Software Solutions Architect (Hybrid Onsite)

Job Title:

Software Solutions Architect (Hybrid Onsite)

Location:

Lansing, MI

Duration:

12 months

Pay Rate:

$80/hr on C2C / 1099 all inclusive (OR) $75/hr on W2

Job Description

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

Top Skills & Years of Experience

Required Qualifications:

• 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

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

Recruiter Details:

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