Cohort AI · 6 hours ago
Senior Software Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expCohort AI is seeking a Senior Software Architect to shape and lead the design of modern, cloud-native platforms that power their AI and data-driven solutions. In this role, you will own architectural strategy end-to-end, driving system design decisions and guiding teams to build scalable and secure systems.
Computer Software
Hiring Manager
Neeraj Varma
Responsibilities
Define and lead the architecture of complex, cloud-based systems with a focus on scalability, reliability, and security
Design and evolve data architectures, including data models, pipelines, and lifecycle management practices
Partner closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical designs
Establish and uphold best practices across software design, development workflows, and deployment strategies
Evaluate, select, and integrate cloud platforms, databases, and supporting technologies
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, raising overall technical standards
Review system designs and implementations, offering clear, actionable feedback
Create and maintain architectural documentation to ensure clarity and long-term maintainability
Drive improvements in development processes, tooling, and engineering methodologies
Implement data governance and security practices to ensure integrity, consistency, and compliance
Stay current with emerging technologies and architectural patterns to inform future platform evolution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
8+ years of professional software development experience, with significant focus on cloud architectures
Deep experience with one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
Strong foundation in software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices
Proven experience designing and leading large-scale, distributed systems
Solid expertise in database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and data management concepts
Hands-on experience with data architectures, including data warehousing, ETL pipelines, and governance models
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript)
Experience with DevOps practices such as CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and automated testing
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a system-level mindset
Excellent communication and leadership abilities, capable of influencing cross-functional teams
Comfortable working in agile environments with a collaborative, ownership-driven approach
Preferred
Experience working on AI/ML-driven platforms
Background in high-growth or startup environments
Passion for building clean, well-documented, future-ready systems
Natural leadership presence with a collaborative mindset
Company
Cohort AI
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2-10 employees
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