Java Solution Architect - Lansing, MI

DTS is looking for Java Solution Architect for our direct client position in Lansing, MI

Top Skills & Years of Experience: 

• 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

Role description:

Job Summary:

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

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering and solution architecture roles
• 7+ years of demonstrated experience designing and implementing microservices and eventdriven architectures
• 7+ years of strong expertise with Java and Spring Boot (or similar frameworks), RESTful APIs, and distributed systems
• 7+ years of handson 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 largescale 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
• Handson development experience is a plus to support technical decisionmaking and solution guidance

Additional Notes:

• Program Oversight: Provide oversight and coordination across the Child Support program, ensuring alignment across initiatives and project efforts
• Initial RampUp: Participate in shadowing and knowledge transfer during the first few weeks to gain familiarity with systems, processes, and stakeholders
• CrossProject Support: Work within a large team of 100+ employees, with flexibility to support and move between multiple projects as needed