Principal, Software Architect

At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission—to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society. Cotality is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking; it's a place where you can collaborate, feel valued, develop skills and directly impact the real estate economy. We know our people are our greatest asset. At Cotality, you can be yourself, lift people up and make an impact. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, we're working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry. Job Description: The Principle, Software Architect at Cotality will support the development of application, data-centric, and integration solutions with a strong focus on Product and Platform architecture methodologies. The ideal individual must possess outstanding communication abilities to oversee a development team and liaise with business stakeholders, conveying and advocating for both functional and solution ideas, ensuring consistency across diverse streams of complex projects, and programs. The role requires the ability to fortify ongoing initiatives, identify client requirements, and enhance existing legacy projects and programs. This position is within the Enterprise Architecture team. Key Responsibilities: Lead discussions and development, design and architecture for strategic initiatives, including cloud, integration and enterprise solutions, engaging various Cotality business and technology teams as necessary Reviews business context for solutions to company challenges as well as defining the vision and requirements for the solution, recommending potential options and selecting the most optimal solution Communicates the architecture to the stakeholders and collaborates and coordinates with existing domain architects in the formalization and adoption of IT standards and procedures Drive transformational initiatives by aligning business and technology roadmaps and maintaining application ecosystem roadmap Validate and future proof solution designs and software vendors, internal service providers, application business analysts, and application developers Prepare, conduct, and evaluate proof-of-concept integration solutions per business use cases.  Quantify the business values and articulate the value proposition to application teams and senior management Document and diagram current and future state integration processes across business applications. Inventory and maintain a Systems / Integration repository across segments to promote reusability. Initiate both group and one-on-one meetings with application owners and enterprise architects for clear understanding of integration on current and future needs and in terms of business drivers and their application roadmaps Work closely with other peer IT solutions architects in developing short- and long-range plans and review them with senior IT leadership and other organizational management. Research and monitor technology trends and methodologies to simplify and to deliver faster information systems and integration services wins Engage in the full cycle of project delivery process I.e. requirement, design, build, test, go live, and support Provide hands-on technical guidance and mentorship to software engineers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation. Develop and own Solution design and present the solution to Cotality Architectural Review Board (ARB) to review / evaluate / approve key technology and system initiatives across the ente ... (truncated, view full listing at source)