Software Solutions Architect(Java)
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Job Location:
Lansing, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job: Software Solutions Architect
Location: Lansing MI - HYBRID
Top Skills & Years of Experience:
- 10 years of experience in software engineering and solution architecture roles
- 7 years of demonstrated experience designing and implementing microservices and event driven architectures
- 7 years of strong expertise with Java and Spring Boot (or similar frameworks) RESTful APIs and distributed systems
- 7 years of hands on experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure including Docker and Kubernetes
- Proven experience with Kafka or other messaging platforms including enterprise integration patterns
- Solid understanding and practical application of DDD CQRS Saga patterns and API design best practices
- Assignment Duration: Initial 1-year contract with a possibility of extension based on performance and business needed.
- Hybrid Work Schedule (Non-Negotiable): There is no remote-only option
- Required onsite days- Wednesdays and Thursdays
- Remote eligible days- Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays
The resource must meet these requirements from the beginning
- Candidates must be local to the Lansing Michigan area (within 90 miles) at time of submission. This requirement is non-negotiable
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design and deliver scalable cloud-native solutions using microservices and event-driven architectures. The role focuses on building resilient distributed systems enabling enterprise modernization and driving high-quality technical delivery across platforms.
Job Responsibilities:
- Design end-to-end architecture for scalable microservices and distributed systems
- Drive monolith to microservices modernization using DDD and API-first principles
- Architect event-driven systems using platforms like Apache Kafka RabbitMQ and IBM MQ
- Define and govern API contracts (REST OpenAPI gRPC) and integration patterns
- Implement resilience patterns (circuit breaker retries DLQ saga orchestration)
- Design cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services
- Lead containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes / Red Hat OpenShift
- Establish CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (Azure DevOps Jenkins GitHub)
- Design data pipelines migration and real-time integration solutions
- Ensure NFRs - Scalability performance security (OAuth2 mTLS) and reliability
- Implement observability (logging monitoring tracing Splunk Dynatrace AppDynamics)
- Provide technical leadership architecture governance and design reviews
Required Qualifications:
- 10 years of experience in software engineering and solution architecture roles
- 7 years of demonstrated experience designing and implementing microservices and event driven architectures
- 7 years of strong expertise with Java and Spring Boot (or similar frameworks) RESTful APIs and distributed systems
- 7 years of hands on experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure including Docker and Kubernetes
- Proven experience with Kafka or other messaging platforms including enterprise integration patterns
- Solid understanding and practical application of DDD CQRS Saga patterns and API design best practices
- Experience with Kafka / messaging systems and integration patterns
- Solid understanding of DDD CQRS Saga and API design
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting large scale enterprise or government environments
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect and/or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Experience working with data platforms and ETL/ELT pipelines
- Hands on development experience is a plus to support technical decision making and solution guidance
Additional Notes:
- Program Oversight: Provide oversight and coordination across the Child Support program ensuring alignment across initiatives and project efforts
- Initial Ramp Up: Participate in shadowing and knowledge transfer during the first few weeks to gain familiarity with systems processes and stakeholders
- Cross Project Support: Work within a large team of 100 employees with flexibility to support and move between multiple projects as needed
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