Principal Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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THIS POSITION IS FOR CANDIDATES BASED IN PHOENIX, AZ.

Sonatafy Technology, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is an award-winning nearshore software development company with a strong reputation. They have a dedicated in-house team of engineers, offering end-to-end software solutions and supporting client development staff augmentation. Catering to companies of all sizes and industries, including some of the world's largest brands, Sonatafy Technology is a trusted provider of nearshore enterprise-level cloud and mobile application software development services.

Sonatafy Technology is seeking aPrincipal Engineerto lead complex software architecture initiatives, drive modernization efforts, and lead high-performing engineering teams. This senior role blends architecture, hands-on development, and strategic problem-solving for enterprise clients building next-generation systems. You will guide multiple engineering teams through the design and delivery of scalable, event-driven platforms, establish technical standards, and ensure world-class engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead architecture design across distributed, event-driven, and microservices-based systems.
• Enforce clean architecture and SOLID principles, ensuring alignment across multiple engineering pods.
• Guide the adoption of emerging technologies, including Generative AI Development Toolchains, LLMs, and automation-driven engineering practices.
• Establish technical standards for code quality, CI / CD automation, testing, and documentation.
• Partner with executives, product managers, and DevOps to translate business challenges into scalable technical solutions.
• Lead client-facing technical discussions and solution architecture sessions during pre-sales engagements.
• Collaborate with the sales and delivery teams to design and present proposals, technical roadmaps, and proofs of concept that address client pain points.
• Participate in RFP / RFI responses, estimating, and solution scoping with a focus on clear business outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with clients through strong communication, thought leadership, and credibility as a senior engineering partner.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Serve as a trusted advisor capable of bridging business priorities with technical strategy.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, and sprint retrospectives to ensure technical excellence.
• Serve as a trusted advisor for clients, capable of translating complex technology strategies into business outcomes.

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Why Work with Sonatafy?

At Sonatafy, you'll join a community of highly skilled engineers across Latin America supporting innovative U.S.-based teams. Youll be part of a fast-moving, client-first culture where your code has real-world impact. We offer competitive compensation, a remote-first lifestyle, and career growth opportunities across industries and technologies.

If you have reached this point and feel you are our ideal candidate, its time for you to apply! To apply,please submit your resume in English.

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