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# Principal Architect / Java / Spring / AWS/ SaaS

- **Company:** Motion Recruitment
- **Location:** Egg Harbor Township, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Api Management
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dd415d451910ca9b

## About the Role

A well-established software company is hiring a Principal Architect to join a growing engineering team. This role focuses on leading architectural design across multiple engineering teams, owning cloud infrastructure decisions, and driving the evolution of a flagship SaaS platform. You'll be primary technical authority on system design, API integrations, and AWS architecture while the company makes a significant push into AI and agentic development. This is a high-impact design forward position with a strong emphasis on technical leadership over day-to-day coding. This role is full-time, 5 days onsite. Required Skills & Experience

 * 3+ years of experience in an architect or lead position
 * Java / Spring
 * AWS
 * System design ownership

Desired Skills & Experience

 * AI or agentic development experience, Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.



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