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Principal Software Architect
We are looking for a Principal Software Architect to provide technical leadership for next-generation connected fire and life safety software platforms. This role will be responsible for defining scalable, secure, cloud-native architecture across SaaS platforms, IoT connectivity, APIs, data platforms, and AI-enabled product capabilities. The ideal candidate is a hands-on architecture leader who can influence engineering teams, product leaders, cybersecurity, SRE/operations, and business stakeholders. This person should be able to convert business strategy into technical architecture, drive platform modernization, reduce technical debt, and improve reliability, scalability, security, and speed of delivery. You will report directly to our Senior Director of Software Engineering and you'll work out of our Atlanta, GA location on a Hybrid work schedule. Hybrid Work Schedule Note: For the first 90 days New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite Monday – Friday. Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Define and drive the architecture roadmap for cloud-based, connected life safety software platforms. Lead architecture decisions across SaaS applications, microservices, APIs, IoT device connectivity, data pipelines, and platform integrations. Partner with product, engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and business teams to translate business priorities into scalable technical solutions. Establish architecture patterns, design principles, reusable components, and governance practices across multiple engineering teams. Drive modernization of legacy systems into scalable, resilient, cloud-native platforms. Improve system reliability, performance, observability, uptime, disaster recovery, and operational readiness. Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure secure-by-design architecture, identity management, data protection, and compliance readiness. Support platform evolution toward AI, analytics, GenAI, agentic workflows, and data-driven product capabilities. Mentor senior engineers and architects, raising the overall technical bar across the organization. Review major designs, identify architecture risks, and guide teams toward practical, scalable solutions. Influence executive and cross-functional stakeholders through clear architecture communication, trade-off analysis, and decision recommendations. Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field. 12+ years of software engineering experience with significant experience in architecture leadership. Strong experience designing and scaling cloud-native SaaS platforms. Hands-on experience with Azure, AWS, or similar cloud platforms; Azure experience preferred. Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, APIs, event-driven architecture, and integration patterns. Strong knowledge of software reliability, observability, performance engineering, scalability, and resiliency patterns. Experience with secure software architecture, identity/access management, data protection, and cybersecurity best practices. Ability to influence multiple engineering teams without direct authority. Strong executive communication skills with the ability to explain complex architecture topics clearly. Experience leading architecture reviews, technical strategy, platform modernization, and technical debt reduction WE VALUE Experience in IoT, connected devices, industrial software, building automation, or life safety systems. Experience with regulated or compliance-driven products. Familiarity with standards such as UL, NFPA, EN, or similar industry regulations. Experience with AI/ML platforms, GenAI, data analytics, RAG, or agentic AI architectures. Experience with subscription platforms, commerce integrations, partner APIs, or developer ecosystems. Experience working with global engineering teams. Patent, innovation, or advanced technology strategy experience. For relocation support may be provided. BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
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