The Lead Software Architect is a senior technical leader responsible for defining, maintaining, and evolving the software architecture for complex enterprise systems. This role ensures that solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business objectives while fostering innovation and technical excellence across engineering teams.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities
· Define and maintain high-level architecture for enterprise applications and platforms.
· Establish design principles, patterns, and standards for software development.
· Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies.
· Drive modernization initiatives, including cloud migration and microservices adoption.
· Partner with product owners, engineering managers, and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
· Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.
· Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and performance standards.
· Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment.
· Promote innovation through research and proof-of-concepts.
· Optimize system performance and reliability through proactive design improvements.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
· 10+ years of software development experience, with at least 5 years in an architecture leadership role.
· Proven expertise in designing distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native applications.
· Strong knowledge of modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., .NET Core, Java, Node.js).
· Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes).
Preferred Skills
· Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
· Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards.
· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
· Ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams and projects.
About UsHoneywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of software development experience
- At least 5 years in an architecture leadership role
- Proven expertise designing distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native applications
- Strong knowledge of modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., .NET Core, Java, Node.js)
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
- Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams and projects
Honeywell Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Honeywell and has not been reviewed or approved by Honeywell.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans feature a notably strong company 401(k) match with vesting after three years, enhancing long-term savings security. Additional tax-advantaged accounts and company contributions for eligible earners further strengthen financial preparedness.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off policies include flexible or unlimited vacation for many salaried roles and a broad observed-holiday schedule, providing manager-approved flexibility. This structure supports rest and work-life balance across varied needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave offers paid time for birth, adoption, or foster care that can be taken consecutively or intermittently. The design enables practical flexibility in how family leave is used.
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What We Do
Honeywell is a Fortune 500 company that invents and manufactures technologies to address tough challenges linked to global macrotrends such as safety, security, and energy. With approximately 110,000 employees worldwide, including more than 19,000 engineers and scientists, we have an unrelenting focus on quality, delivery, value, and technology in everything we make and do.
