Staff Software Architect

****Staff Software Architect**** -------------------------------- ****Location:** Chennai, India As a **Staff Software Architect**, you will spearhead the design and evolution of cutting-edge enterprise backend services driving Trimble’s digital transformation. This role is designed for a visionary technologist passionate about building highly scalable, cloud-native systems that deliver transformative customer experiences.** ****Main Responsibilities**** ============================= * ****Architectural Strategy:** Lead the design of complex, multi-region, and highly available distributed systems. Author high-level documentation and standards for \[Azure / AWS\] component utilization.** * ****Technical Governance:** Spearhead Architectural Reviews across various product pods to ensure alignment with global reliability, security, and performance standards.** * ****Platform Evolution:** Drive the transition toward \[Serverless / Kubernetes / Internal Developer Platforms\] to abstract infrastructure complexity and accelerate product development.** * ****Cloud Economics (FinOps):** Partner with Finance and Engineering leadership to manage cloud budgets, implementing automated cost-control measures and attribution models.** * ****Technical Leadership:** Foster a culture of excellence and continuous learning. While this is an individual contributor role, you will "manage outcomes" by mentoring senior engineers and influencing cross-functional roadmaps.** ****Qualifications & Experience**** =================================== * ****Experience:** 9+ years in software engineering or systems architecture, with a minimum of 5 years focused on large-scale cloud environments.** * ****Architectural Track Record:** Proven experience architecting at least **3 large enterprise-level implementations** or 4–6 major projects in an Agile environment.** * ****Cloud Expertise:** Deep, "under-the-hood" knowledge of cloud primitives (Networking, IAM, Storage, Compute), orchestration (Kubernetes, Nomad), and event-driven patterns (Kafka).** * ****Infrastructure as Code (IaC):** Mastery of Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation at enterprise scale (modular design, state management, and CI/CD integration).** * ****Business Acumen:** Proven ability to translate complex technical debt and architectural trade-offs into business risk for non-technical stakeholders.** ****Technical Skill Set**** =========================== * ****Core Development:** Proficiency in **OOAD**, Design Patterns, and at least one major language: **.NET, Java, Python, or Go**.** * ****Cloud Platforms:** Expert knowledge of **AWS, Azure, or GCP** and building API-first cloud services.** * ****Problem Solving:** Exceptional analytical skills with a self-starter, upbeat, and highly motivated mindset.** ****Preferred (Good to Have):**** ================================= * ****Frontend:** Knowledge of modern frameworks like **React**.** * ****Compliance:** Deep understanding of **SOC2, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS** within cloud environments.** * ****Community:** Active contributions to Open Source cloud-native projects.** * ****Certifications:** Professional-level AWS/Azure/GCP certifications.** ****Role Details**** ==================== * ****Supervisory Responsibility:** Nil (Individual Contributor).** * ****Environment:** Fast-paced, Agile-driven, and innovation-focused.** ****How to Apply:**** Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting. **Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate.**  At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.  [Candidate Privacy Notices by Country](https://www.trimble.com/en/candidate-employee-privacy-notices) If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).