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Job Title: Solution Architect – Solution Architect / Microservices / AWS
Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA (Fully On-Site from Day 1)
Duration: 12 Months
Experience Required: 8 Years
Role Summary:
Experienced Solution Architect responsible for creating end-to-end solution architecture, API and microservice designs, decomposing systems into domains, defining agile delivery roadmaps, and leading implementation teams. The role requires strong expertise in AWS, Java-based architecture, containerization, and agile software delivery.
Essential Skills and Technical Expertise:
Solution architecture and high-level design documentation
Solution decomposition into business and technical domains
API design and microservice architecture
REST-based microservice API development
Strong proficiency in Java and frameworks such as Spring and Spring Boot
SQL and NoSQL database experience (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB, and similar DBMS)
Containerization and orchestration platforms (OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes)
AWS services and cloud-native architecture
Understanding of DevOps processes and CI/CD tools
Knowledge of software design principles and major architecture patterns
Experience with AGILE and Lean delivery methodologies
Ability to translate open-ended and ambiguous business requirements into structured technical solutions and implementation roadmaps
Primary Responsibilities:
Build and drive the technology vision and strategy for assigned solutions or business domains
Conduct holistic solution analysis, design, planning, and implementation
Act as the single point of contact between IT and business stakeholders
Define and design APIs and microservice solutions for business capabilities
Create Epics, user stories, and architecture guidance for development teams
Lead and manage solution implementation teams and ensure architectural alignment
Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, and other Architects to shape and align product roadmaps
Present complex technical proposals to technical and non-technical audiences
Perform Proof of Concepts (POCs) when required to evaluate technologies and approaches
Provide technical leadership during implementation by converting business requirements into clear architectural and development guidance
Promote re-use of solutions through inner sourcing and shared architecture practices
Stay aligned with industry technology trends and drive cloud and microservices adoption across the organization
Ensure successful delivery outcomes by working closely with global teams across multiple concurrent projects
Qualification Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in technology, engineering, or a related field
6–8 years of solution architecture experience covering architecture design, API design, domain decomposition, and implementation team leadership
8 years of overall IT experience with deep hands-on solution design and delivery
Core Behavioral Expectations:
Strong ownership and independent execution of architecture initiatives
Pragmatic and proactive approach to problem solving
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a global organization
Collaborative mindset with ability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and ensure delivery alignment
Strong focus on outcomes, deadlines, and solution quality
Value-driven approach aligned to excellence, integrity, ownership, and collaboration