Software Architect - AI Solutions

Software Architect – AI Solutions

Location:   Houston, TX

Contract-to-hire

Work Model:   Hybrid

Schedule:   Monday and Friday remote; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday onsite in the Spring area

About the Role

We are seeking an   Software Architect – AI Solutions   to join our team in Houston. This role is designed for a senior technical professional who can both define architecture and actively contribute to hands-on implementation.

This is not a purely advisory, high-level architecture, or documentation-only role. The selected candidate will be expected to write code, build prototypes, review pull requests, contribute to production systems, and guide engineering teams through delivery.

The ideal candidate has strong experience designing and building AI-enabled enterprise applications using   Python, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, or RAG, Azure cloud infrastructure, C#, .NET, React.js, Node.js, MongoDB or another NoSQL database, and GitHub Actions .

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable AI-enabled applications across backend, frontend, cloud, data, and AI layers.
  
• Architect and implement   Generative AI   solutions, including   RAG-based workflows .
  
• Write production-quality code using   Python, C#, .NET, React.js, and Node.js .
  
• Build prototypes, proof of concepts, APIs, backend services, frontend components, and AI integrations.
  
• Review code, provide technical guidance, and help engineering teams solve complex implementation challenges.
  
• Design cloud-based architectures, preferably on   Microsoft Azure , including application services, data flows, integrations, and deployment patterns.
  
• Work with   MongoDB or other NoSQL databases   to design scalable data models and retrieval patterns.
  
• Support CI/CD strategy, deployment automation, and engineering workflows using   GitHub Actions .
  
• Partner with product, engineering, business, and leadership stakeholders to translate business needs into working software.
  
• Establish best practices for scalability, performance, security, reliability, maintainability, observability, and responsible AI usage.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands-on software engineering experience, including recent coding experience.
  
• Experience designing and building production applications using   Python .
  
• Practical experience with   Generative AI   and   Retrieval-Augmented Generation, or RAG .
  
• Strong technical background with   C#, .NET, React.js, and Node.js .
  
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, preferably   Microsoft Azure .
  
• Experience with   MongoDB or another NoSQL database .
  
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation using   GitHub Actions .
  
• Ability and willingness to contribute directly to code, architecture, technical design, and implementation.
  
• Ability to work onsite Tuesday through Thursday in the   Spring, TX area .
  
• Must be based in or near   Houston, TX .
  
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  

Employment Details

• Title:   Software Architect – AI Solutions
  
• Location:   Houston, TX
  
• Work Model:   Hybrid
  
• Remote Days:   Monday and Friday
  
• Onsite Days:   Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
  
• Office Area:   Spring, TX
  
• Function:   AI Engineering / Software Architecture / Full Stack Engineering
  
• Seniority Level:   Senior / Principal-level candidate preferred