Job Description
Job Description
Principal Architect / Practice Manager
HumCap’s client, a quickly growing health tech company, is looking to hire Principal Architects for their application and data teams.
We’re seeking Principal Architects who can seamlessly blend consulting excellence with technical leadership. You’ll be the kind of person who could walk into a mid-sized consulting company and lead an application or data practice. At HumCap’s client, you’ll do just that—owning strategy, execution, and innovation across the most critical initiatives.
This role is not just technical—you’ll present to the Board and Executive Leadership Team (ELT), shape product and platform strategy, and drive Proofs of Concept (POCs) that become production-grade solutions. We are looking for architects who can lead from the front—technically, strategically, and consultatively.
What You’ll Do
- Lead Architecture Strategy : Define and drive application or data architecture across multiple product lines.
- Consultative Leadership : Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and clients, translating business needs into scalable tech solutions.
- Board & ELT Engagement : Present architectural vision, roadmaps, and outcomes to senior leadership with clarity and confidence.
- POC to Production : Rapidly prototype solutions and guide them through full lifecycle implementation.
- Mentor & Influence : Elevate the technical bar across engineering teams through coaching, design reviews, and thought leadership.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with Product, Engineering, and Data teams to align architecture with business goals.
What We’re Looking For
Must-Haves :
10+ years in technology roles with 5+ years in consulting (e.g., Slalom, Deloitte, Accenture, ThoughtWorks, etc.)Proven experience leading application or data practices in a consulting or enterprise environment.Strong communication skills—able to present to C-level executives and influence across all levels.Deep technical expertise in modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, data architecture, and API-first design.Familiarity with AI / ML, data lakes, or event-driven architectures.Experience driving POCs, technical strategy, and delivery execution in fast-paced environments.Ability to thrive in ambiguity and startup-like velocity.Our Technical Environment
Python, Fast APIs, React, PowerBI, Grafana, Snowflake, Azure, Dagster