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Principal Software Architect page is loaded## Principal Software Architectlocations: Buenos Aires (Butty)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R- ## About the roleWe are looking for a **Principal Software Architect** to define and lead the technical direction of complex, global **industrial automation applications**.

This is a highly senior, hands‐on architecture role focused less on day‐to‐day coding and more on **system design, technical leadership, mentoring, and setting engineering standards**.In this role, you will act as the **technical authority** for the software engineering team, partnering closely with business stakeholders and internal customers to translate complex and often ambiguous requirements into scalable, secure, and robust software solutions.This position plays a key role in shaping Assurant’s automation ecosystem used across multiple general sites.## What you’ll do* Define and drive the **technical architecture and technology strategy** for industrial automation applications.* Lead architectural design decisions, ensuring solutions are **scalable, resilient, secure, and future‐ready**.* Act as a **technical mentor and advisor** to software engineers through code reviews, design guidance, and standards enforcement.* Translate unclear or high‐level business requirements into **clear, well‐documented technical designs**.* Partner with internal customers to assess feasibility, scope work, and establish realistic timelines.* Establish, document, and continuously improve **engineering standards, best practices, and governance frameworks**.* Guide system integration across cloud platforms, APIs, automation hardware, and enterprise applications.* Support deployment, monitoring, performance tuning,



and long‐term optimization of applications.* Collaborate with other architects to contribute to the **application portfolio roadmap**.* Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend new tools, methodologies, and platforms.## What success looks like* You are a trusted technical reference for both engineers and management.* Engineering teams benefit from clearer architecture, better standards, and stronger guidance.* Business stakeholders receive realistic, well‐communicated solutions to complex problems.* Applications are more scalable, maintainable, and aligned with long‐term strategy.## Required qualifications* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent experience.* **10+ years of experience in software development**, with senior‐level architecture responsibility.* Proven experience designing and implementing **complex, scalable software systems**, ideally in industrial or automation environments.* Strong experience with **Python** (required); experience with C++, C#, or similar languages is a plus.* Solid expertise in: + Software architecture and design patterns + Microservices and Domain‐Driven Design (DDD) + API design (REST, GraphQL)



and enterprise integration patterns + Cloud‐based solutions (Azure experience strongly preferred)* Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.* Strong documentation skills and the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts.* Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide engineers with patience and professionalism.## Preferred experience* Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.* Experience integrating with **industrial systems** such as PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, or industrial communication protocols (Modbus, OPC‐UA, EtherCAT).* Experience with **machine vision systems**, ML model integration, or real‐time data processing.* Familiarity with Industry 4.0 initiatives (IoT, digital twins, advanced analytics).* Prior experience in global, multi‐site environments.* Influence the technical future of automation systems used globally.* Work on complex, meaningful engineering challenges with real‐world impact.* Lead architectural decisions and help shape engineering best practices.* Collaborate with talented engineers and business partners across regions.* Be part of a culture that values **technical excellence, mentorship, and continuous improvement**.## We work with the world’s top brands to make smart devices simpler.

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📌 Principal Software Architect (Buenos Aires)
🏢 Assurant
📍 Buenos Aires