Job Description

Perforce is a community of collaborative experts, problem solvers, and possibility seekers who believe work should be both challenging and fun. We are proud to inspire creativity, foster belonging, support collaboration, and encourage wellness. At Perforce, you’ll work with and learn from some of the best and brightest in business. Before you know it, you’ll be in the middle of a rewarding career at a company headed in one direction: upward.  

With a global footprint spanning more than 80 countries and including over 75% of the Fortune 100, Perforce Software, Inc. is trusted by the world’s leading brands to deliver solutions for the toughest challenges. The best run DevOps teams in the world choose Perforce.  

Position Summary:

We seek a Software Architect to lead the Puppet engineering team. You'll help define and build robust, scalable products that directly impact customers. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of delivering high-quality software in a fast-paced, agile environment. You will have significant ownership and responsibility for the quality and operation of all software shipped.

Puppet by Perforce is a values-driven global company that believes deeply in a people-first perspective — we might be in tech, but it’s not only about tech. We empower our users with mission-critical automation software that gives them back their time so that they can focus on the most important things in their lives. Automation unlocks the ability for IT operations teams to scale infrastructure at the largest companies in the world — and to do it securely, compliantly, and continuously.

Responsibilities:

• • Define system specifications based on company needs
  • Translate complex requirements into technical architecture
  • Design and plan technology solutions
  • Communicate system requirements to development teams
  • Evaluate and select appropriate software or hardware and suggest integration methods
  • Oversee programs, conduct code reviews, and provide team guidance
  • Solve technical problems as they arise
  • Ensure implementation of agreed architecture and infrastructure
  • Address technical concerns and suggestions
  • Monitor systems to ensure they meet user and business goals
  • Ensure timely delivery of enterprise-quality products
  • Contribute to Open Source and commercial products
  • Drive initiatives for process improvement, quality metrics, communication, and tooling

Requirements:

• • BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent
  • 17+ years of professional experience, with at least 3 years as a Software Architect
  • Proficient in at least two programming languages: Ruby, Java, React, Go
  • Knowledge of gRPC, microservices, and cloud technologies
  • Strong understanding of DevOps
  • Proficient with Linux and Windows build tools
  • Experience with multiple Linux distributions (e.g., RedHat, Ubuntu, Debian)
  • Familiarity with Continuous Integration systems like Jenkins
  • Experience with Configuration Management systems such as Puppet or Ansible
  • Skilled in compiling software with open-source toolchains
  • Experience with version control
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with multinational companies preferred