Staff Engineer / Architect / AI focused start up

Kelly Services; Brookline (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Retirement Savings Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Remote Work Flexibility

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners is seeking a Senior Software Architect for a hybrid role in the greater Boston area. The position focuses on PHP/Laravel backend, Angular/TypeScript frontend, and cloud-native services within a growing SaaS platform.

You will shape technical direction, mentor engineers, and contribute code while defining standards and architecture across teams. A strong background in SPA frameworks and container tech is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Advanced expertise with legacy application development.
• Strong experience with Angular, TypeScript, or similar SPA frameworks.
• Experience designing scalable multi-tier software architectures.
• Strong relational database design and performance optimization skills.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, authentication frameworks, and SaaS best practices.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, or similar container technologies.
• Ability to create architectural documentation and technical standards.
• Comfort using AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity.

Responsibilities

• Hands-On engineering and technical design.
• Mentorship and code reviews.
• Cross-Functional collaboration.
• Strategic planning and technology evaluation.

Skills

8+ years exp

Legacy app development

Angular/TypeScript

REST APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

ECS

Architectural docs

AI-assisted tools

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

ECS

Job description

$150000 - $180000

Job Description – Senior Software Architect (AI-Enabled SaaS Platform)

Location: Hybrid (Waltham, U.S.) | Employment Type: Full-Time

Join an established software organization that develops enterprise applications used to manage complex operational workflows and asset data. This position focuses on modern web technologies including PHP, Laravel, Angular, TypeScript, cloud-native services, containerized deployments, and AI-assisted software development practices.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of technical direction rather than simply maintain existing applications. The organization is seeking a hands‑on architect who enjoys solving large-scale engineering challenges, mentoring experienced developers, and shaping engineering standards. You will have significant influence over architecture decisions, technology adoption, and the evolution of a growing SaaS environment while continuing to contribute code and design solutions directly.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience

• Advanced expertise with legacy application development

• Strong experience with Angular, TypeScript, or similar SPA frameworks

• Experience designing scalable multi-tier software architectures

• Strong relational database design and performance optimization skills

• Knowledge of REST APIs, authentication frameworks, and SaaS best practices

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, or similar container technologies

• Ability to create architectural documentation and technical standards

• Comfort using AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity

Desired Skills & Experience

• Background supporting construction, facilities, field operations, or asset-management software

• Experience integrating with third‑party enterprise platforms

• Familiarity with infrastructure‑as‑code and GitOps methodologies

• Knowledge of enterprise identity management, RBAC, or SSO solutions

• Experience with application monitoring, telemetry, and distributed tracing

• History of leading modernization, migration, or platform consolidation initiatives

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 35% PHP/Laravel Application Development

• 25% Angular/TypeScript Front-End Solutions

• 20% Architecture, Design, and Technical Strategy

• 20% Cloud Services, APIs, and Platform Collaboration

Daily Responsibilities

• 60% Hands‑On Engineering and Technical Design

• 15% Mentorship and Code Reviews

• 15% Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• 10% Strategic Planning and Technology Evaluation

The Offer

• Bonus eligible

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

• Retirement Savings Program

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Remote Work Flexibility

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.