc.). Exposure to mainframe systems (z/OS, scheduling) and hybrid architectures is a plus. Scope of Work This role is focused on evolving the distributed control plane of CA 7 Workload Automation, enabling API‑driven automation and integration across enterprise systems, real‑time observability using OpenTelemetry, scalable management of distributed agents, and modern web‑based user experiences. Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is $127,100 – $203,400. The position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and equity. Broadcom offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) participation with company matching; employee stock purchase program; employee assistance program; paid holidays; paid sick leave and vacation; and paid family leave. Equal Opportunity Employer Broadcom is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Broadcom Corporation