What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Solutions Architect || Must be MI Residents Only position at V.L.S. Systems, Inc?
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design and deliver scalable, cloud-native solutions using microservices and event-driven architectures. The role focuseson 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
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