Software Architect

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Company OverviewA modern, tech-forward insurance agency operating on an AI-native brokerage platform. The mission is to leverage the latest technology and innovation to create better outcomes for agents, customers, and local communities. The platform simplifies the "agent desktop," allowing agents to focus on customer interactions while automating complex workflows through natural language interfaces and evolving based on behavioral data. Role Overview Seeking an experienced Software Architect to lead the design and development of the next generation of an AI-powered insurance platform. This role will drive architectural decisions across the stack, including modern web applications, scalable microservices, integrations, and APIs, ensuring systems are robust, scalable, and maintainable.This position partners cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Business, Data, Finance, and Operations teams to define technical strategy and support a high-growth environment. What You'll Do Design AI-Powered Systems: Architect and guide the implementation of agentic AI workflows to automate and enhance solutions for agents and customersMicroservices Architecture: Define and evolve Java and Spring-based microservices architecture to enable scalable, loosely coupled, and resilient systemsIntegration Engineering: Architect integrations with external systems and define API standards for internal and external consumptionFrontend Architecture: Define scalable frontend architecture with modular components while minimizing technical debtApplication Development: Guide the design and development of high-performance enterprise web applications using Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, and related technologiesMonitoring & Observability: Establish monitoring and observability strategies to ensure system health, reliability, and performanceQuality & Engineering Standards: Define testing strategies including component, integration, and end-to-end automation standardsData Engineering: Provide architectural guidance on data migration, ETL processes, and overall data flow designUser Experience: Ensure responsive interfaces that function seamlessly across devices and browsersCross-Team Collaboration: Partner with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutionsTechnical Documentation: Define and maintain architecture documentation, design standards, and key technical decisions Requirements - What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field8+ years of experience building enterprise applicationsProven experience in a software architect, staff, or principal engineering roleStrong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems designExpertise in Enterprise Java and Spring stack (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Data, Spring AI)Proficiency in modern frontend frameworks such as React, Vue, or Svelte, with strong knowledge of component-based architecture and state managementStrong command of HTML, CSS, and frameworks such as Tailwind CSSExperience designing systems that handle streaming and real-time AI outputs such as WebSockets and server-sent eventsExperience with Next.js and server-side rendering conceptsKnowledge of state management solutions such as Redux, Zustand, or Context APIStrong understanding of relational databases and SQLExperience designing and governing RESTful APIsExperience Architecting And Integrating LLM-based Workflows And AI CapabilitiesWorking knowledge of AWS services including SQS, SNS, S3, RDS, and LambdaExperience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Preferred Qualifications Experience with vector databases such as PGVector, Pinecone, Weaviate, or MilvusExperience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud PlatformKnowledge of containerization and orchestration such as Docker and KubernetesFamiliarity with message queues and event-driven architectureExperience with testing frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, or TestContainersExperience optimizing performance and scalability in high-traffic systemsUnderstanding of caching strategies using Redis or MemcachedExperience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic, or Datadog What Makes You Stand Out Experience in Insurtech or Fintech environmentsExperience implementing AI or ML solutions in productionExperience driving architectural decisions and technical direction across teams