Principal Software Architect – Observability & Data Platforms - Remote

Overview

As a Principal Software Architect, you will design and implement next-generation, AI-enabled observability and data platforms, enhancing real-time insights and operational reliability across hybrid cloud environments.

In Short

• Define and evolve architecture and design of observability and data platforms.
• Shape technical strategy for metrics, traces, logs, and events pipelines.
• Drive application of AI to enhance observability capabilities.
• Establish SLAs, SLOs, and data contracts.
• Lead architectural design sessions and technical reviews.
• Author architecture documents and design proposals.
• Provide mentorship on distributed systems and observability design.
• Drive adoption of OpenTelemetry and modern observability standards.
• Collaborate with leadership on platform and AI roadmaps.
• Design scalable, maintainable software components.

Requirements

• 15 years in software engineering with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience architecting observability/data platforms.
• Strong foundation in software engineering (Python, Go, Java).
• Expertise in distributed systems and data pipeline technologies.
• Deep knowledge of OpenTelemetry and modern observability tools.
• Strong grasp of cloud-native infrastructure and Kubernetes.
• Experience with AI and agentic AI.
• Proficiency in modern front-end frameworks.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems.

Benefits

• Build high-impact software for millions of users.
• Collaborate in a culture valuing craftsmanship and innovation.
• Work with AI and automation tools enhancing engineering excellence.
• Encouragement of innovation and continuous learning.