10+ years in software engineering, including 3+ years in architecture/solution design (or equivalent scope). • Proven experience designing and operating solutions in a regulated global environment (privacy, auditability, security controls, cross-border considerations). • Strong Azure experience designing and building cloud-native solutions using Microsoft PaaS and frameworks, including Azure OpenAI APIs for AI-enabled features and agent-based automation. • Strong experience architecting Next.js and/or React applications at scale. • Demonstrated experience with event-driven and distributed system design and production operations. • Hands-on experience with agentic development tools and practices (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, spec-driven development) and a track record of leading engineering teams in AI-assisted delivery workflows. • Solid communication skills:
can explain tradeoffs clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with enterprise integrations (HRIS, payroll providers, finance systems) and/or iPaaS patterns. • Strong testing and automation mindset (TDD/BDD, CI/CD quality gates). • Experience with data modeling, SQL, and reporting/analytics. • Microsoft certifications (Azure Solutions Architect or similar) a plus. • Experience designing AI agents to automate business process flows (e.g., using Azure OpenAI Assistants API, LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or similar orchestration frameworks). • Bachelors degree required; Master’s degree preferred.