Software Solutions Architect
Zenfreed, LLC, Lansing, NY, United States
Lansing, United States | Posted on 04/23/2026
Minimum Education Requirement Bachelor's Degree
City Lansing
Country United States
Job 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 Duties
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
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
Requirements
10+ years in software engineering and solution architecture roles
7+ years designing and implementing microservices and event‑driven architectures
Strong expertise with Java/Spring Boot (or similar frameworks), RESTful APIs, and distributed systems
Hands‑on experience with AWS and/or Azure, 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
Desired Skills
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
Location
Candidates must be local
to the Lansing, Michigan area (within 90 miles) at time of submission. This requirement is
non‑negotiable .
Position is a hybrid schedule ( non‑negotiable ): Required onsite days – Wednesdays and Thursdays. Remote eligible days – Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. The resource must meet these requirements from the beginning.
Working hours: Monday‑Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Additional Requirements
Must be authorized to work in the United States; We are unable to offer sponsorships at this time.
Must undergo a background check and drug screening for employment.
Employment Terms
This is a W2 position.
HYBRID schedule –
non‑negotiable : There is no remote‑only option. Required onsite days – Wednesdays and Thursdays. Remote eligible days – Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. The resource must meet these requirements from the beginning.
We understand a comprehensive benefits package is crucial to employment satisfaction. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage options for all employees.
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Minimum Education Requirement Bachelor's Degree
City Lansing
Country United States
Job 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 Duties
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
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
Requirements
10+ years in software engineering and solution architecture roles
7+ years designing and implementing microservices and event‑driven architectures
Strong expertise with Java/Spring Boot (or similar frameworks), RESTful APIs, and distributed systems
Hands‑on experience with AWS and/or Azure, 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
Desired Skills
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
Location
Candidates must be local
to the Lansing, Michigan area (within 90 miles) at time of submission. This requirement is
non‑negotiable .
Position is a hybrid schedule ( non‑negotiable ): Required onsite days – Wednesdays and Thursdays. Remote eligible days – Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. The resource must meet these requirements from the beginning.
Working hours: Monday‑Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Additional Requirements
Must be authorized to work in the United States; We are unable to offer sponsorships at this time.
Must undergo a background check and drug screening for employment.
Employment Terms
This is a W2 position.
HYBRID schedule –
non‑negotiable : There is no remote‑only option. Required onsite days – Wednesdays and Thursdays. Remote eligible days – Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. The resource must meet these requirements from the beginning.
We understand a comprehensive benefits package is crucial to employment satisfaction. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage options for all employees.
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