Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Public Records Request Solutions Architect for an opportunity in Phoenix, AZ

Position Title: Solutions Architect

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: Long Term Contract

Job Type: [CONTRACT]

Employment Type: Contract

Pay Range: [$60/hr-$65/hr]

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Must-have skills for this role:

• Apache Kafka and Apache Flink.


• cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and

Years of experience required for each skill:

1.) 10 -15 years

Primary job duties / responsibilities:

• Define and architect application integration solutions that meet business needs and align with enterprise standards.


• Provide hands-on technical leadership and consultation around integration patterns, event-driven architecture, and streaming platforms.


• Lead solution design discussions and communicate architectural decisions with engineering teams and stakeholders, translating business requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions.


• Evaluate and select appropriate integration technologies, with strong emphasis on Apache Kafka and Apache Flink for event streaming and real-time data integration.


• Document architectures, patterns, and integration guidance for internal consumers and delivery teams.


• Act as a trusted advisor to internal product and engineering teams on integration best practices, potential trade-offs, and technical risks.


• *Work closely with development teams and business partners to ensure solutions are delivered efficiently and aligned with organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of practical professional experience supporting application integration use cases, with strong emphasis on Apache Kafka (not just Confluent).


• Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and integrating real-world solutions using Apache Kafka and Flink - with focus on use cases beyond just provisioning clusters.


• Ability to consult on architectural designs, patterns, and integration strategies with internal stakeholders across multiple technology domains.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Experience documenting solution designs, patterns, and architectural decisions.


• Preferred Attributes


• Experience in financial services or large enterprise environments.


• Broad understanding of modern integration patterns, event-driven systems, message streaming, and real-time processing.


• Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and how streaming architectures integrate with cloud native services.

Nice-to-have skills:

• Apache Kafka


• Financial services or large enterprise environments.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward' s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 249173 when responding to this ad.