Principal Software Architect

Overview

Location: Remote - Canada. As Principal Software Architect at Wiser Solutions, you will serve as a senior technology leader who connects strategic vision with hands-on execution. This role is ideal for an architect who thrives in guiding large-scale platform evolution, mentoring technical teams, and solving complex engineering problems with practical, modern solutions. You will partner closely with engineers, managers, and executives to shape architecture, drive technical transformation, and ensure cost-efficient, scalable, cloud-native solutions across our platform. Responsibilities

Architectural Leadership & Strategy: Partner with the Chief Architect to align vision and shape long-term technology strategy; review designs, epics, and proposals to ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability; lead and facilitate design reviews, guiding teams on microservices, DDD, hexagonal architecture, and event-driven design; drive technical transformation through hands-on prototyping, emerging tech adoption, and architectural modernization. Cloud & Platform Excellence: Design and deliver cloud-native, Kubernetes-based solutions with deep AWS expertise; monitor and optimize cloud expenditure using FinOps practices; lead initiatives for platform reliability, performance, and infrastructure cost management; support multi-cloud strategies and evaluate new cloud services where appropriate. Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with product, engineering, and leadership to balance technical excellence with business priorities; communicate architectural decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences; mentor engineers and foster strong architectural thinking across teams; present architecture vision and progress to stakeholders with clarity and influence. Hands-on Technical Delivery: Design and implement key platform components when needed; create proofs-of-concept for evaluating and integrating new technologies; stay proficient in multiple programming languages (TypeScript, Node.js, Python preferred; Go a strong bonus); contribute to on-call rotations for critical production systems. Qualifications

Experience & Leadership

10+ years of progressive experience in software architecture, including several at a senior/principal level Demonstrated ability to influence and shape architectural direction at organizational scale Proven track record leading technical transformation initiatives Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to inspire without direct authority Technical Expertise – Cloud & Infrastructure

Deep expertise in AWS and Kubernetes – essential for success in this role Experience with multiple cloud vendors and multi-cloud approaches Strong DevOps/CI-CD background, with hands-on experience in Terraform Familiarity with cloud cost optimization frameworks and FinOps practices Technical Expertise – Architecture & Development

Expertise in modern architectural patterns: microservices, hexagonal, DDD, bounded contexts, and event-driven approaches Familiarity with enterprise architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and practical application Strong programming background (TypeScript, Node.js, or Python; Go is a bonus) Experience building high-scale distributed systems and services Experience expressing system designs with C4 Modeling Knowledge of relational, NoSQL, and search databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch) and messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka, NATS) Proficiency in continuous delivery, deployment pipelines, and automated testing practices Essential Soft Skills

Exceptional communicator – able to simplify complexity for different audiences Trusted mentor and role model with a “lead by example” approach Adaptable and resilient in fast-changing, ambiguous environments Collaborative, detail-oriented, and passionate about continuous learning Preferred Qualifications

Experience with React and full-stack development Background in retail, e-commerce, or consumer insights platforms Experience with Event Storming, modeling with event sourcing patterns Exposure to ML/AI platform integration Track record of successful technology vendor evaluations and integrations Experience with agentic software delivery practices Key Success Indicators

Architecture Quality: improvements in scalability, maintainability, and performance Cost Optimization: gains in cloud efficiency and utilization Team Development: stronger architectural decision-making across engineering teams Stakeholder Satisfaction: positive feedback on communication and solution feasibility Technology Leadership: successful introduction of innovative technologies Other Details

This role requires being part of a manager on-call rotation. Manager on-call duty means being available to respond to escalations from the front-line on-call engineer for additional support on resolving critical system issues. Employment & Equal Opportunity

Base pay for this position is CAD$180,000 to CAD$210,000 annually, with performance-based bonuses and variable pay plans where applicable. This is a full-time, remote role in Canada. Wiser Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, family or parental status, disability, genetics, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. If you require accommodation to complete any part of the application process or need an alternative manner to apply, please contact USTalentAcquisition@wiser.com or call (855) 469-4737.

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