Senior Principal Software Architect

Deltek, Inc.
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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Designated paid holidays
Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid vacation
Life insurance

Skills

CI/CD
ASP.NET
MVC
Node.js
ASP.NET Core
Computer Science
React
Engineering
C#
NoSQL
WCF
AWS
JavaScript
PostgreSQL
Distributed systems
Ember.js
Terraform
REST
GitHub
APIs
Knockout
GraphQL
DynamoDB
AI
Leadership
TypeScript
Communication skills
Python
jQuery
Software architecture

Full job description

As the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one-of-a-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress. www.deltek.com

Position Responsibilities

As a Senior Principal Software Architect at Deltek, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical vision and long‑term architecture of our platforms. This is a highly strategic, hands‑on role focused on designing, reviewing, and evolving enterprise‑scale systems that operate at very high data volumes.

You will analyze and optimize application platforms for scalability, cost efficiency, reliability, and performance, while maintaining a strong customer‑first mindset. Every architectural decision must preserve a seamless customer experience through zero‑downtime deployments and carefully managed data migrations.

This role partners closely with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to balance technical ambition with pragmatic delivery, driving architectural decisions that deliver measurable business value.

Position Responsibilities

Lead the design, review, and evolution of complex, enterprise‑scale software architectures
Analyze existing platforms to identify gaps, inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement, and implement enhancements that deliver measurable value
Evaluate proposed work through the lens of effort, risk, and benefit, balancing innovation with operational stability
Define and document functional and non‑functional requirements aligned to business objectives and customer needs
Review technical designs and participate in code reviews for critical system components
Provide clear, evidence‑based architectural recommendations to guide technical decision‑making
Drive adoption of modern architectural principles, patterns, and best practices across development teams
Design and implement automation and processes that improve reliability, security, scalability, and long‑term maintainability
Ensure architectural integrity across platforms, including availability, performance, security, and scalability
Support zero‑downtime deployments and data migrations with no negative customer impact
Mentor and guide engineers on architectural standards, design principles, and technical best practices
Stay current with emerging technologies and translate that knowledge into actionable guidance for teams

Qualifications

Qualifications:

10+ years of overall professional software engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and demonstrated skills
Extensive experience designing, reviewing, and operating enterprise‑level, high‑scale software systems
Strong ability to define, evaluate, and balance functional and non‑functional requirements
Deep understanding of modern software architecture principles, patterns, and tradeoffs
Demonstrated leadership in architectural decision making and technical strategy
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and nontechnical stakeholders
Strong customer‑focused mindset with experience supporting highly available, mission critical platforms
Canadian citizenship is required for this position.

Technical Experience:

Proficiency in C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python
Frontend experience with modern frameworks such as React, as well as legacy or transitional frameworks (Knockout.js, Ember.js, jQuery)
Backend experience with ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Core, Node.js, WCF services, and API‑driven architectures including RESTful and GraphQL APIs
Experience with relational and NoSQL data stores, including PostgreSQL (Aurora RDS) and DynamoDB
Strong hands‑on experience with AWS cloud services, including serverless, containerized, and managed infrastructure
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern delivery practices
Infrastructure‑as‑Code experience using Terraform
Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience mentoring senior engineers and architects
Experience with cloud, distributed systems at scale
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Career Interests

Engineering

Compensation Info

The salary range for this position is $114,000.00-$201,500.00. This range is subject to change as Deltek takes a number of factors into consideration when determining individual base pay, such as location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including incentive compensation and equity.

Benefits and perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with Deltek. Employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, paid vacation time and holidays, well-living programs, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Position Type

Travel Requirements

10%

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Job Expires

05-Dec-2026

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