Solutions Engineer

TEKsystems • Honolulu, HI

4d • $60 - $80 • Hybrid

About The Position

TEKsystems is partnering with a leading financial institution to identify an experienced Solutions Engineer who will play a critical role in designing and delivering technology solutions that solve complex business challenges. This individual will serve as a bridge between business stakeholders, vendors, architects, and engineering teams, helping modernize and integrate enterprise banking systems through cloud-first and API-driven solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise, systems thinking, and business acumen to drive strategic technology initiatives.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, solution architecture, or related technical roles.
• Proven experience designing and implementing modern cloud-based solutions using platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Experience integrating enterprise applications through APIs, middleware, and modern integration patterns.
• Experience migrating or modernizing legacy/on-premises systems.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), design patterns, testing methodologies, and code quality practices.
• Experience mentoring technical team members and providing technical leadership.
• Strong cloud architecture and engineering knowledge.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, OData services, and enterprise integration solutions.
• Familiarity with middleware platforms such as MuleSoft or similar technologies.
• Understanding of containerization, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud-native design principles.
• Ability to evaluate complex systems and understand impacts across interconnected business functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Strong systems-thinking mindset and strategic problem-solving approach.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to influence across multiple departments.
• Passion for mentoring and developing technical talent.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within banking, financial services, lending, or core banking environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise banking platforms and financial technology ecosystems.
• Cloud certifications such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or comparable certifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between business partners, vendors, and internal technology teams.
• Lead discovery sessions and gather requirements to translate business objectives into technical solutions and implementation roadmaps.
• Analyze complex technical and operational challenges, identify root causes, and recommend scalable solutions.
• Design and document enterprise integration solutions leveraging APIs, middleware, cloud-native services, and modern architectural patterns.
• Evaluate the impact of proposed solutions across systems, data flows, and business processes.
• Assess vendor platforms, technical capabilities, and architecture to ensure alignment with organizational standards and long-term technology strategy.
• Identify and recommend modernization opportunities for legacy and on-premises applications.
• Partner with Architecture, Infrastructure, Security, and Development teams to ensure adherence to compliance, security, and architectural requirements.
• Support vendor selection and RFP processes by evaluating technical fit and solution viability.
• Present technical recommendations, tradeoffs, and solution strategies to both technical and executive stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members and promote best practices in solution design, cloud technologies, and software engineering.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, including cloud platforms, integration technologies, and AI-driven solutions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

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