Cloud-Native Solutions Architect & Tech Lead

Compunnel, Inc. (old); Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. is seeking an IT Tech Lead | Architect to design, develop, and lead enterprise-scale technology solutions across cloud-native and distributed environments.

You will define end-to-end architectures, drive modernization, and set enterprise standards, providing technical leadership for mission-critical applications. The role emphasizes cloud platforms, microservices, enterprise integrations, and secure-by-design data architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of experience in Solution/System Architecture within large enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with React.js and/or Angular, Node.js, TypeScript, Java, Python, and Spring Boot.
• Extensive experience with AWS cloud services including Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, and related services.
• Experience designing CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or AWS CloudFormation).
• Strong understanding of microservices, event-driven architecture, DDD, and enterprise integration patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solution architectures aligned with enterprise standards and business objectives.
• Translate requirements into scalable, secure architectural solutions.
• Architect and deliver cloud-native, API-driven, event-driven, and microservices-based applications.
• Lead modernization initiatives for new and legacy systems.
• Define roadmaps to support incremental modernization and continuous delivery.
• Design reusable architecture patterns, shared services, and enterprise integration frameworks.
• Collaborate with Enterprise and Principal Architects to align technology strategies across domains.
• Promote secure-by-design architecture, data privacy, and enterprise security best practices.
• Develop enterprise data models and scalable data architectures.
• Develop and maintain enterprise integration using MuleSoft, Kafka, ESB, APIs, and messaging technologies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and lead POC initiatives.

Skills

React.js

Angular

Node.js

TypeScript

Java

Python

Spring Boot

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitHub Copilot

Visual Studio

Git

Draw.io

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

Lambda

ECS/EKS

API Gateway

S3/DynamoDB/RDS

Kafka

MuleSoft

ESB

Job description

We are seeking an IT Tech Lead | Architect to design, develop, and lead enterprise-scale technology solutions across modern cloud-native and distributed application environments. This role is responsible for defining end-to-end solution architectures, leading modernization initiatives, driving enterprise architecture standards, and providing technical leadership for mission-critical applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud platforms, microservices, enterprise integrations, modern application development, and solution architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solution architectures aligned with enterprise architecture standards and business objectives.

• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions.

• Architect and deliver cloud-native, API-driven, event-driven, and microservices-based applications.

• Lead application modernization initiatives supporting both new application development and legacy modernization.

• Define solution roadmaps that support incremental modernization, continuous delivery, and business capability evolution.

• Design reusable architecture patterns, shared services, and enterprise integration frameworks.

• Collaborate with Enterprise and Principal Architects to align technology strategies across business domains.

• Promote secure-by-design architecture principles, data privacy, and enterprise security best practices.

• Design enterprise data models and ensure scalable, secure, and compliant data architecture.

• Develop and maintain enterprise integration solutions using MuleSoft, Kafka, ESB, APIs, and messaging technologies.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and lead proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives to support innovation.

• Analyze infrastructure, platform, and application capacity while recommending improvements and technical debt remediation strategies.

• Lead architecture reviews, technical design sessions, and solution governance activities.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Serve as the primary technical owner for mission-critical applications, including L3/L4 production support and root cause analysis.

• Develop technical documentation, architecture diagrams, solution designs, and implementation standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful solution delivery and enterprise alignment.

• Enforce architecture, security, compliance, and software development standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

• 6+ years of experience in Solution Architecture or System Architecture within large enterprise environments.

• Strong hands-on experience with React.js and/or Angular, Node.js, TypeScript, Java, Python, and Spring Boot.

• Extensive experience with AWS cloud services including Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, Amazon S3, DynamoDB, Amazon RDS, and related services.

• Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or AWS CloudFormation).

• Strong understanding of microservices, event-driven architecture, domain-driven design (DDD), and enterprise integration patterns.

• Experience with enterprise integration technologies such as MuleSoft, Kafka, ESB, and API platforms.

• Strong knowledge of relational databases, database design, normalization, and SQL.

• Experience implementing secure system design, data privacy, encryption, identity management, and access controls.

• Experience using software development tools including Jira, Confluence, GitHub Copilot, Visual Studio, Git, and Draw.io.

• Experience utilizing AI-assisted or agentic AI frameworks for software development and workflow automation.

• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and production support experience.

• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience leading technical teams and influencing enterprise architecture decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise application modernization and digital transformation initiatives.

• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and governance methodologies.

• Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and secure software development lifecycles.

• Experience designing scalable API ecosystems and distributed enterprise platforms.

• Experience evaluating emerging technologies and leading enterprise proof-of-concept initiatives.