Principal Software Architect/ EDA/ DDD/ Hybrid/ Lake Forest, Illinois

The 10th largest e-commerce player in North America, focused on selling industrial supplies to over 4.5 million customers, is hiring a Principal Software Architect. With $16.5 billion in sales in 2023 and continuous growth, they’ve proven to be a stable and forward-looking technology leader. This Principal Software Architect role sits within the Product Information Management & Discovery team and will focus on building modern, scalable enterprise systems using event-driven architecture, domain-driven design, and Agile methodologies.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a large-scale digital transformation within a company that blends the stability of a market leader with the innovation of a modern tech environment. The #1 feature of this role is the chance to lead architectural strategy on high-impact systems in a product-driven, agile culture. They’re looking for a hands-on technical expert who can collaborate with both Product and Engineering teams to build modular, scalable enterprise capabilities. With strong executive support, a modern tech stack, and hybrid/remote flexibility, this role offers excellent room for technical leadership, strategic influence, and work-life balance.


Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering or architecture roles
• Expertise in event-driven architecture and domain-driven design
• Strong experience working in Agile environments
• Proven track record designing scalable, modular systems in enterprise environments
• Excellent communication skills and cross-functional collaboration experience

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 50% Event-driven architecture
• 50% Domain-driven design

Daily Responsibilities

• 60% Team Collaboration
• 25% Management Duties
• 15% Hands On

The Offer

• 25% bonus

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 18 days of PTO
• 401(k) contributions up to 6% per pay period
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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