Soultions Architect

We are seeking a skilled Solutions Architect with a strong background in designing and implementing APIs and services utilizing a real-time, event driven service-oriented architecture (SOA) to drive digital transformation in the organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecting solutions across multiple business domains on cloud platforms and have a proven track record of delivering scalable and reliable systems.

Onsite 3 days a week in Birmingham, AL. Only open to US Citizens or Green Card holders.

What you'll do:

• Design and architect scalable, real-time, cloud-native solutions which span multiple business domains.

• Oversee implementation of APIs and microservices using service-oriented architecture (SOA) principles.

• Ensure solutions integrate seamlessly with existing ERP systems, legacy systems, and third-party SaaS products.

• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and prepare technical and functional specifications.

• Determine or establish Business Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure solutions meet business needs and performance standards.

• Perform technical assessments, feasibility studies, and proof of concepts (POCs) for new initiatives and projects.

• Conduct performance tuning, monitoring, and optimization of cloud-based applications and services.

• Conduct regular assessments of existing systems and recommend improvements.

• Guide and mentor development teams in implementation of solutions ensuring architectural integrity and following best practices.

• Collaborate with international teams across various time zones, being cognizant of cultural differences.

• Ensure solutions comply with industry and governance standards, including security and data privacy regulations.

• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in cloud computing and cloud services.

Skills needed for success:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred

• 5-6 years of experience designing and delivering solutions using service-oriented architecture (SOA).

• Experience with standard enterprise architecture frameworks (such as TOGAF, Gartner Enterprise Architecture Framework) in solution design and implementation.

• Proven experience architecting solutions on Cloud Platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure), including proficiency in Cloud Platform services such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, etc.

• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, API design, and implementation using RESTful APIs or GraphQL.

• Experience with DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Deployment Manager).

• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Cloud certifications preferred.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.