Software Solutions Architect (Hybrid Onsite)

Job Title:

Software Solutions Architect (Hybrid Onsite)

Location:

Lansing, MI

Duration:

12 months

Pay Rate:

$80/hr on C2C / 1099 all inclusive (OR) $75/hr on W2

Interview Process

60-minute Virtual Interview via MS Teams (video required). Candidates should join from a laptop and be prepared to share their screen if requested. A screenshot photo of candidate will be required for any interviews as well as a vendor present at beginning of virtual interview to validate candidate. Planning to schedule interviews the week of 4/27

Notes:

- Vendor submissions will close on 4/29 at 10am ET. Late submissions will not be accepted.

- Assignment duration: Initial 1-year contract with a possibility of extension based on performance and business needed.

- Hybrid Work 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  

- Candidates must be local to the Lansing, Michigan area (within 90 miles) at time of submission. This requirement is non-negotiable

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 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

Top Skills & Years of Experience

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

Recruiter Details:

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