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Software Solutions Architect - Hybrid,In-person

MSys Inc, Lansing, MI, United States


In-person Interview (Face to Face )

Very long term project (initial PO for 1 year and usually the project goes for 3-5 years with this customer) *** Hybrid (2days per week onsite ) at Lansing-MI

Only local to MI Candidates

Short 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

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