Senior Software Architect - Cloud, AI & Modernization

The Recruiting Hive; North Carolina; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Senior Software Architect to shape the future of its enterprise software platform in the United States. This high-impact role focuses on defining long-term technology vision and guiding modernization initiatives across the organization.

You’ll partner with Engineering, Product, and Technology leadership to design scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions, evaluate AI-assisted development, mentor engineers, and balance innovation with cost and risk to deliver

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in software engineering and architecture.
• Proven track record designing large-scale distributed cloud apps.
• Strong understanding of modern architecture, APIs, data tech.
• Experience leading modernization initiatives.
• Ability to align business strategy with technical execution.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multi-year architectural roadmap.
• Guide evolution of cloud-native platforms and APIs.
• Partner with leadership to influence decisions.
• Evaluate AI-assisted development and emerging tools.
• Establish scalable, secure architectures with performance in mind.
• Mentor engineers and align teams on architecture.

Skills

Software architecture

Cloud platforms

Distributed systems

API design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Spring Boot

Kubernetes

Terraform

OpenAPI

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Senior Software Architect to shape the future of its enterprise software platform in the United States. This high-impact role focuses on defining long-term technology vision and guiding modernization initiatives across the organization.

You’ll partner with Engineering, Product, and Technology leadership to design scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions, evaluate AI-assisted development, mentor engineers, and balance innovation with cost and risk to deliver