Remote Principal Web Architect to Scale Platforms

CAI Software, LLC; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software provider is seeking a Principal Engineer (Web) to define the engineering vision and lead the development of scalable web platforms. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of software development experience and at least 3 years in a senior role, with expertise in microservices and cloud infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to influence architectural decisions and mentor engineering teams, ensuring high-performance web experiences. Remote work options are available.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• At least 3 years in a senior/principal role.
• Strong background in scalable web architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the web architecture for scalability and reliability.
• Provide hands-on guidance in design, implementation, and code reviews.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies and frameworks.
• Coach and develop senior engineers.
• Drive adoption of engineering best practices.
• Champion performance improvements for speed and responsiveness.
• Contribute to long-term technical strategy and roadmaps.

Skills

Software Development

Leadership

Web Performance Optimization

Microservices

Cloud Infrastructure

CI/CD

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

A leading software provider is seeking a Principal Engineer (Web) to define the engineering vision and lead the development of scalable web platforms. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of software development experience and at least 3 years in a senior role, with expertise in microservices and cloud infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to influence architectural decisions and mentor engineering teams, ensuring high-performance web experiences. Remote work options are available.