Principal Software Architect

 

Responsibilities:

Design and support the implementation of robust, scalable, and secure data platform related cloud native architectures using AWS through solution designs, data modelling, best practice and principles definition, and technical evaluations.

- Provide technical leadership and guidance on best practices for cloud data solutions

- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

- Lead cloud migration projects and ensure seamless integration with existing systems.

- Develop and maintain architecture documentation, design patterns, and standards

- Ensure good understanding of data principles, compliance requirements and data governance through collaboration with data SMEs and reflect those into all architecture artifacts produced.

- Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality and performance.

- Conduct architecture reviews and ensure compliance with security and operational standards.

- Collaborate with other architects to perform internal reviews of proposed architectures, ensure continuous feedback loop and confirm proposed architectures align with overall target architecture and preferred tech stack.

- Participate and advocate for participation in architecture governance forums.

Drive reuse of data platform components and facilitate collaboration with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Author white papers, best practices, and technical documentation to share knowledge and drive innovation within the organization.

- Design and implement serverless architectures, leveraging AWS services.

- Mentor and guide junior architects and engineers in best practices and professional development.

- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in cloud technology and integrate relevant updates into the organizations architecture.

Requirements:

- AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification.

- 10+ years of experience in IT with a minimum of 4+ years in an architect role.

- Extensive experience with AWS services.

- Working knowledge of Azure and ability to design hybrid cloud solutions.

- Strong understanding of cloud security, networking, and cost optimization.

- Proficient in cloud-native technologies, DevOps practices, and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).

- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex projects.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Proven ability to write and publish technical documentation, including white papers and best practices.

- Experience in designing and implementing serverless architectures.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in multi-cloud environments.

- Knowledge of other cloud platforms and technologies.

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer

If you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). These investments will be reviewed to ensure they meet Code of Ethics requirements. If any conflicts of interest are identified, then you will be required to liquidate those holdings immediately. In addition, dependent on your department and location of work certain employee accounts must be held with an approved broker (for example all, U.S. employee accounts). If this applies and your account(s) are not with an approved broker, you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.

Morningstar s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. While some positions are available as fully remote, we ve found that we re at our best when we re purposely together on a regular basis, typically three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.