Lead Software Architect, Cloud-Native & AI-Driven Systems

RELX; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is seeking a senior software architect to lead design and governance for complex distributed systems. You will define technical direction, establish standards, and ensure scalability, security, and cost efficiency across platforms.

You will mentor development teams, promote modern technologies, and serve as a liaison between Enterprise Architecture and Engineering to translate strategy into actionable guidance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software, systems, or network engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred.
• Excellent foundation in programming, software development, and database technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture design and governance by defining and enforcing standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Serve as a conduit between Enterprise Architects and Engineering/Development teams to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Partner with cross-functional architects and technical teams to drive consistency and innovation across systems.
• Provide mentorship, training, and technical guidance to support team development and delivery.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions aligned to business needs.
• Lead resolution of complex technical issues by identifying root causes and coordinating resources.
• Translate technical findings into actionable solutions, including risk and impact assessments.
• Drive architecture evolution through design reviews and hands-on technical leadership.
• Monitor system health, performance, and cost trends; develop recommendations to address risks and inefficiencies.
• Identify opportunities to evolve reusable components into shared infrastructure or platform capabilities.
• Conduct ongoing research into industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance organizational capabilities.
• Foster collaboration, inclusivity, and effective communication across teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Java/Spring

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

Docker/Kubernetes

DevOps

Observability

AI integration

Python

C++

HTML

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/CS

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MySQL

MongoDB

Azure Cosmos DB

AWS DynamoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

Maven

Job description

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is seeking a senior software architect to lead design and governance for complex distributed systems. You will define technical direction, establish standards, and ensure scalability, security, and cost efficiency across platforms.

You will mentor development teams, promote modern technologies, and serve as a liaison between Enterprise Architecture and Engineering to translate strategy into actionable guidance.