Principal Software Architect

Overview

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Your Title : Principal Software Architect

Job Location : Christchurch (may also consider Wellington, or possibly remote from Auckland / Sydney / Melbourne)

Our Department : Civil Construction Field Systems - Cloud Software

What You Will Do

In this Principal Software Architect role within CCFS-CS, you\'ll be the technical leader and visionary for our new frontend platform, specialising in modern web architecture, including an emphasis on 3D visualization technology. You\'ll work closely with Product Management and engineering teams to shape and evolve our world-class platform and products.

This Will Involve The Following

• Define and champion the architectural vision and roadmap for critical web-based applications, with a strong focus on frontend systems and their integration with scalable cloud backends
• Lead the design of complex, modular, and highly scalable frontend architecture, particularly within the context of Nx monorepos, ensuring efficient code sharing and collaboration across many teams
• Evaluate and select appropriate frontend frameworks (e.g., SolidJS, React), libraries, and tools, considering performance, maintainability, developer experience, and long-term sustainability
• Establish and enforce technical standards, coding guidelines, and best practices for frontend development, ensuring consistency and quality across the entire web application portfolio within the monorepo
• Collaborate closely with Product Management and UX / UI designers to translate user needs and business requirements into robust, extensible, and intuitive technical designs
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to multiple engineering teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in web development
• Optimize web application performance, accessibility, and responsiveness across various devices and network conditions
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure design integrity, quality, and performance for frontend systems and their cloud integrations
• Identify and mitigate architectural risks, performance bottlenecks, and security vulnerabilities within web applications and connected cloud services
• Drive continuous improvement in architectural processes, tools, and CI / CD pipelines within the monorepo context
• Stay at the forefront of web technologies, frontend frameworks, build tools, and monorepo strategies, and introduce relevant innovations to Trimble\'s web portfolio
• Document architectural decisions, technical specifications, and system designs clearly and comprehensively

What Skills & Experience You Should Bring

Please note : Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered.

Information About Your Location

Preferably, this role will be based at Trimble’s NZ headquarters in Christchurch, New Zealand. We may consider Wellington-based individuals for a hybrid arrangement, or remote work from Auckland / Sydney / Melbourne for exceptional candidates.

At Trimble, you\'ll find the inspiration and opportunity to be yourself and thrive. The global community of Team Trimble includes more than 400 people in New Zealand, who are passionate about bringing new ideas and innovations to life and building a better, more sustainable future.

About Trimble Civil Construction Field Systems - Cloud Software

This division focuses on serving civil construction customers with cutting-edge products and services, with a customer-centric focus and a commitment to making the construction industry cheaper, greener, and leaner.

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