Principal Architect

Arrow Electronics

. Manage one or more teams developing software product applications to meet business requirements.

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeTexas • United StatesLead💰 $148,900 - $269,019 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing software development teams, guiding project execution, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Expertise in troubleshooting software applications and leading process improvements in a complex environment is essential.

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Software Development ManagementTeam LeadershipProject Milestone AchievementSoftware TroubleshootingProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Software Application DevelopmentSoftware Error AnalysisProject Life Cycle DocumentationPerformance Appraisal ManagementBudget Management

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingStrategic ThinkingCommunication

Industry Keywords

Vendor-Mandated Software UpgradesMission-Critical Information SystemsRegulatory IssuesComplex Environment Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage one or more teams developing software product applications to meet business requirements.
Recommend efficient approaches for producing new software applications.
Evaluate development progress and results.
Handle hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews of software developers.
Execute, assess, and troubleshoot software programs and applications.
Analyze and amend software errors in a timely and accurate manner.
Participate in vendor-mandated software upgrades, revisions, fixes, and patches.
Design, develop, and document specifications throughout the project life cycle.
Guide development teams on the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical information and software systems.
Manage technical teams within budget and project schedule.
Lead project teams to achieve milestones and objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience with a 4 year degree; or 12 years and an advanced degree; or equivalent experience.
Recognized as an expert within the organization, both within and beyond own function.
Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues; recommends process, product or service improvements.
Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business.
Contributes to the development of functional strategy.
Leads project teams to achieve milestones and objectives.
Operates with no supervision in a complex environment.
Must be able to travel to an Arrow office location as requested by Arrow leadership.
Must be able to work in the Central Time Zone.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k, With Matching Contributions
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.)
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth Opportunities
Competitive financial compensation
Various compensation plans
Solid benefits package
Employee Referral Process