Enterprise Solution Architect - (API Gateway)

Cloud Hybrid Technologies, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A thriving technology firm in New York is seeking a Solution Architect to design and implement IT solutions in alignment with business objectives. This role requires expertise in Kubernetes, strong knowledge of cloud architectures, and the ability to document best practices. Ideal candidates will collaborate with various teams and drive innovation using modern technology stacks. Join us to influence the future of IT at a forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and microservices.
• Hands-on expertise in event streaming and messaging platforms.
• Proficiency in API gateway design and service mesh implementation.
• Strong background in system integration, cloud architectures, and DevOps.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive IT solutions integrating diverse technologies.
• Analyze business needs and translate them into architecture designs.
• Document solution flows, identify gaps, and recommend optimizations.
• Define best practices for technology implementation and maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development and operations.

Skills

Kubernetes for container orchestration

Event streaming and messaging platforms

API gateway design

System integration and cloud architectures

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as code

Automated testing frameworks

Tools

AWS

Azure

Apigee

Kafka

Snowflake

Databricks

Spark

Redis

Job description

Location

New York city, NY

Duration

16Months + Extension

Hourly Rate

Depending on Experience (DOE)

Work Authorization

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Solution Architect to join our dynamic IT team. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement end-to-end IT solutions that align with business goals using modern technology stacks. You will be a key player in analyzing requirements, architecting scalable and secure solutions, and driving best practices across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop comprehensive IT solutions integrating diverse technologies and platforms.
• Analyze business needs and translate them into scalable, maintainable architecture designs.
• Map and document solution flows, identify gaps, and recommend optimizations.
• Define best practices, standards, and guidelines for technology implementation and maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including development, operations, and business stakeholders.
• Lead architectural reviews, risk assessments, and impact analyses.
• Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and performance standards.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to foster innovation.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and microservices.
• Hands‑on expertise in event streaming and messaging platforms.
• Proficiency in API gateway design and service mesh implementation.
• Strong background in system integration, cloud architectures, and DevOps.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing frameworks.
• Ability to create detailed architectural documentation and best practice guides.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure).
• Knowledge of security best practices for distributed systems.
• Understanding of batch and micro‑batch processing patterns.
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes.
• Exposure to EDW/Database technologies, SQL/NoSQL.
• Familiarity with tools such as Apigee, Kafka, Snowflake, Databricks, Spark, Redis.
• Bonus Points: Professional certifications in architecture, Kubernetes, Kafka, or cloud platforms.

Cloud Hybrid is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. Cloud Hybrid will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Cloud Hybrid require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.