Lead Software Architect

About KPMG

KPMG is recognized as an exemplary workplace where careers flourish. We provide audit, tax, and advisory services across key industries, driven by our commitment to delivering impactful results for our clients. Our inclusive culture fosters individual development, rewards innovative excellence, and supports our communities, earning us consistent recognition from Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360, and others. If you are passionate about your future, we invite you to join our dynamic team at KPMG.

We are currently seeking a Lead Software Architect to become a vital part of our Audit Technology Alliance organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete architectural design of a cutting-edge full-stack generative AI application, encompassing everything from front-end user experience to core microservices and data pipelines.
• Work closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, and engineering teams to develop a highly interactive Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) interface for our AI agents.
• Guide the evolution of both front-end and back-end architectures, ensuring flexibility and clear API contracts between user-facing components and core AI services.
• Define and manage the comprehensive technical roadmap, ensuring our application achieves scalability, reliability, and utilizes a modern, maintainable technology stack.
• Mentor development teams on full-stack best practices, promoting the implementation of features requiring seamless integration between user interfaces and our AI engine.
• Promote technical excellence and innovation throughout the application, focusing on creating a high-quality, responsive user experience that enhances product adoption.

Qualifications

• A minimum of eight years of professional experience, prominently featuring full-stack development and a successful record of architecting complex user-facing applications.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Expertise in designing and implementing full-stack solutions, including familiarity with modern front-end frameworks (such as React, Angular, Vue.js), API design, and back-end microservices on platforms like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Strong proficiency in Agile methodologies, with extensive experience utilizing SDLC tools such as Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines for automation.
• Exceptional communication skills, with an ability to navigate complex problems and clearly explain architectural decisions impacting both user experience and back-end infrastructure.
• Experience architecting applications that effectively integrate AI/ML systems, particularly in developing intuitive user interfaces for human-agent interaction and data visualization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to all local, state, and federal laws regarding recruitment, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits

KPMG is proud to offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health and lifestyle, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, retirement plans, and personal well-being benefits. Details about our benefits package can be found on the KPMG US Careers site.

Application Process

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply promptly to the roles that interest them.