Software Architect III - AWS Cloud & AI

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Software Architect III on behalf of a major telecommunications client headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado (CO). This senior-level role is focused on designing and building secure, scalable cloud-native platforms on AWS while driving innovation across platform engineering, application security, and AI-enabled development practices.

Summary:

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in cloud architecture, Infrastructure-as-Code, and modern software engineering principles, along with a passion for leveraging AI and automation to improve developer productivity and business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

* Architect and design secure, scalable, and highly available cloud-native applications and platforms on AWS

* Lead the development of enterprise web applications and distributed systems

* Design and implement Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform

* Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation frameworks

* Partner with engineering, security, and data teams to establish architecture standards and best practices

* Drive cloud modernization initiatives and platform engineering strategies

* Collaborate with data platform leadership to integrate AI and Large Language Model (LLM) capabilities into internal workflows and developer tools

* Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend scalable solutions that support business objectives

* Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance across development teams
* Extensive experience in software architecture and cloud-native application design

* Strong full-stack development experience with Java, Python, and/or Go

* Deep expertise designing solutions within AWS environments

* Experience building scalable, secure web applications and distributed systems

* Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies

* Strong understanding of application security and secure software development practices

* Experience designing and supporting CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation

Preferred Qualifications:

* Strong Go (Golang) development experience, including multi-threaded applications

* Experience with Kubernetes and Amazon EKS

* Familiarity with Argo CD and Git Ops deployment practices

* Experience working with data lakes, data warehouses, or enterprise data platforms

* Exposure to big data technologies such as Spark

* Backend development expertise in Python or Java

* Experience with monitoring and observability platforms such as Datadog

* Hands-on experience implementing AI, machine learning, or LLM-based solutions

What We're Looking For:

* A strategic architect who can balance long-term vision with practical execution

* Strong cloud engineering and platform architecture expertise

* A proactive problem-solver who thrives in complex technical environments

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

* A passion for modern development practices, automation, security, and AI innovation