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Workiy

Principal Software Architect – Instrument Intelligence Platform

Workiy

Information Technology & Services · 11-50 employees

Jun 26
Remote Principal (10+ yrs) Contractor
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About the role

The Principal Software Architect will lead the technical strategy for a large-scale enterprise platform, focusing on cloud modernization and system integration. This role involves governing platform standards, mentoring senior engineers, and ensuring high availability and security across connected instrument services.

What they look for

C++ C# .NET Framework React Node.js Azure AWS SQL Server Cloud Architecture CI/CD DevOps REST APIs System Integration Security Architecture Software Governance Technical Leadership

Requirements

Candidates must have over 12 years of software engineering experience, including at least 4 years in an architectural or principal role. Proficiency in C++, C#, .NET, and cloud platforms like Azure and AWS is required, along with expertise in enterprise-level system design and modernization.

Full description

This is a remote position.

Job Description:

The Principal Software Architect will provide technical leadership for a large-scale enterprise platform supporting connected instruments, cloud services, data management, and quality analytics. This role is responsible for defining the overall architecture, driving modernization initiatives, establishing cloud migration strategies, and governing integration, security, and platform standards across multiple applications. The architect will lead the migration of legacy technologies to modern frameworks, design scalable REST APIs, oversee Azure-to-AWS cloud transformation, and ensure high availability, security, and compliance across the platform. Working closely with engineering, product, DevOps, and business stakeholders, the individual will produce architectural documentation, conduct design and code reviews, mentor senior engineers, and establish best practices for software development and governance.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with C++, C#, .NET Framework, React, Node.js, Azure, SQL Server, and enterprise cloud architectures, along with expertise in CI/CD, DevOps, authentication, security, and large-scale system integrations. Experience in healthcare, medical devices, life sciences, or industrial IoT environments is highly desirable, along with a proven track record of leading enterprise modernization, cloud migrations, and cross-functional technical teams.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of software engineering experience with 4+ years as a Software Architect or Principal Engineer
  • Enterprise software architecture and platform governance
  • C++ and C# Windows Services / Win32 application development
  • .NET Framework (ASP.NET MVC, Web Forms, Web API, WCF)
  • React 18/19 and Node.js (Express)
  • Azure Cloud Architecture (App Service, Azure AD)
  • Azure AD, MSAL, JWT authentication, Windows Authentication
  • SQL Server database architecture, schema design, stored procedures, and performance optimization
  • Azure to AWS cloud migration planning and architecture
  • CI/CD pipeline architecture for .NET and Node.js applications
  • PowerShell deployment automation and IIS administration
  • Security architecture (TLS 1.2+, Key Vault, AES encryption, code signing, secrets management)
  • REST API and distributed system design
  • Custom network protocol or binary/text communication layer design
  • Cloud modernization and legacy application modernization
  • DevOps architecture and release governance
  • Healthcare, Medical Device, Life Sciences, or Industrial IoT domain experience
  • Technical leadership, architecture governance, code reviews, and mentoring senior engineers