Principal Architect

Overview

At Fadata, we take pride in our ability to adapt quickly to the ever-changing needs of our market and customers. This means that you, too, should be ready to embrace change as circumstances evolve. If you're excited about a fast-paced, dynamic environment where strategy is set but flexibility to grow with the market remains, then hit the apply button.

We have a bold vision: to become the global standard for core software solutions in the insurance industry. Our aim is to achieve this by developing a truly cloud‑native solution that can scale limitlessly—and we want you to be part of that journey.

Our values—
Trust
,
Openness
,
Passion
,
Innovation
, and
Care
—serve as our guiding compass. They shape how we work every day, our relationships with clients, and the way we collaborate as a team.

Fadata is a leading software vendor in the insurance industry, delivering one of the most comprehensive Policy Administration System on the market. As we evolve toward a cloud‑native, SaaS‑based platform, we are looking for a Principal Architect to help define and drive our long‑term technical strategy.

This is a senior, high‑impact role for an experienced architect who wants to influence product direction, technology choices, and engineering practices at scale.

The role

As Principal Architect, you will operate at a strategic and hands‑on level, owning architectural decisions that impact multiple products and teams. You will be a key technical authority, partnering with senior engineering leaders, product management, and executive stakeholders.

This role is suited for professionals who have already worked as Senior Architect, Lead Architect, or Principal Engineer, and are comfortable making decisions with long‑term business and technical consequences.

• Own and evolve the cloud and application architecture roadmap across the organization
• Make high‑level architectural decisions affecting multiple teams and products
• Lead the transition to microservices, event‑driven, and SaaS architectures
• Set architectural standards, guardrails, and best practices
• Review and validate designs for critical systems and integrations
• Act as a technical authority and escalation point for complex challenges
• Advise senior stakeholders on technology strategy and trade‑offs
• Support strategic customer engagements and architecture discussions
• Mentor and grow senior engineers and architects

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering and system design
• 5+ years in senior architecture or technical leadership roles
• Proven experience designing and delivering large‑scale, distributed systems
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms and cloud‑native architectures
• Solid programming background (Java, JavaScript, and/or PL/SQL preferred)
• Deep understanding of architectural patterns, integration patterns, and system trade‑offs
• Experience working in Agile, cross‑functional environments
• Strong leadership, influence, and communication skills
• Ability to make decisions balancing technical excellence, delivery, and business impact
• Availability to travel

• Experience in enterprise or regulated industries (insurance, finance, banking, etc.)
• Background in insurance platforms or core systems
• Knowledge of AI, Generative AI, and LLM‑based architectures
• Experience integrating AI capabilities into enterprise platforms
• Experience with MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers, including:
• Designing and implementing MCP servers
• Integrating LLMs with enterprise systems via MCP
• Addressing security, scalability, and governance concerns
• Experience with event streaming, API management, Dev Ops, and CI/CD

Become part of a fast‑growing insurance software vendor with multinational teams across Europe. Currently, we have offices in over 7 different countries, including Bulgaria (Sofia & Burgas), Germany (Munich), Denmark (Copenhagen), Spain (Madrid), Lima (Peru), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Belgrade (Serbia)

Our diverse backgrounds have led to a collaborative and innovative work environment, where we value unique perspectives and experiences. At Fadata we are more than just coworkers - we are a team of professional and passionate individuals from over 20+ different countries.

• We have a flexible home office policy
  • Receive a competitive remuneration package together with great opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• A positive company culture built around people's wellbeing.
• Work in a dynamic environment with an exceptional team that is always ready to help.
• A half‑day off the second Friday of the month so you can focus on passion projects, boost your creativity, or spend time with your loved oneс.

Join us and become part of a team that is changing the insurance industry through technology for the better.