Software Architect - AI

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Coppell, TX that is seeking a Software Architect.

Responsibilities:
* Design and oversee the architecture of AI-powered applications and platforms
* Collaborate with business and engineering teams to integrate AI Agents into production systems
* Define and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices for AI systems
* Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend adoption strategies
* Lead modernization initiatives including cloud migration and microservices adoption
* Ensure scalability, performance, and security of AI-enabled solutions
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers
* Partner with stakeholders to align AI architecture with business goals
* Architect scalable agentic AI frameworks using LangGraph, LangMem, and custom agent orchestration
* Design and implement advanced RAG architectures including hybrid search, query routing, and contextual retrieval
* Establish multi-agent systems with Agent-to-Agent (A2A) communication protocols and Model Context Protocol (MCP)
* Architect Small Language Model (SLM) integration for specialized tasks and cost optimization

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
* 5+ years of experience in software architecture and system design
* 4+ years of experience conceptualizing and architecting the target environment for AI solutions
* Proven experience with AI technologies such as Azure OpenAI, Agentic Framework, AI Plugins, Content Understanding, DocIntelligence, Chunking Strategies, Indexing and Vectorization etc.
* Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
* Expertise in .Net programming languages
* Familiarity MLOps practices

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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