Principal Architect - Remote

Overview

As a Principal Architect at Affinity, you will shape the technical landscape of our relationship intelligence platform, ensuring scalability, performance, and innovation in collaboration with the engineering team.

In Short

• Drive the architectural vision and align it with business objectives.
• Lead initiatives to address technical debt and enhance scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute shared goals.
• Mentor engineers and share expertise in architectural best practices.
• Define and maintain technical roadmaps for the platform.
• Innovate and integrate new technologies for platform evolution.
• Contribute to code quality and technical reviews.
• Oversee documentation quality and architectural consistency.
• Work closely with engineering directors and product management.
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively.

Requirements

• 12+ years in software engineering with a focus on system architecture.
• 3+ years leading architectural decisions in a large organization.
• Expertise in distributed systems and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Ruby and Python.
• Strong mentoring and leadership skills.
• Exceptional communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with a methodical approach.
• Demonstrated success in cross-team collaboration.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible personal and sick days.
• 401k plan for retirement planning.
• Annual budget for education and learning opportunities.
• Reimbursement for home internet and wellness expenses.
• Virtual team building and social events.