Senior Principal Software Architect

About Mojo Tech:

Mojo Tech is an innovative technology consulting firm that integrates strategy, design, data, and software engineering to create results-driven, AI-enabled, digital products and experiences.

We partner with our clients to discover, define, design, and build tomorrow’s innovations, empowering every company to unlock future market potential, maximize returns on innovation, and drive transformational change.

We are looking for a Senior Principal Software Architect to lead client engagements across architecture, delivery, and growth.

This role combines deep technical expertise with client leadership and business development. You will work directly with client stakeholders to shape solutions, guide teams through execution, and help grow accounts through trusted relationships and strong outcomes.

You will be expected to stay close to the work. This role is a hands‑on leadership role where you set direction, unblock teams, and step in when needed to move things forward.

• Design and deliver scalable, maintainable systems across application, data, and AI layers
• Lead development of distributed, cloud-native applications integrating APIs, data platforms, and AI or ML components
• Design systems that incorporate real‑time data, event‑driven patterns, and intelligent services
• Implement LLM integrations, RAG patterns, and AI‑enabled features in production systems
• Ensure systems meet expectations for performance, reliability, and security
• Guide teams toward practical use of modern patterns, including microservices, CI/CD, and Dev Ops
• Make clear, pragmatic decisions on architecture and trade‑offs

• Work directly with client stakeholders to understand problems, define solutions, and align on outcomes
• Lead discovery efforts, technical assessments, and early‑stage solution design
• Facilitate working sessions and architecture discussions with both technical and business audiences
• Translate business needs into clear, executable technical approaches
• Build strong relationships that position Mojo Tech as a trusted partner

• Partner with account and sales leads to shape and win new work
• Contribute to proposals, estimates, and solution approaches
• Help identify follow‑on opportunities within existing engagements
• Clearly articulate the value of proposed solutions to client stakeholders
• Contribute to reusable approaches and offerings that improve how we sell and deliver

• Lead delivery across one or more engagements, ensuring work stays aligned to goals, timelines, and budget
• Set up lightweight governance, planning, and communication structures that keep teams moving
• Coordinate across engineering, design, product, and data disciplines
• Identify risks early and work with teams to address them
• Maintain a strong focus on delivering working software and measurable outcome

• Mentor engineers and help grow technical leadership across teams
• Set a high standard for code quality, system design, and engineering practices
• Contribute to hiring and building a strong, senior team
• Help evolve internal practices, especially around AI-enabled systems and modern architectures
• Stay hands‑on enough to maintain credibility and support the team when needed

• Experience with LLMs, RAG patterns, or AI‑enabled applications is a strong plus
• Strong background in system architecture, distributed systems, and cloud platforms
• Experience designing APIs and working with microservices or event‑driven systems
• Proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, Type Script, or Go
• Experience integrating data platforms, machine learning, or AI capabilities into applications
• Familiarity with data pipelines, streaming, and data modeling
• 10+ years building and delivering production software systems
• Experience in consulting or client‑facing roles, especially in small or mid‑sized firms
• BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

We offer a flexible working model, allowing employees to choose between remote work, on‑site work in our offices located in Boulder, CO, and Providence, RI, or a hybrid of both. We also welcome candidates based in Phoenix, AZ as we continue to expand our presence in this area.

This job is remote, but requires you to be located in one of the following states: RI, CO, AZ, CT, FL, MA, MD, ME, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, SC, TN or UT. While the role is remote, preference will be given to candidates within commuting distance to our offices in Boulder, CO or Providence, RI.

• Base salary $145,000 - $190,000
• Medical, Dental, FSA
• 401k with up to 4% match
• Trust‑based time off
• Catered lunches when in office
• Time for self‑directed, non‑client work
• Dog‑friendly offices
• Remote or in office (offices in Boulder, CO and Providence, RI)
• Paid conference attendance/yearly education stipend
• Generous family leave policy