Software Solutions Architect - DHHS
I O DATASPHERE, Lansing, MI, United States
Client: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid)
Duration: 1 year
Due Date: 04/28/2026
C2C possible yes. Rate depends on experience.
Interview Method: MS Teams Video
Candidates must be local to the Lansing, Michigan area (within 90 miles) at time of submission. Relocation not allowed. Hybrid schedule - 2 days per week onsite (Wednesdays and Thursdays). There is no remote‑only option. We can accept H1b, H4, TN and other valid work visas for IT. However we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.
Description:
Our client is looking for a Software Solutions Architect to design and deliver scalable, cloud-native solutions using microservices and event‑driven architecture. The role focuses on building resilient distributed systems, enabling enterprise modernization, and driving high‑quality technical delivery across platforms.
Tasks:
Provide oversight and coordination across the Child Support program, ensuring alignment across initiatives and project efforts; participate in shadowing and knowledge transfer during the first few weeks to gain familiarity with systems, processes, and stakeholders
Work within a large team of 100+ employees, with flexibility to support and move between multiple projects as needed
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
Skills Required:
10+ years – Experience in software engineering and solution architecture roles
7+ years – Demonstrated experience designing and implementing microservices and event‑driven architectures
7+ years – Strong expertise with Java and Spring Boot (or similar frameworks), RESTful APIs, and distributed systems
7+ years – 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
Experience supporting large scale enterprise or government environments
AWS Certified Solutions Architect and/or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Experience supporting large scale enterprise or government environments
Hands‑on development experience to support technical decision‑making and solution guidance
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Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid)
Duration: 1 year
Due Date: 04/28/2026
C2C possible yes. Rate depends on experience.
Interview Method: MS Teams Video
Candidates must be local to the Lansing, Michigan area (within 90 miles) at time of submission. Relocation not allowed. Hybrid schedule - 2 days per week onsite (Wednesdays and Thursdays). There is no remote‑only option. We can accept H1b, H4, TN and other valid work visas for IT. However we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.
Description:
Our client is looking for a Software Solutions Architect to design and deliver scalable, cloud-native solutions using microservices and event‑driven architecture. The role focuses on building resilient distributed systems, enabling enterprise modernization, and driving high‑quality technical delivery across platforms.
Tasks:
Provide oversight and coordination across the Child Support program, ensuring alignment across initiatives and project efforts; participate in shadowing and knowledge transfer during the first few weeks to gain familiarity with systems, processes, and stakeholders
Work within a large team of 100+ employees, with flexibility to support and move between multiple projects as needed
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
Skills Required:
10+ years – Experience in software engineering and solution architecture roles
7+ years – Demonstrated experience designing and implementing microservices and event‑driven architectures
7+ years – Strong expertise with Java and Spring Boot (or similar frameworks), RESTful APIs, and distributed systems
7+ years – 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
Experience supporting large scale enterprise or government environments
AWS Certified Solutions Architect and/or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Experience supporting large scale enterprise or government environments
Hands‑on development experience to support technical decision‑making and solution guidance
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