Octus · 1 day ago
Principal Architect
New York, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$230K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expOctus is a leading global provider of credit intelligence, data, and analytics. They are seeking a Principal Architect to define and drive the technical vision for their platform, focusing on creating scalable and reliable solutions while mentoring engineering teams.
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Responsibilities
Define and own the technical architecture for the product platforms
Lead the design and documentation of comprehensive technical designs and architectural blueprints before development begins
Architect and evolve enterprise-grade APIs that are secure, performant, and scalable
Design systems with stability, reliability, and resiliency as first-class concerns—including fault tolerance, graceful degradation, and disaster recovery
Drive architectural decisions for distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and cloud-native solutions (AWS preferred)
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, including AI-powered development tools and assistants, to enhance engineering productivity and code quality
Ensure architectural patterns support horizontal and vertical scalability to meet growing business demands
Champion and establish best practices, coding standards, and engineering processes across the organization
Define and enforce architectural principles, design patterns, and technical guidelines
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including architectural decision records (ADRs), API specifications, and system design documents
Lead architecture review boards and provide governance for technical decisions across teams
Drive adoption of modern development practices including CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and automated testing strategies
Serve as the senior technical authority, guiding and mentoring engineers across multiple teams on architectural and technical matters
Conduct design reviews and provide hands-on guidance to ensure technical solutions meet architectural standards
Foster a culture of engineering excellence, continuous learning, and technical curiosity
Collaborate with engineering leadership to build team capabilities and develop technical talent
Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to stakeholders at all levels, from engineers to executives
Partner with product and business teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions
Contribute to critical system components, demonstrating technical leadership through code when appropriate
Prototype and validate architectural approaches for complex technical challenges
Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues in distributed environments
Maintain deep technical knowledge through continued hands-on involvement with the codebase and systems
Qualification
Required
10+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in an Architect or similar technical leadership role
Strong proficiency in C#, Python, or PHP (experience with multiple languages preferred)
Extensive experience with PostgreSQL, including performance optimization, schema design, and scaling strategies
Proven track record of designing and building enterprise-grade APIs at scale
Deep expertise in distributed systems, event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar), and microservices patterns
Experience designing and operating cloud-based systems (AWS preferred)
Strong understanding of system reliability engineering principles—including high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery
Demonstrated experience establishing and evangelizing engineering best practices, standards, and processes
Experience with caching strategies and technologies (Redis or equivalent)
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical direction and mentor engineers
Preferred
Experience with multiple languages across C#, Python, and PHP
Familiarity with both PostgreSQL and MySQL
Experience leveraging AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor) to enhance development workflows
Track record of building tools, frameworks, or platforms for internal developer productivity
Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and modern CI/CD practices
Background in financial services or data-intensive applications
Benefits
Competitive health benefits
Matched 401k and pension plans
PTO
Generous parental leave
Gym subsidies
Educational reimbursements for career development
Recognition programs
Pet-friendly offices (US only)
Company
Octus
Octus is a credit intelligence company that specializes in debt advisory, banking and finance, and credit trading solutions.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.25MKey Investors
Susquehanna Growth Equity
2022-08-01Acquired
2016-08-01Series Unknown
2014-03-05Seed· $1.25M
Leadership Team
Kent Collier
Founder & CEO
Vishal Saxena
Chief Technology Officer
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