Senior Software Architect - Cloud-Native Modernization

Saint Cyr Partners; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Cyr Partners is seeking a Senior Software Architect to shape the vision of a global technology platform. You will define multi-year architectural roadmaps, guide modernization, and partner with senior leaders to implement scalable, secure cloud-native solutions used worldwide.

You’ll evaluate AI-assisted development and emerging practices to boost engineering productivity while maintaining long-term maintainability and security.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of software engineering and architecture experience.
• Designed and evolved large-scale cloud-based enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of modern architecture, cloud platforms, APIs, and data technologies.
• Experience leading modernization or architectural transformation initiatives.
• Ability to connect business and product strategy with technical architecture and execution.
• Proven 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 emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive Technology Strategy by defining a multi-year architectural roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Lead modernization of complex enterprise platforms, including cloud-native architectures and APIs.
• Influence technical direction by partnering with senior leadership and engineering teams.
• Champion AI and innovation to improve productivity and accelerate delivery.
• Design for scale with architecture prioritizing security, performance, and maintainability.
• Improve engineering excellence by reducing technical debt and enhancing platform capabilities.
• Mentor and collaborate as a technical advisor across teams to build alignment.
• Balance business needs with technical feasibility and execution.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Distributed Systems

APIs

Data Technologies

Modern Architecture

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Saint Cyr Partners is seeking a Senior Software Architect to shape the vision of a global technology platform. You will define multi-year architectural roadmaps, guide modernization, and partner with senior leaders to implement scalable, secure cloud-native solutions used worldwide.

You’ll evaluate AI-assisted development and emerging practices to boost engineering productivity while maintaining long-term maintainability and security.