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Principal Software Architect
Patterson Companies, Inc.. Design and lead end-to-end software architectures and solutions across front-end, back-end, database, integration, and infrastructure layers .
Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesLead💰 $123,200 - $164,333 per yearWebsite
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design and lead end-to-end software architectures and solutions across front-end, back-end, database, integration, and infrastructure layers
- Translate business and stakeholder requirements into system designs, technical specifications, and architectural models
- Develop and evolve architectural standards, coding standards, reusable components, frameworks, and technology patterns
- Assess and validate technology solutions and integrations across applications, platforms, data, and interdependent technologies
- Lead complex software development initiatives and resolve highly complex technical issues
- Collaborate with engineering, product, infrastructure, security, and business stakeholders
- Communicate architecture and design decisions to technical and non-technical audiences
- Evaluate emerging technologies and practices and recommend improvements
- Provide technical mentorship, coaching, and architectural oversight without direct supervisory responsibility
- Evaluate and modernize legacy systems while ensuring business continuity, data accuracy, and customer experience
- Establish development standards, governance controls, and automated quality assurance processes
- Optimize delivery tools and processes and improve performance through data-driven insights
- Comply with company and department policies and perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or equivalent education and/or experience
- 7 years of progressive technical experience, including software engineering/IT architecture, design and implementation
- Experience designing and implementing customer-facing software platforms preferred
- Broad technical knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, and application development
- Experience defining architectural standards and influencing technology strategy across multiple teams or domains
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency across front-end, back-end, database, and integration technologies, including full-stack development concepts
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
- Strong judgment and decision-making skills
- Experience designing, building, and deploying scalable, secure, and resilient systems
- Ability to visualize and create high-level models
- Ability to apply strategic and systems thinking
- Capability to lead through influence and provide technical guidance and coach peers
- Ability to work remotely from a home office setting
- Ability to travel 10%
Benefits
Comp & perks- Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program
- 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
- LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program)
- Patterson Perks Program
- Competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for eligible employees