Information Technology - Solution Architect Specialist

Apex Systems; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match

Certification prep and resources

Job summary

A leading IT services company located in Georgia is seeking a Solution Architect Specialist to lead architectural transformation. This role involves defining solution architecture and collaborating with teams to deliver impactful business solutions using cutting-edge technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in solution architecture and leadership in a cloud-native environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in solution architecture and enterprise application development.
• 5+ years of leadership and task management experience.
• Prior hands-on software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and establish solution architecture for complex business applications.
• Collaborate with product owners and agile coaches for architectural alignment.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies to improve performance.

Skills

Java 8/10

Spring

Spring Boot

REST APIs

AWS Managed EKS

Microservices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Apache Kafka

MongoDB

AWS RDS

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Solution Architect Specialist

Are you a visionary technologist with a passion for transforming enterprise systems? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your architectural leadership drives real business impact? We’re looking for a Solution Architect Specialist to lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge applications and platforms. This is your chance to shape the future of enterprise architecture, work with the latest cloud-native technologies, and collaborate with high-performing teams to deliver solutions that matter.

What You’ll Do

• Define and establish solution architecture for complex business applications
• Introduce the overall technical vision and ensure alignment with enterprise standards
• Develop high-level solution intent, target state architectures, and strategic roadmaps
• Build reference architectures and reusable design patterns for consistent implementation
• Maintain detailed product architecture across multiple domains: application, data, technology, security, and deployment
• Plan and develop architectural runway to support new features and capabilities
• Leverage Generative AI and AI/ML tools within governance boundaries to enhance business outcomes
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies to improve performance, efficiency, and customer experience
• Build reference implementations to accelerate adoption of architectural standards
• Maintain a catalog of application design patterns for scalable reuse

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with product owners, business architects, and agile coaches to align architecture with business goals
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture and security teams to ensure compliance
• Lead technical evaluations, vendor assessments, and proof-of-concept initiatives
• Present business cases for architectural decisions to governance bodies
• Guide development teams through design reviews and brainstorming sessions
• Support Agile Release Train (ART) members in resolving implementation challenges
• Participate in deployment activities and incident resolution to ensure smooth delivery

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 8–10+ years of experience in solution architecture and enterprise application development
• Prior hands-on software development experience
• 5+ years of leadership and task management experience
• Proven success leading cloud-native architecture transformations
• Experience with large-scale enterprise modernization initiatives
• Deep knowledge of architecture patterns including microservices, micro-frontends, and 12-factor applications

Technical Expertise

• Java 8/10, Spring, Spring Boot
• REST APIs, AWS Managed EKS, Istio, Apigee
• AWS Native Services, SONAR, Gradle, Bitbucket
• CI/CD: Jenkins, Artifactory, Docker
• Messaging: Apache Kafka, Amazon MQ
• Security: OAuth 2.0
• Front-end: Angular 10, Cypress
• Data: MongoDB, AWS RDS, Cloud Data Lake
• Governance: Collibra, Atlas
• Business Rules: RedHat PAM, jBPM, Kiali
• Infrastructure: CloudFormation
• Agile Methodologies: SAFE Agile

What Sets You Apart

• High energy and self-motivation with exceptional organizational skills
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality solutions in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills across technical and business teams
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable business insights
• Deep understanding of both legacy systems and modern cloud-based distributed architectures

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re driven by innovation, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to lead architectural transformation at scale—this is the role for you. Apply now to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of enterprise technology.

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in awards such as ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans; ESPP and a 401K with company match after 12 months; HSA; EAP with up to 8 counseling sessions; corporate discounts and other perks; access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses after 6 months. A dedicated Career Coach is available for consultants.

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