NextPath Workforce Solutions is currently seeking a Principal Software Architect to join our client’s team in Reading, PA. This is an onsite contract-to-hire position.
SALARY: $70-$85hr (depending on experience)
Unfortunately, at this time our client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas. Only candidates authorized to work in the US without sponsorship should apply.
REQUIREMENTS:
• 15+ years of experience designing and evolving production software architectures in senior leadership roles
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot in distributed, production-scale systems
• Experience with React and modern web application architecture
• Proven ability to design event-driven systems and large-scale streaming/data pipelines using Apache Kafka
• Understanding of cloud data warehousing concepts with practical Snowflake experience
• Experience leading architecture for third-party integrations, including API design and data mapping
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD, deployment automation, and testing strategies
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Define and evolve the platform’s technical architecture and long-term roadmap aligning with product goals and security standards
• Lead the design of backend services using Java and Spring Boot, and frontend applications with React
• Create scalable event-driven architectures and high-throughput data pipelines with Kafka
• Oversee data architecture involving Snowflake and analytical data systems
• Lead architecture for complex third-party integrations, API design, and reliability strategies
• Establish architectural standards for service boundaries, observability, security, and performance
• Strengthen CI/CD practices and deployment processes across engineering teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate technical tradeoffs and guide decision-making
• Review designs, mentor engineers, and enhance engineering quality
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, scalability issues, and operational bottlenecks
• Lead the practical and secure integration of AI and large language models where beneficial
• Communicate technical strategies, options, and tradeoffs clearly to stakeholders
NEXTPATH WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS:
NextPath is a strategic talent partner connecting skilled professionals with organizations driving innovation and growth. Our recruiting team brings more than 80 years of combined experience delivering workforce solutions that align the right talent with the right opportunities. We work with leading companies across the country, offering flexible engagement models including contract, project-based, contract-to-hire, and direct hire roles. If the position above doesn’t appear to fit, we do have a host of clients with roles that could be a match and not every position will be posted. Feel free to reach out to find a better match by emailing your resume to apply@nextpathcp.com for a recruiter to engage. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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