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Job Title: Principal Solution Architect
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Principal Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale IT solutions. This role requires deep technical expertise across application, data, infrastructure, and cloud architecture, as well as strong leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will provide strategic architectural guidance across the full software development lifecycle and ensure alignment with organizational goals, standards, and best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead enterprise architecture design efforts across application, integration, infrastructure, and cloud domains.
Drive solution strategy development and serve as lead architect across multiple projects and technologies.
Guide teams through the full SDLC using agile and DevOps methodologies.
Design and review solutions involving microservices, middleware, cloud-native platforms, and security frameworks.
Mentor technical teams, facilitate architectural reviews, and champion standards and governance.
Partner with stakeholders to define, estimate, and deliver technical solutions aligned with business needs.
Conduct proofs of concept and support vendor engagements.
Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree and 10+ years of progressive IT experience (or 12+ years without a degree).
5+ years of experience in two or more of the following areas: programming, database, integration, infrastructure/cloud, or security.
Proven experience in solution architecture across complex enterprise environments.
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Knowledge of architecture modeling (e.g., UML, ArchiMate) and SDLC methodologies.
Preferred:
Health insurance industry knowledge and HIPAA compliance experience.
Hands-on expertise with modern tech stacks (e.g., Java, .NET, JavaScript, Kafka, Kubernetes).
Architecture certification (e.g., TOGAF, AWS, Azure) is a plus.