Job Description

Job Summary:
We are seeking a forward-thinking Senior Software Architect to lead the design of intelligent automation solutions in a high-impact enterprise environment. This role combines hands-on development across multiple languages (Java, C#, Python, Rust), system design, and technical leadership with exploration of next-generation AI development utilizing GitHub CoPilot, Agentic AI platforms, and other AI tools. You will define architectural standards, evaluate new technologies, and ensure robust, scalable software solutions while actively coding and mentoring others.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design end-to-end technical architectures for enterprise automation systems, including real-time control, monitoring, and integration across hybrid and multi-cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS)
• Define architectural design patterns and best practices for containerized microservices in event-driven, distributed computing systems
• Review and refine engineering designs to ensure maintainability, scalability, and performance
• Contribute directly to the codebase, developing key components in multiple languages (Java, C#, Python, Rust)
• Leverage CoPilot, GPT-based tools, and Agentic platforms to accelerate development and improve SDLC processes
• Build custom AI agents and tools for automated code generation, testing, refactoring, and design scaffolding
• Collaborate with engineering teams, QA, DevOps, and product managers to deliver integrated solutions
• Mentor engineers in architectural thinking and AI-assisted development
• Ensure architectural alignment across systems with observability using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years in architectural or staff engineering role
• Expert-level Java proficiency and modern development practices (CI/CD, microservices, REST/gRPC)
• Mid-level proficiency in C#, Python, or Rust
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and real-time processing
• Experience building enterprise-grade automation or logistics systems
• Hands-on experience with CoPilot, GPT-based tools, or AI Agent platforms
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence technical decisions
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud/hybrid infrastructure
• Database experience (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, or Oracle)
• Familiarity with DevOps, SRE, and Agile frameworks

Additional Skills a Plus:

• Experience with Agentic AI frameworks like LangChain, AutoGen, or OpenAgents
• Strong interest in improving engineering velocity through AI augmentation
• AWS/Azure architecture or TOGAF certifications

How to Apply:
For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Zuzanna Szelest at Zuzanna.szelest@proactiveglobal.com
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