Senior Software Architect: Cloud-Native Modernization & AI

Genie Matthews and Associates

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates in Columbus, OH seeks a Senior Software Architect to shape a global technology platform and drive long-term technical vision. You will lead modernization of enterprise applications, define multi-year roadmaps, and collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Leadership to deliver scalable, secure cloud-native solutions.

If you enjoy mentoring engineers, influencing architecture decisions, and exploring AI-assisted development, this role offers broad impact across

Qualifications

8–10+ years of progressive software engineering and architecture experience.
Proven success designing and evolving large-scale, distributed, cloud-based enterprise applications.
Strong understanding of modern architecture, cloud platforms, APIs, integration patterns, and data technologies.
Experience leading significant modernization or architectural transformation initiatives.
Ability to connect business and product strategy with technical architecture and execution.
Demonstrated 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 an interest in leveraging emerging technologies.

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.