Principal Software Architect (React, Node.js, TypeScript)

Job Title: Principal Software Architect Location: Remote (United States) Employment Type: Full-Time About the Opportunity We are seeking a Software Architect to lead the design and evolution of scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. This role will define architecture standards, drive technical strategy, mentor engineering teams, and partner with business stakeholders to deliver innovative technology solutions. Key Responsibilities • Define enterprise architecture, technical standards, and best practices. • Lead architecture and design of cloud-native, distributed systems. • Drive cross-functional technical initiatives and architectural governance. • Mentor engineers and support technology decision-making. • Evaluate emerging technologies and build proof-of-concepts. • Ensure application scalability, security, reliability, and performance. • Champion CI/CD, TDD, automated testing, and DevOps practices. Technology Stack • Frontend: React, JavaScript, TypeScript • Backend: Node.js, NestJS, Express.js • Databases: MongoDB, SQL • APIs: GraphQL, REST APIs • Messaging & Caching: Kafka, Redis • Testing: Jest, TDD • Cloud & DevOps: AWS Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. • 12+ years of software development, architecture, or technical leadership experience. • Strong expertise in React, TypeScript, Node.js, and modern web architectures. • Experience with GraphQL, REST APIs, MongoDB, SQL, Kafka, and Redis. • Deep understanding of distributed systems, cloud platforms, security, and performance optimization. • Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor engineering teams. • Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred.