Software Solutions Architect (Hybrid)

The following are required for bid submission:

• Resume
• R2R
• Meets Work Location
• Cover Sheet

Description

• The State of Michigan is looking for: Software Solutions Architect 
• 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
• 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

Required Skills

• 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

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting large scale enterprise or government environments
• Certification - AWS Certified Solutions Architect and/or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

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

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

“Cleo Consulting is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled)”