Senior Software Architect — Cloud-Native Modernization

United Future; North Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

United Future is seeking a Senior Software Architect to shape the future of its global technology platform. You will influence architecture, drive modernization, and define long-term technology vision across engineering and product leadership.

In this high-impact role you’ll design scalable, secure cloud-native solutions, champion AI-assisted development, and mentor engineering leaders while balancing cost, risk, and delivery velocity on mission-critical systems used worldwide.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of progressive software engineering and architecture experience.
• Proven success designing and evolving large-scale cloud-based enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of modern architecture, cloud platforms, APIs, integration patterns, and data technologies.
• Experience leading modernization or architectural transformation initiatives.
• Ability to connect business and product strategy with technical architecture.
• Influence of 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: Define and execute a multi-year architectural roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Lead Modernization: Evolve complex enterprise platforms to cloud-native architectures and data technologies.
• Influence Technical Direction: Partner with senior leadership to make strategic architecture decisions.
• Champion AI & Innovation: Evaluate AI-assisted development to improve productivity and delivery.
• Design for Scale: Prioritize scalability, security, performance, and maintainability.
• Improve Engineering Excellence: Reduce technical debt and improve platform capabilities.
• Mentor & Collaborate: Advise engineers and leaders across teams.
• Balance Vision with Execution: Translate business needs into practical technical solutions.

Skills

Software architecture

Cloud platforms

Distributed systems

APIs & integration

Mentoring engineers

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenAPI

Terraform

Job description

United Future is seeking a Senior Software Architect to shape the future of its global technology platform. You will influence architecture, drive modernization, and define long-term technology vision across engineering and product leadership.

In this high-impact role you’ll design scalable, secure cloud-native solutions, champion AI-assisted development, and mentor engineering leaders while balancing cost, risk, and delivery velocity on mission-critical systems used worldwide.