Job#: 3024506 Job Description: Solutions EngineerLocation: Plano TX, Jacksonville, FL, Charlotte, NC Employment Type: ContractDuration: 12 monthsWork Schedule: 8AM-5PMHybrid Schedule: Onsite 3 days per week / 2 Days Remote per weekPayrate: $72.00 - 75.79/hrOverview:A Solutions Engineer serves as a strategic technical advisor, interfacing with internal stakeholders and external clients to identify needs and translate them into scalable infrastructure and operational solutions. This role operates across network engineering, support, and operations, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and CIO-level initiatives. Solutions Engineers do not work directly with application teams but influence technology direction through infrastructure design, automation, and cross-functional coordination. They are often promoted from Technical Architect roles and excel with a holistic understanding of operational scope and delivery.
Key Responsibilities: Partner with infrastructure, network, and operations teams to validate hardware and system readiness
Define solution specifications including scope, timeline, and technical dependencies
Guide engineering teams in developing and presenting practical infrastructure designs
Build frameworks that enable cross-functional input and sustained collaboration
Evaluate current technologies and propose improvements aligned with enterprise architecture
Document and track requirements for changes impacting customer experience
Support project managers with progress tracking, risk identification, and implementation metrics
Anticipate and resolve technical constraints across project lifecycles
Required Qualifications:- Bachelors in Computer Science, Electronics, Communications, or Information Technology
- 7-10 years of hands-on experience in infrastructure, cloud, and systems engineering, preferably within financial services
- Strong Windows Server and IIS administration skills
- Experience managing and analyzing data on RDBMS platforms
- Advanced PowerShell scripting capabilities
- Proficiency in planning, designing, and documenting solutions within Agile delivery frameworks
- Working knowledge of application containers (.NET/IIS)
- Demonstrated success in architecting solutions for complex infrastructure challenges
- Proven ability to manage change, defect tracking, and environment coordination across test and production
Technical Expertise:- Proficient in Terraform, including real-world implementation and adherence to best practices
- Experience in provisioning infrastructure across public cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure) utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices with Terraform.
- Hands-on experience with Ansible for infrastructure provisioning and configuration management
- Skilled in DEVOPS and CLOUDOPS practices, including environment orchestration and release coordination
- Experienced in extracting configurations from servers, firewalls, load balancers, middleware (Tomcat, WebSphere), and storage platforms
- Advanced use of Ansible Playbooks and XL Release for deployment automation
- Strong Windows and RHEL system administration background
- Full-stack Java development experience on UNIX and Windows platforms
- Automation expertise using PowerShell and BladeLogic on Windows systems
- Middleware architecture integration across IIS/.NET and Java platforms
- Network and hardware architecture design for enterprise environments
- Proficient with Visual Studio Code, code deployment methodologies, and version-controlled delivery pipelines
Work Schedule:- Standard onshore hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (ET)
- Flexibility to support extended hours as needed
- In-office presence required three days per week
Core Attributes:- Self-directed, innovative, and focused on measurable outcomes
- Strong leadership presence with proven project delivery and cross-functional coordination
- Operates as a technical generalist with deep domain expertise and strategic influence
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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