Senior Software Architect

Implement architectural patterns and standards defined by the Enterprise Architect and Senior Software Architects, including distributed systems and messaging patterns across our .NET services

Work within engineering teams to ensure solutions, across our .NET application stack align with established architecture decisions

Identify implementation challenges early and escalate to the team when decisions need to be revisited

Validate that completed implementations meet architectural requirements through hands-on review

Note: this is a nice-to-have specialization for this role, not a core requirement — it applies when you’re assigned to a team building an AI-powered feature, not as a default part of the day-to-day work.

Design and implement patterns for integrating LLMs into product features, including prompt design, context management, and retrieval-augmented approaches

Apply prompt engineering techniques to build reliable, maintainable AI-driven features, and iterate on prompts based on observed model behavior

Use LLM observability tooling such as Langfuse to trace, evaluate, and debug AI workflows in development and production

Help define and apply evaluation approaches for AI features, covering accuracy, latency, cost, and safety considerations

Write code regularly, this role requires significant time in the codebase implementing patterns and working alongside developers

Conduct detailed code reviews focused on architectural alignment, code quality, and maintainability

Pair with developers to work through complex implementation challenges, including those involving distributed systems, messaging, or, occasionally, LLM integrations

Help teams evaluate, and implement document chunking and embedding strategies to optimize for their customer’s use cases

Prototype approaches to validate architectural decisions before broader rollout

Embed with engineering teams on focused assignments based on architectural priorities

Build strong working relationships with developers and engineering leads

Participate in technical discussions, bringing architectural perspective to implementation decisions

Help teams understand the “why” behind architectural standards, not just the “what”

Surface patterns and challenges observed in teams back to Solution Architects and Enterprise Architect

Seek feedback on architectural thinking and implementation approaches

Study our existing architecture, understanding the rationale behind current patterns and the history of key decisions

Develop broader perspective across the platform by working with multiple teams over time

Document implementation patterns and approaches that teams can follow, including AI implementation patterns

Contribute to architecture decision records (ADRs) by capturing implementation learnings

Communicate clearly with developers about architectural expectations and rationale

Raise questions and surface ambiguities in architectural guidance to improve clarity for all teams

A fun, fast-paced work environment

Responsible PTO Plan that meets or exceeds state and local medical and family leave laws

11 paid holidays

Community and social events to keep you connected and engaged

Mental Health Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Company-paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account

Aflac Benefits – Critical Illness, Cancer Protection, & Hospital Choice

Pet Insurance

401 (k) with company match with eligibility on Day 1 of employment

2 Paid Volunteer Time Off Days

And much more!

*Part-Time and Contractor positions are not eligible for company benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, and other employee benefit programs. Full-time temporary employees are eligible for certain group benefits after a waiting period; specific eligibility timing will be provided at the time of offer.

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