Senior Java Architect / hybrid / AI

Kelly Services; Framingham (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligible

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule

401(k)

Equity or Long-Term Incentive

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is seeking a Software Architect—AI & Java Platform in the Boston area. This hybrid role focuses on enterprise architecture, AI enablement, and scalable distributed systems using Java-based platforms and cloud technologies.

The ideal candidate leads architectural strategy, guides engineering direction, and shapes the long-term technology roadmap while partnering with Product, Engineering, and Data teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering with architecture responsibilities.
• Experience designing scalable enterprise platforms and distributed systems.
• Experience architecting AI-enabled applications, LLM integrations, and intelligent workflow solutions

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise & solution architecture.
• Define platform strategy for microservices.
• Architect AI and intelligent automation solutions.
• Collaborate across product, engineering, data, and business teams

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Microservices

Distributed systems

AI-enabled apps

LLM integrations

RESTful APIs

AWS

Observability

Technical roadmaps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

React

Next.js

Job description

$130000 - $165000

Software Architect - AI & Java Platform

Hybrid opportunity in Boston, MA. A rapidly growing technology-driven organization leveraging artificial intelligence, automation, and cloud-native platforms to transform a highly regulated industry. This is a full-time Software Architect opportunity focused on enterprise architecture, AI enablement, cloud technologies, Java-based platforms, and scalable distributed systems.

This role is ideal for a technology leader who enjoys defining architectural strategy, influencing engineering direction, and building modern platforms from the ground up. You will work closely with Product, Engineering, Data, and business stakeholders to design solutions that drive innovation and operational efficiency. The position offers significant ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to shape the long-term technology roadmap of a rapidly evolving organization.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with significant architecture responsibilities
• Strong expertise with Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and microservices architecture
• Experience designing scalable enterprise platforms and distributed systems
• Experience architecting AI-enabled applications, LLM integrations, and intelligent workflow solutions
• Expertise designing RESTful APIs, integrations, and service-oriented architectures
• Experience with AWS services including S3, RDS, Lambda, SQS, and SNS
• Strong understanding of observability, monitoring, system reliability, and performance engineering
• Experience creating architectural standards, governance practices, and technical roadmaps
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience within Insurance, FinTech, HealthTech, or other regulated industries
• Experience with event-driven architecture and messaging platforms
• Knowledge of vector databases and AI infrastructure patterns
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and modern DevOps practices
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and drive technical decision-making across teams
• Familiarity with modern frontend technologies such as React and Next.js from an architectural perspective

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 40% Enterprise & Solution Architecture
• 25% Platform Engineering & Microservices Strategy
• 20% AI & Intelligent Automation Architecture
• 15% Cloud Infrastructure & Integration Design

Daily Responsibilities

• 40% Architecture Leadership & Technical Strategy
• 25% Solution Design & Technical Reviews
• 20% Cross-Functional Collaboration
• 10% Technical Mentorship
• 5% Hands-On Prototyping & Proof of Concepts

The Offer

• Bonus Eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule
• 401(k)
• Equity or Long-Term Incentive Opportunity (where applicable)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Additional Note: This position follows a hybrid schedule based in Boston, MA, requiring regular onsite collaboration with engineering and business stakeholders.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.