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Within our Technology & Experience (TechEx) practice, we help clients modernize technology platforms, build innovative digital products, unlock the value of data, and deploy AI-powered solutions that create measurable business impact.\nWe are seeking a Senior Architect, Software Engineering & AI to join our Software Engineering discipline in TechEx. This role is ideal for a senior technology leader who combines deep software architecture expertise with hands-on experience building modern, AI-enabled applications. You will help clients define technology strategies, architect enterprise solutions, and lead the delivery of innovative software products that leverage cloud-native technologies, Generative AI, intelligent agents, and modern engineering practices.\nAs a trusted advisor, you will partner with executive stakeholders, product leaders, and engineering teams to design and deliver scalable, secure, and impactful software solutions. You will also mentor and develop engineering talent while helping shape the future of Software Engineering and AI at West Monroe.\nResponsibilities\nClient Delivery & Solution Architecture\nPartner with clients to solve complex business challenges through modern software engineering, cloud technologies, and AI-enabled solutions.\nLead architecture and technical design efforts across digital product development, application modernization, systems integration, and intelligent software platforms.\nDesign and deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable full-stack solutions leveraging modern engineering practices and cloud-native architectures.\nArchitect AI-powered applications, intelligent agents, copilots, and workflow automation solutions using modern AI platforms and frameworks.\nLead software delivery teams through the full Agile lifecycle, including discovery, requirements gathering, architecture, development, testing, deployment, and support.\nCollaborate closely with product, engineering, data, and business stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.\nEstablish architectural standards, development practices, and governance approaches that ensure long-term sustainability and scalability.\nAI & Intelligent Systems\nIdentify opportunities to leverage AI, Generative AI, and intelligent automation to create measurable business value.\nDesign and implement AI-enabled software products that incorporate Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), intelligent agents, and machine learning capabilities.\nGuide teams in the selection and implementation of AI platforms, frameworks, and integration patterns.\nEvaluate emerging AI technologies and establish practical approaches for enterprise adoption.\nPromote responsible AI practices, including security, governance, risk management, and model evaluation.\nTechnical Leadership\nServe as the senior technical leader on client engagements and strategic initiatives.\nMentor architects, engineers, and technical leads on software engineering best practices, solution architecture, and AI implementation.\nContribute to the development of reusable accelerators, reference architectures, frameworks, and delivery methodologies.\nFoster a culture of innovation, engineering excellence, continuous learning, and technical craftsmanship.\nProvide thought leadership internally and externally through publications, speaking engagements, and industry participation.\nBusiness Development & Growth\nSupport business development activities by shaping opportunities, defining solution approaches, and developing proposals and Statements of Work (SOWs).\nPartner with client executives to define digital transformation, modernization, and AI adoption strategies.\nContribute to go-to-market offerings and thought leadership focused on software engineering, AI, and emerging technologies.\nHelp identify and develop new service offerings, accelerators, and market opportunities.\nSkills & Requirements\nSoftware Engineering & Architecture\n10+ years of experience in software engineering, solution architecture, and technology delivery.\nDeep expertise designing and delivering enterprise-scale software applications and digital products.\nStrong proficiency in modern programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, or similar technologies.\nExperience with modern front-end frameworks including React, Angular, or equivalent technologies.\nStrong experience with microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures, integration patterns, and distributed systems.\nExperience with Agile software delivery methodologies and leading cross-functional engineering teams.\nDeep experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform.\nStrong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and modern engineering practices.\nAI & Emerging Technologies\nExperience designing and implementing AI-enabled software solutions in enterprise environments.\nHands-on experience with Generative AI platforms and services such as OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Vertex AI, Amazon Bedrock, or similar technologies.\nFamiliarity with AI development frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, CrewAI, AutoGen, or similar tools.\nUnderstanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), embeddings, vector databases, and intelligent agent architectures.\nKnowledge of AI governance, security, responsible AI practices, and enterprise AI adoption considerations.\nExperience leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, GitHub Copilot, or similar platforms.\nConsulting & Leadership\nProven ability to serve as a trusted advisor to executive and senior technology stakeholders.\nStrong client-facing communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.\nDemonstrated success leading teams and delivering complex technology initiatives.\nAbility to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical execution.\nExperience working within onshore, nearshore, or hybrid delivery models.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience leading AI transformation, modernization, or digital product initiatives.\nExperience building customer-facing AI products, intelligent assistants, or agent-based systems.\nFamiliarity with enterprise data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, or similar technologies.\nExperience defining AI governance and operating models.\nRelevant cloud, architecture, AI, or engineering certifications.\nConsulting experience working with Fortune 1000, enterprise, and upper middle-market organizations.\nWhat You'll Bring\nPassion for building modern software and AI-enabled products that create meaningful business outcomes.\nCuriosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies and innovation.\nStrong technical leadership and executive presence.\nA collaborative mindset and commitment to mentoring others.\nAbility to thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.\nCommitment to inclusion, diversity, and continuous learning.\nGeneral Qualifications\n10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, architecture, consulting, or related technical leadership roles.\nProven success delivering large-scale software engineering and digital transformation initiatives.\nDemonstrated ability to contribute to business development, proposal development, and revenue growth.\nExcitement about working across industries, technologies, and business domains.\nWillingness to travel for client engagements as needed.\nBased on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices (see table below). Information on our competitive total rewards package, including our bonus structure and benefits is here. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity.\nEmployees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date. \nSeattle or Washington, D.C.\n$203,200—$239,100 USD\nLos Angeles\n$212,900—$250,500 USD\nNew York City or San Francisco\n$222,500—$261,900 USD\nA location not listed above\n$193,500—$227,700 USD\nOther consultancies talk at you. At West Monroe, we work with you.\nWe’re a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for our clients, delivering real-world solutions.\nThe combination of business and technology is not new, but how we bring them together is unique. We’re fluent in both. We know that technology alone is not the answer, but how we apply it is. We rely on data to constantly adapt and solve new challenges. Actions that work today with outcomes that generate value for years to come.\nAt West Monroe, we zero in on the heart of the opportunity, getting to results faster and preparing people for what’s next.\nYou’ll feel the difference in how we work. We show up personally. We’re right there in the room with you, co-creating through the challenges. With West Monroe, collaboration isn’t a lofty promise, but a daily action. We work together with you to turn vision into clear action with lasting impact.\nWest Monroe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer \nWe believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. To learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at West Monroe, visit www.westmonroe.com/inclusion.If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our recruiting process, please inquire by sending an email to .\nPlease review our company disclosures regarding use of artificial intelligence during the hiring process. West Monroe uses the BrightHire platform to record live interviews so our team can capture notes more accurately, stay focused on the conversation, and continually improve our interview process. You can review our privacy notice for more information about this process and how recordings are used. 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