Senior Software Architect: Cloud, AI & Global Platform

Accounting Search; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Software Architect to shape the future of its global technology platform. You will define long-term architecture, drive modernization, and influence how software is designed and delivered across the organization.

Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Technology leadership to build scalable, secure cloud-native solutions. You’ll mentor teams, balance vision with execution, and champion AI-assisted development to accelerate delivery.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of progressive software engineering and architecture experience.
• Experience designing large-scale distributed cloud-based enterprise apps.
• Strong understanding of modern architecture, cloud platforms, APIs, integration patterns, and data technologies.
• Experience leading modernization initiatives.
• Ability to connect business and product strategy with technical architecture and execution.
• Proven mentoring, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted software development.

Responsibilities

• Drive Technology Strategy: Define and execute a multi-year architectural roadmap aligned with business objectives and product innovation.
• Lead Modernization: Guide the evolution of complex enterprise platforms, including cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, APIs, and data technologies.
• Influence Technical Direction: Partner with senior leadership and engineering teams to make strategic architecture and technology decisions.
• Champion AI & Innovation: Evaluate AI-assisted software development, automation, and emerging technologies to improve engineering productivity and accelerate delivery.
• Design for Scale: Establish architectural approaches that prioritize scalability, security, performance, resilience, and long-term maintainability.
• Improve Engineering Excellence: Identify opportunities to reduce technical debt, streamline development practices, and improve platform capabilities.
• Mentor & Collaborate: Serve as a trusted technical advisor, mentoring engineers and technical leaders while building alignment across teams.
• Balance Vision with Execution: Translate business needs into practical technical solutions while balancing innovation, cost, risk, and operational requirements.

Skills

Software architecture

Cloud architecture

API design

Leadership & mentoring

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

AI-assisted development familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

OpenAPI

OAuth 2.0

JWT

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Redis

New Relic

OpenTelemetry

Job description

Accounting Search in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Software Architect to shape the future of its global technology platform. You will define long-term architecture, drive modernization, and influence how software is designed and delivered across the organization.

Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Technology leadership to build scalable, secure cloud-native solutions. You’ll mentor teams, balance vision with execution, and champion AI-assisted development to accelerate delivery.