What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Solutions Architect (157857) MI LOCAL ONLY position at CCI- Computer Consultants International, Inc.?
* Candidates must be local to the Lansing, Michigan area (within 90 miles) at time of submission. This requirement is non-negotiable
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
- 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
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
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
Assignment duration: Initial 1-year contract with a possibility of extension based on performance and business needed.
Position location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid Work Schedule (Non-Negotiable): Required onsite days- Wednesdays and Thursdays; Remote eligible days- Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1)
* Candidates must be local to the Lansing, Michigan area (within 90 miles) at time of submission. This requirement is non-negotiable
Interview process: 60-minute Virtual Interview via MS Teams (video required). Candidates should join from a laptop and be prepared to share their screen if requested. A screenshot photo of candidate will be required for any interviews as well as a vendor present at beginning of virtual interview to validate candidate. Planning to schedule interviews the week of 4/27