Software Solutions Architect

ZenfreedLansing, MI
Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

  • 10+ years: Experience in software engineering and solution architecture roles
  • 7+ years: Demonstrated experience designing and implementing microservices and event-driven architectures
  • Strong expertise with Java and Spring Boot (or similar frameworks), RESTful APIs, and distributed systems
  • 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

Nice To Haves

  • 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

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
  • Provide oversight and coordination across the Child Support program, ensuring alignment across initiatives and project efforts
  • Participate in shadowing and knowledge transfer during the first few weeks to gain familiarity with systems, processes, and stakeholders.
  • Work within a large team of 100+ employees, with flexibility to support and move between multiple projects as needed

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
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