Principal Solutions Architect

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance. 

TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR. 

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. At TriNet, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. 

A Brief Overview

The Principal Solutions Architect will be responsible for leading the design and architecture of our software applications across the enterprise, ensuring they are scalable, maintainable, and in line with industry best practices. This role demands a deep understanding of software development principles, as well as the ability to collaborate with cross-functional cross domains teams to deliver high-quality solutions. 

What you will do

• Architectural Leadership: Design and maintain the architecture of our software solutions across multiple domains, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and adaptable to evolving business needs and meet our functional and non-functional requirements
• Technical Strategy: Define and execute the technical strategy for Java, Angular, and Spring-Boot-based applications, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices. 
• Technical Guidance: Provide expert guidance to development teams across multiple product domains, advising on best practices, design patterns, code quality, and technology selection.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, UX/UI design, and DevOps, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of solutions.
• Research and Innovation: Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation within our software solutions.
• Code Reviews: Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, performance and security standards are met. 
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that the architectural choices result in high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of the software architecture and design decisions. Drive current and strategic target state architecture models.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience required 
• Master's Degree Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred 

Experience Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in software development and architecture. 
• Extensive experience with Java, Angular, and Spring Boot, AWS services.  
• Demonstrated experience of designing and delivering complex, high-performance applications. 

Skills and Abilities

•  Java: Strong proficiency in Java and related frameworks (e.g., Spring, Spring Boot).
• Angular: Expertise in Angular for building dynamic and responsive front-end applications.
• Microservices: Experience with microservices architecture, service orchestration and RESTful/GRPC API design.
• Database: Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.
• DevOps: Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins).
• Security: Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security principles.
• Excellent understanding of application development methodologies and infrastructure and network architecture 
• Excellent analytical, planni