Job Title: Enterprise Solution Architect
Location: NYC Manhattan
Job Type: Contract
About the Role:
We are looking for a visionary Enterprise Solution Architect to lead the design and governance of complex distributed and scalable enterprise systems. This role requires deep technical expertise in Java/Spring Boot cloud and hybrid architectures and enterprise integration patterns along with the leadership skills to drive architectural excellence across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect end-to-end enterprise solutions across on-premises off-premises and cloud-native environments.
- Design and implement distributed systems with a focus on low latency high throughput resilience and scalability.
- Apply enterprise architecture patterns microservices event-driven architecture and domain-driven design (DDD).
- Ensure systems are designed with security compliance and data privacy in mind (e.g. SOC2 HIPAA GDPR).
- Establish and lead a Center of Excellence (CoE) for architecture driving standardization of practices tools and frameworks.
- Collaborate with Principal Architects and senior stakeholders to define and enforce architecture principles guidelines and reference models.
- Lead the development of technology roadmaps strategic initiatives and modernization programs.
- Partner with executive leadership to align technology strategy with business goals.
- Provide architectural oversight and mentorship to engineering teams across multiple domains.
- Conduct architecture reviews risk assessments and performance evaluations.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 12 years of experience in software engineering and enterprise architecture.
- Expertise in Java Spring Boot and microservices-based systems.
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) and hybrid cloud/on-prem integration.
- Deep understanding of networking databases (SQL/NoSQL) API design and system observability.
- Proven experience with compliance frameworks and secure architecture design.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence at the executive level.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications: TOGAF AWS/GCP/Azure Architect CISSP or similar.
- Experience with DevOps CI/CD Kubernetes and infrastructure as code (IaC).
- Familiarity with AI/ML integration data platforms and real-time analytics is a plus.