Distinguished, Software Engineer (Architect) | Omni Services | Sunnyvale — United States

For our client, we are seeking a Distinguished, Software Engineer (Architect) to join the team of a leader in the Retail & Consumer Goods space.

This role will shape the architecture strategy for a global commerce platform that supports complex customer experiences at scale. The ideal candidate will guide large-scale platform transformation efforts, modernize distributed services, and help align technical direction with business goals. This is a highly visible architecture leadership opportunity with broad influence across engineering and product teams. The work will focus on scalability, security, and modernization across core commerce and financial services capabilities.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $169,000 – $338,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the architecture strategy for a global commerce platform.

• Lead large-scale platform transformation initiatives to consolidate capabilities.

• Architect highly available distributed systems using microservices and cloud-native technologies.

• Drive modernization efforts across financial services experiences.

• Partner with cross-functional leaders to align technical strategy with business objectives.

• Establish architectural standards focused on scalability and security.

• Influence technical direction through thought leadership and executive communication.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software engineering experience, including 8+ years in senior technical leadership roles.

• Strong ability to influence senior engineering leaders and executives without direct authority.

• Hands-on technical credibility for prototyping and validating architectural decisions.

• Experience defining architecture strategy for globally distributed products.

• Background in large-scale eCommerce ecosystems or high-volume consumer platforms.

• Expertise in financial services, payments, and related platforms.

• Knowledge of end-to-end commerce domains including checkout and order management.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the architectural vision for a global platform.

• Engagement in high-impact projects that influence millions of customers.

• Collaboration with diverse teams across engineering and product organizations.

• Commitment to creating inclusive digital experiences and accessibility standards.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.