Software Solutions Architect

Zenfreed • Lansing, MI

3d • 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed