Solution Architect

Title: Solution Architect
Location: Remote (Based in Rochester, MN)

Do you thrive on solving complex architectural challenges while shaping innovative digital platforms? Trissential is hiring a Solution Architect to join our client’s team and lead the creation of a brand-new internal API Marketplace. If you're passionate about building scalable systems, optimizing API governance, and influencing enterprise architecture from day one—this role is built for you.

What’s in It for You?

• Greenfield Opportunity – Architect a first-of-its-kind API Marketplace, guiding strategic decisions from vision to execution.
• Autonomy & Leadership – Drive key architectural choices and mentor cross-functional teams while collaborating with business and engineering leaders.
• Remote Flexibility – Work from anywhere in the U.S., with an anchor team based in Rochester, MN.
• Modern Tech Stack – Work with Apigee, Google Cloud, Azure, AWS, and other cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborative Innovation – Be a go-to voice in shaping enterprise integration and internal developer enablement strategies.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Design and define scalable, secure architecture for an internal API Marketplace platform.
• Lead discovery efforts around build vs. buy decisions for the platform’s front-end integration with Apigee.
• Guide product teams in capturing features and epics that align with technical strategy and roadmap.
• Establish architectural best practices, security standards, and development governance across teams.
• Oversee integration with existing cloud infrastructure across GCP, Azure, and AWS.
• Ensure platform scalability, performance optimization, and high reliability.
• Support agile development teams with architecture-to-design guidance, documentation, and mentorship.

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• 7 years of experience in solution architecture, enterprise data systems, or software engineering.
• Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, API governance, and API platform development.
• Experience with Apigee or similar API management tools.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-native architecture and microservices design.
• Proficiency in Git, Azure DevOps, and Agile (Scrum) methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills—able to align technical and business goals.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience with Backstage.io.
• Healthcare tech background or familiarity with clinical data ecosystems.
• Proven ability to lead discovery and system integration planning.

Education & Certifications You Need

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years’ experience (including 3 years technical and 1 year in a leadership role), or
• Associate degree with 9 years of relevant experience meeting the same criteria.
• Master’s degree in a related field is a plus.

What We Offer

When you join Trissential, you're stepping into a high-impact consulting opportunity where your skills matter. This contract role offers:

• Hourly Compensation – $80 - $90 per hour, based on experience.
• Paid Time Off – Up to 48 hours of accrued paid safe and sick time.
• Remote Culture – Collaborate with enterprise leaders and modern engineering teams from anywhere in the U.S.
• Meaningful Work – Help streamline internal developer experiences by making APIs easier to access, secure, and use across the organization.
• Supportive Engagement – Work alongside Trissential’s experienced client management and delivery team.

Please note: This opportunity is only available to individuals authorized to work in the United States.

Ready to architect something impactful? Apply now and help build the API future with Trissential and our client’s forward-thinking digital team.

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