Senior Principal Software Architect

Posted 22 Days Ago
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Providence, RI, USA
In-Office
145K-190K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Consulting • Design • App development • Generative AI
Software Development & Design for Innovative Companies
The Role
The Software Architect will design scalable applications, integrate data and AI capabilities, and mentor teams while ensuring engineering excellence.
Summary Generated by Built In

About MojoTech:

MojoTech is an innovative technology consulting firm that integrates strategy, design, data, and software engineering to create results-driven, AI-enabled, digital products and experiences.

We partner with our clients to discover, define, design, and build tomorrow’s innovations, empowering every company to unlock future market potential, maximize returns on innovation, and drive transformational change.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a Senior Principal Software Architect to lead client engagements across architecture, delivery, and growth.

This role combines deep technical expertise with client leadership and business development. You will work directly with client stakeholders to shape solutions, guide teams through execution, and help grow accounts through trusted relationships and strong outcomes.

You will be expected to stay close to the work. This role is a hands-on leadership role where you set direction, unblock teams, and step in when needed to move things forward.

Key ResponsibilitiesTechnology & Architecture Leadership
  • Design and deliver scalable, maintainable systems across application, data, and AI layers
  • Lead development of distributed, cloud-native applications integrating APIs, data platforms, and AI or ML components
  • Design systems that incorporate real-time data, event-driven patterns, and intelligent services
  • Implement LLM integrations, RAG patterns, and AI-enabled features in production systems
  • Ensure systems meet expectations for performance, reliability, and security
  • Guide teams toward practical use of modern patterns, including microservices, CI/CD, and DevOps
  • Make clear, pragmatic decisions on architecture and trade-offs
Client Engagement
  • Work directly with client stakeholders to understand problems, define solutions, and align on outcomes
  • Lead discovery efforts, technical assessments, and early-stage solution design
  • Facilitate working sessions and architecture discussions with both technical and business audiences
  • Translate business needs into clear, executable technical approaches
  • Build strong relationships that position MojoTech as a trusted partner
Sales & Growth
  • Partner with account and sales leads to shape and win new work
  • Contribute to proposals, estimates, and solution approaches
  • Help identify follow-on opportunities within existing engagements
  • Clearly articulate the value of proposed solutions to client stakeholders
  • Contribute to reusable approaches and offerings that improve how we sell and deliver
Program & Delivery Leadership
  • Lead delivery across one or more engagements, ensuring work stays aligned to goals, timelines, and budget
  • Set up lightweight governance, planning, and communication structures that keep teams moving
  • Coordinate across engineering, design, product, and data disciplines
  • Identify risks early and work with teams to address them
  • Maintain a strong focus on delivering working software and measurable outcomes
Team & Practice Leadership
  • Mentor engineers and help grow technical leadership across teams
  • Set a high standard for code quality, system design, and engineering practices
  • Contribute to hiring and building a strong, senior team
  • Help evolve internal practices, especially around AI-enabled systems and modern architectures
  • Stay hands-on enough to maintain credibility and support the team when needed
Desired Experience
  • Experience with LLMs, RAG patterns, or AI-enabled applications is a strong plus
  • Strong background in system architecture, distributed systems, and cloud platforms
  • Experience designing APIs and working with microservices or event-driven systems
  • Proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, TypeScript, or Go
  • Experience integrating data platforms, machine learning, or AI capabilities into applications
  • Familiarity with data pipelines, streaming, and data modeling
  • 10+ years building and delivering production software systems
  • Experience in consulting or client-facing roles, especially in small or mid-sized firms
  • BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

Flexible Working Environment:

We offer a flexible working model, allowing employees to choose between remote work, on-site work in our offices located in Boulder, CO, and Providence, RI, or a hybrid of both. We also welcome candidates based in Phoenix, AZ as we continue to expand our presence in this area.

*This job is remote, but requires you to be located in one of the following states: RI, CO, AZ, CT, FL, MA, MD, ME, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, SC, TN or UT. While the role is remote, preference will be given to candidates within commuting distance to our offices in Boulder, CO or Providence, RI.

Benefits:

  • Base salary $145,000 - $190,000
  • Medical, Dental, FSA
  • 401k with up to 4% match
  • Trust-based time off
  • Catered lunches when in office
  • Time for self-directed, non-client work
  • Dog-friendly offices
  • Remote or in office (offices in Boulder, CO and Providence, RI)
  • Paid conference attendance/yearly education stipend
  • Generous family leave policy

Skills Required

  • 7+ years of experience building complex software applications in production environments
  • BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, TypeScript, Go)
  • Strong understanding of large-scale system architecture, including performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Strong experience with API design and distributed systems
  • Familiarity with data pipelines, data modeling, and real-time/streaming architectures

MojoTech Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about MojoTech and has not been reviewed or approved by MojoTech.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay bands are posted directly on roles, creating clearer expectations for offers and internal fairness. Compensation is described as broadly in line with mid‑market consultancy pay, with higher ceilings for senior commercial roles.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with a company match on the first 4% is included, providing a concrete long-term savings benefit. This is presented as a standard part of the package rather than a role-specific exception.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Trust-based (untracked) time off is offered alongside flexible hybrid/remote work arrangements, which can improve the real usability of time away. Additional quality-of-life perks like office lunches are noted for in-office days.

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The Company
HQ: Providence, RI
65 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

MojoTech is a 100% US-based software development company that integrates strategy, engineering, and design to create results-driven digital products and experiences. We've written the playbook for how to discover, define, design, and build tomorrow's innovations, empowering companies to unlock future market potential, maximize returns on innovation, and drive transformational change.

Why Work With Us

MojoTech is a team of dedicated technologists crafting impactful products. We value our employees, offering flexible work options, comprehensive health benefits, trust-based time off & continuous learning opportunities, ensuring a balanced, thriving workplace. We're not just making products but building a community of innovation and well-being.

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