Distributed Systems Integration Architect ( Leadership role) - ( US citizen)

Blue Yonder; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vis

401K with Matching

Flexible Time Off

Corporate Fitness Program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Blue Yonder Defense Solutions is seeking a Distributed Systems / Integration Architect to lead the design of a next-generation platform. This role emphasizes distributed computing and enterprise integration.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong experience in messaging frameworks and cloud-native architectures. Key responsibilities include defining architecture standards and leading system designs for high-scale applications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, focusing on distributed systems architecture.
• Proven experience designing large-scale, distributed, and event-driven systems.
• Strong technical understanding of Java based microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve reference architecture for distributed and event-driven systems.
• Design systems that handle high throughput and large-scale data processing.
• Architect solutions based on Enterprise Integration Patterns.

Skills

Distributed systems architecture

API design

Event-driven systems

Cloud-native platforms

Microservices architecture

Messaging platforms knowledge

Data architecture

Security architecture

Observability strategy

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Apache Kafka

RabbitMQ

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Role : Distributed Systems Integration Architect -Leadership role

Note : This role is open to US citizens who have a clearance or can be cleared in the future

** Open to candidates who can relocate to Dallas

Position Summary

Blue Yonder Defense Solutions (BYDS) isseeking a Distributed Systems / Integration Architectto lead the design and evolution of our next-generation, enterprise-scale platform. This role will define architectural patterns for distributed computing, event-driven systems, and enterprise integration, ensuring scalability, resilience, and interoperability across a complex ecosystem of internal and external systems.

The ideal candidate combines deep technicalexpertisein distributed systemswith strong experience in messaging frameworks, integration patterns, and cloud-native architectures, and can translate business requirements into robust, scalable system designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture Leadership -- define and evolve the reference architecture for distributed, event-driven, and integration-centric systems.Establish architecture principles, standards, and design patterns across engineering teams.Lead system design for high-scale, mission-critical applications.
• Distributed Systems Design- design systems that can handle high throughput and large-scale data processing, fault tolerance and resiliency, scalability and performance optimization, and eventual consistency and distributed transactions.
• Enterprise Integration & Messaging- architect solutions based on Enterprise Integration Patterns such as publish/subscribe, message routing and transformation, and event driven workflows. Have a deep understanding of messaging platforms such as Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Apache ActiveMQ, etc. Define strategies for message durability and replay, schema evolution and event versioning, dead-letter handling and recovery, etc.
• API & Service Architecture- define standards for API design and governance (REST,gRPC,asynAPIs), architect service-to-service communication models (synchronous vs. asynchronous), guide implementation of API gateways and service meshes.
• Cloud-Native & Platform Architecture- design systemsleveragingDocker, Kubernetes. Define architecture for multi-region deployments, high availability and disaster recovery, Infrastructure-as-Code using tools like Ansible (preferred) and Terraform
• Data Architecture & Flow- design distributed data strategies including Event Sourcing and CQRS patterns, data synchronization across services, distributed datastoresand replication.
• Observability and Reliability Engineering - define system-wide observability strategy using tools such as Prometheus,OpenTelemetry, Jaeger. Establish patterns for distributed tracing and correlation IDs.
• Security & Compliance Architecture- define secure communication patterns (mTLS, zero-trust architectures), ensure secure integration across distributed services, support compliance requirements (e.g., FedRAMP, DoD standards, SOC2).
• Cross-Teamand CustomerCollaboration- partner with engineering, DevOps, and security team both internally and with external customers (very important). Mentor senior engineers andprovidearchitectural guidance. Participate in design reviews and technical decision-making.

RequiredQualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with significant focus on distributed systems architecture.
• Proven experience designing large-scale, distributed, and event-driven systems
• Strong technical understanding of Java based microservices architecture and API gateways
• Strong experience design event riven architecture messaging platforms such as Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Deep understanding of Enterprise Integration Patterns and Data Flows
• Experience with cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and API design.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of data architecture in distributed environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with designing and integration in Supply chain world
• Familiarity with concepts from:Designing Data-Intensive Applications,Enterprise Integration Patterns
• Experience in regulated environments(FedRAMP, DoD, defense systems).

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The salary range for this position will be $140,000 - $175,000

The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors. In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.

At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401K with Matching
• Flexible Time Off
• Corporate Fitness Program
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more

At Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space. We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others, and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.