Senior Software Architect

Job overview

The Senior Software Architect is an onsite, full-time position in Kansas City, MO. Compensation is not specified. The role reports to the Director of Software Development at Americo, a life insurance and annuity company. The architect shapes software technical direction by translating business goals into scalable system designs and guiding development teams in applying architecture standards. The role evaluates design trade-offs, validates technologies, and documents solutions so stakeholders can understand and support them.

What you'll do

• Partner with company leaders to anticipate technology needs
• guide system design, implementation, and integration
• build proof-of-concept projects
• research and assess emerging technologies
• document system designs, interfaces, and implementation
• work with IT leadership to assess effects on the technology portfolio
• guide developers on best practices and architecture standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior software architect

full-time

kansas city mo

americo

software architecture

.net

azure devops

agile

sql server

system design

technical leadership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid training and development
• paid time off and 11 company holidays
• parental leave
• paid short- and long-term disability
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance
• employee assistance and wellness programs
• 401(k) match
• tuition reimbursement
• paid parking.

Why this role

Requires experience with .NET Framework and .NET Core, Agile processes, Azure DevOps, and relational databases, preferably SQL Server; a bachelor’s degree in a related field; and seven or more years of software development or architecture experience.

About the employer

Americo Financial Life and Annuity is hiring for this role. Industry: Direct Life Insurance Carriers. Sector: 52.