Principal Software Architect

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Principal Software Architect - PlatformApply locations Ireland - Remote | time type Full time | posted on Posted Yesterday | job requisition id 25WD89961
Job Requisition ID # 25WD89961
Position Overview Autodesk is on a journey to transform its business through the realisation of our platform strategy and is seeking a Principal Software Architect to help us in that journey.
Our ability to deliver a trustworthy solution becomes paramount as our customers move their data and workflows into the Autodesk Platform.
Delivering solutions that our customers consider dependable and performant while simultaneously addressing security, privacy, and cost concerns.
As Software Architect, you will report to the Senior Distinguished Architect.
You will identify, assess, prioritise, and, most importantly, drive the projects through which we will achieve this outcome.
You will play a key part in realising Autodesk's platform vision and transforming multiple industries.
As we transition from a product company to a platform company, this is a high-impact role that will shape the direction of our systems and practices.
This role can be a hybrid or remote working model aligned to our Dublin, Ireland offices. Key Responsibilities Work with peers throughout Autodesk to understand our architectural landscape and challenges, articulate opportunities, and motivate change with an emphasis on building trustDrive technical standards and approachesWork with leadership to articulate our current architecture and inform future investments via quantitative and qualitative argumentsAssess current development and operational practices from an architectural perspective, emphasising privacy, security and especially resilience.Propose, prioritise and encourage adoption of Autodesk architecture and practice standardsCoordinate with multiple industry division product development teams, other members of our centralised platform team, and other teams, as required, through effective communication and networkingIn collaboration with peers in PSET's architectural organisation, provide input on solving current and ongoing architecture challenges, designing and articulating architectural direction for the platform and interrelated divisionsLead the resolution of complex problems within one's discipline, often with the need to integrate cross-functional processes and outcomes.Contribute to cross-organisation working groups targeted to solving some of Autodesk's most pressing architectural challengesMaintain expert-level knowledge of architectural patterns, technologies and trendsBring innovative, state-of-the-industry architectural thinking to our practice of software architectureSupport configuration management and help create a build-once, deploy-anywhere strategy for efficient deployment pipelines.Track industry best practices and advocate where relevantInfluence leaders within your function to adopt solutions, establish priorities, and allocate resourcesAnticipate business challenges that could significantly impact Autodesk's operational and financial success and proactively develop solutions to address them.Advise on the development and adoption of Autodesk and AWS technologies, including databases, compute frameworks, CI/CD, and regionalisation strategiesWrite and speak internally about your work through internal conferences, mentoring, seminars, etc.
Travel to at least four international trips per year will be required for internal meetingsMinimum Qualifications 15+ years of experience in software engineering and Software Architecture.5+ years in a senior architecture role in a SaaS business pursuing a platform strategyExcellent experience in Java, Python, Golang and other programming languages.Develop and maintain cloud architecture on AWS (Azure or other clouds acceptable), working with managed services such as RDS, Aurora, ECS, and LambdaDrive continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) improvements, with experience in Jenkins, Harness and creating 'golden paths' for developersSelf-directed with an ability to complete work strategically and efficientlyPreferred Qualifications Proven track record of innovation demonstrated through patents, publications, or conference presentationsExperience leading a company's transition from a product-centric model to a platform-centric approach, focusing on scalability and agilityStrong background in architecting and building large-scale, highly available, resilient cloud-based solutionsAbility to lead teams or initiatives with significant organisational impact and visibilityExpertise in developing novel, cutting-edge solutions that push the boundaries of existing technology
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams, influencing diverse stakeholders, and driving results in a dynamic environment.
Background in creating scalable solutions that can be integrated into multiple business functions
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Shape the world, shape your futureWelcome to Autodesk
Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies.
We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it's at the core of everything we do.
Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

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