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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Cloud Software Architect - **Company:** THE LINKS AT DARDENNE, INC. - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Software as a Service, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Stores, Relational Databases, Database Design, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Middleware, Hardware Design, Enterprise Messaging Systems, NoSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Web Services, AWS Cdk, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Cloudformation, Build Management, AngularJS, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Cloud Optimization, Puppet, Terraform, Microservices - **Published:** June 14, 2026 - **Apply:** http://careers.recruitps.com/Principal-Cloud-Software-Architect-Jobs-in-/8318224 ## About the Role M.S. or B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering preferred, or possess equivalent work experience 5+ years of relevant system design and technology architecture experience - including evidence of leading efforts to build and deploy SaaS using Cloud Native design principles 15+ years of experience in design and development of complex web-based, high transaction, high volume, distributed systems offered in a SaaS model or similar Hand on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code/Infrastructure automation software such as CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform, Chef, or Puppet. Formal skills with the following: Java, Angular, web services, ORM frameworks, RDBMS, NoSQL, data stores, build / continuous integration, messaging systems and protocols Experience with software development methodologies such as agile and test-driven development Hands on experience creating POCs, working closely with business and partners Demonstrated experience of leading and collaborating with virtual teams made up of business and technology resources Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize workload Strong communication and influencing skills with business & technology executives (VP, CTO, COO, CIO, Business Division Leads) Experience with data modeling and database design Experience with messaging middleware and micro services Good knowledge of web services and related standards Knowledge of distributed architectures and design patterns, and best practices #Recruitps, Over 20 years' of recruiting experience with hands-on recruiting and placement of I.T. professionals (Full Time, Temp 2 Perm, & Contingent) in the NJ/NY/CT/PA marketplace for a wide variety of today's demanding IT skill sets. Focused on delivering exceptional service by understanding client's objectives and goals. ## Description Collaborate with various technology and business stakeholders to understand and refine business requirements that drive the architecture Work closely with engineers to create and document the detailed application design Perform code and design reviews as needed Identify and resolve complex software problems for applications and database Collaborate with other engineers and architects to create integration strategies between systems Work with the infrastructure teams to ensure the software is effectively mapped to a hardware implementation Collaborate with IT Security to ensure solutions comply with corporate and regulatory policies Provides strategic and technical assistance to Management on architectural strategies by evaluating approaches and alternatives, helping with risk assessment and quality control, resource planning, technical issues, and timeframes. Assists Management with tool and metrics development, data and interpretation and analysis, and process improvement. Ensures software solution integrity, monitors system performance, and performs metrics measuring and reporting. Perform proofs-of-concept as needed to determine technology solutions Evaluate legacy and current applications, its architecture, database design, etc. to make recommendation on improvements on design, performance, and quality Mentor architects and engineers of various levels Identify and champion reuse opportunities Drive continuous improvement Ensure consistent practices across enterprise initiatives Keep up with new technologies and trends and be able to apply them when appropriate to our architecture or processes. Collaborate with other architects to define and document design patterns and best practices. Work with engineering teams to implement appropriate design patterns and best practices. Architecting and developing customer applications to be cloud optimized Working as a technical specialist alongside customer business, development, and infrastructure teams Providing deep software development knowledge with respect cloud architecture, design patterns and programming Advising and implementing Cloud best practices Implementing DevOps practices such as infrastructure as code, continuous integration, and automated deployment ## Related Videos - [We adopted DevOps and are Cloud-native, Now What?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/485-we-adopted-devops-and-are-cloud-native-now-what) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Automate everything via NodeJS and Puppeteer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/322-automate-everything-via-nodejs-and-puppeteer) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)