Global Cloud-Native Software Architect — AI & Modernization

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Columbus, OH seeks a Senior Software Architect to shape the future of its enterprise platform. Lead modernization, design scalable cloud-native solutions, and influence technology decisions across Engineering and Product leadership.

You’ll evaluate AI-assisted development and emerging practices to accelerate delivery while balancing security, cost, and long-term maintainability. Join a role with strategic impact.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of progressive software engineering and architecture experience.
• Proven success designing and evolving large-scale, distributed, cloud-based enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of modern architecture, cloud platforms, APIs, integration patterns, and data technologies.
• Experience leading significant modernization or architectural transformation initiatives.
• Ability to connect business and product strategy with technical architecture and execution.
• Demonstrated success influencing technical direction across multiple teams without direct authority.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience mentoring engineers and technical leaders.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted software development and an interest in leveraging emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive Technology Strategy: Define and execute a multi-year architectural roadmap aligned with business objectives and product innovation.
• Lead Modernization: Guide evolution of enterprise platforms, including cloud-native architectures, APIs, and data tech.
• Influence Technical Direction: Partner with senior leadership to make strategic architecture decisions.
• Champion AI & Innovation: Evaluate AI-assisted development and emerging technologies to boost productivity.
• Design for Scale: Create architectural approaches prioritizing scalability, security, and performance.
• Improve Engineering Excellence: Reduce technical debt and improve platform capabilities.
• Mentor & Collaborate: Advise engineers and leaders and align teams.
• Balance Vision with Execution: Translate business needs into practical technical solutions.

Skills

Java

TypeScript

JavaScript

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Spring Boot

Spring WebFlux

REST APIs

OpenAPI

OAuth 2.0

JWT

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

MySQL

Oracle

Redis

New Relic

OpenTelemetry

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Columbus, OH seeks a Senior Software Architect to shape the future of its enterprise platform. Lead modernization, design scalable cloud-native solutions, and influence technology decisions across Engineering and Product leadership.

You’ll evaluate AI-assisted development and emerging practices to accelerate delivery while balancing security, cost, and long-term maintainability. Join a role with strategic impact.