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Software Solutions Architect

HTC Global Services, Lansing, MI, United States


Job Title:

Solution Architect – Microservices, Cloud & Distributed Systems

Overview / Summary:

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.

Key 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 such as 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 non-functional requirements including scalability, performance, security (OAuth2, mTLS), and reliability

Implement observability solutions (logging, monitoring, tracing – Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics)

Provide technical leadership, architecture governance, and design reviews

Provide oversight and coordination across the program, ensuring alignment across initiatives and project efforts

Participate in initial shadowing and knowledge transfer during onboarding

Support multiple projects within a large team environment and adapt across initiatives as needed

Required Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in software engineering and solution architecture roles

7+ years of experience designing and implementing microservices and event-driven architectures

7+ years of strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot (or similar frameworks), RESTful APIs, and distributed systems

7+ years of hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure, including Docker and Kubernetes

Proven experience with Kafka or other messaging platforms and enterprise integration patterns

Strong understanding and application of DDD, CQRS, Saga patterns, and API design best practices

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or government environments

AWS Certified Solutions Architect and/or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Experience with data platforms and ETL/ELT pipelines

Hands-on development experience to support technical decision-making and solution guidance

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.

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