Sr. Principal Software Architect - Microservices Framework and Cloud Engineering

$258,600 - $410,450/Yr

DocuSign - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - San Francisco, CA

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

The Sr. Principal Software Architect plays a crucial role in designing and implementing software solutions within Docusign, focusing on microservices frameworks and cloud engineering. This individual contributor position requires collaboration with multiple software development teams to ensure the successful delivery of robust and efficient software products, while also safeguarding access to information and maintaining partner trust.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage the direction and architecture of the Container-based Microservices Framework and Cloud Engineering.
• Evaluate, identify, and develop Software Architectures and Solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the current state, identify gaps, and determine functional and non-functional requirements for new software or applications.
• Use tools and methodologies to design representations for functionality and user interfaces of desired products.
• Adhere to industry-standard architecture review processes and lead architecture reviews.
• Establish a framework for continuous improvement and refinement of software product delivery, emphasizing SDLC efficiency.
• Lead software development projects by providing technical leadership and accountability to development teams.
• Participate in architectural decisions across all projects, contributing to their strategic and operational excellence.
• Establish High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) principles and technologies.
• Drive system architecture, including networks, databases, and cloud services, focusing on HA and DR design and implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology, or a relevant field.
• 15+ years of extensive experience as a hands-on architect and engineer.
• Extensive prior experience leading and building Cloud Architecture for Mid to Large size organizations.
• Experience with Data and data storage.
• Experience with cloud services and infrastructure use and operations.
• Experience with AWS/Azure cloud native compute (e.g., AKS/EKS), storage, and networking solutions.
• Experience setting up load balancers, VPCs/Azure Subnets, security groups, and overall networking.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on region.
• Paid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placement.
• Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment.
• Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions.
• Learning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursements.
• Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events.