Solutions Architect

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Design and lead the architecture of scalable, resilient microservices-based applications tailored to business requirements and technical standards.
• Utilize containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift to package, deploy, and orchestrate microservices efficiently.
• Architect and optimize relational database solutions, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security across systems.
• Develop and enforce security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and vulnerability mitigation for on-premises environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, business stakeholders, and operations to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Manage on-premises infrastructure solutions, integrating legacy systems with modern architectures where needed.
• Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure solution robustness and compliance.
• Maintain architectural documentation, including system diagrams, specifications, and standards.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve architectural approaches and tools.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, fostering best practices in architecture and problem-solving.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Extensive experience in microservices architecture design and implementation, including API design (RESTful, GraphQL) and service mesh technologies.
• Proficiency with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes and OpenShift to manage container lifecycles and scaling.
• Strong knowledge of relational/non-relational databases, including schema design, query optimization, and database security.
• Expertise in security principles and practices, including secure coding, authentication/authorization (OAuth2, JWT), encryption, and compliance standards.
• Hands-on experience with on-premises solutions, including infrastructure management, integration with cloud or hybrid environments, and legacy system modernization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, capable of analyzing complex issues and delivering effective, scalable solutions.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools to streamline deployments and improve reliability.
• Strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with architectural frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Experience

• 10+ years in solution or software architecture roles with a focus on microservices and containerized environments.
• Proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade solutions on-premises with integration to cloud or hybrid platforms.
• Experience with security automation and compliance audits.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools supporting microservices deployment and monitoring.