Principal Software Architect

Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, let's talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Principal Software Architect, you will be part of the Apptio Targetprocess team, a visual platform that helps our customers adopt and scale Agile across the enterprise. You will be responsible for translating the long-term product vision into a technical strategy, enabling our platform to support a load at least an order of magnitude higher. You will mentor other engineers and ensure that the technical designs of specific teams are aligned with the strategy. To ensure you deeply understand our platform and capabilities, you will code with different groups and review the code of others.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of enterprise-level SaaS software.
Oversee long-term technical strategy for a standalone core product.
Mentor and guide engineering teams to align with technical strategies.
Engage in coding and code reviews to maintain high standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver elegant solutions to complex business problems.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

10+ years of experience in designing and delivering enterprise-level SaaS software.
Previous experience in technical leadership positions (Staff+).
Strong understanding of modern software architecture concepts with a focus on scalability and reliability.
Proficiency in data structures, algorithms, enterprise systems, asynchronous architectures, object-oriented programming, and functional programming.
Experience with best SDLC practices: coding standards, reviews, code management, build processes, and testing.
Professional experience building REST APIs.
Experience with relational and no-SQL databases.
Familiarity with container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams.
Great leadership skills and executive presence.
Deep passion for understanding customer and market feedback.
A passion and aptitude for rapid learning.

About IBM

IBM Software infuses core business operations with intelligence—from machine learning to generative AI—to help make organizations more responsive, productive, and resilient. IBM Software helps clients put AI into action now to create real value with trust, speed, and confidence across digital labor, IT automation, application modernization, security, and sustainability.

Your Life @ IBM

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment every day, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Location Statement

IBM wants you to bring your whole self to work and for you this might mean the ability to work flexibly. If you are interested in a flexible working pattern, please talk to our recruitment team to find out if this is possible in the current working environment.

Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.