Senior Solution Architect - Cloud & Microservices

Cummins Inc; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. seeks a Senior Solution Architect to lead system architecture in Columbus, IN. You will translate business goals into scalable, secure, API-driven solutions across cloud platforms and microservices, aligning with enterprise standards and driving modernization across multiple domains.

The role requires deep technical leadership, collaboration with product and engineering teams, and a strong focus on secure-by-design, data-driven architectures to improve resilience and performance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in solution or system architecture.
• Experience with modern architectural patterns, cloud platforms, and integration technologies.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise standards and frameworks.
• Export controls/licensing may be required for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Translate business goals into scalable end-to-end solution architectures.
• Design cloud-native, API-driven, event-based, and microservices-enabled solutions.
• Apply enterprise architecture standards for interoperable, secure solutions.
• Develop roadmaps for modernization and incremental value.
• Drive cost reduction by reusing shared platforms and architectural patterns.
• Partner with architects to align technology decisions.
• Advocate for secure-by-design, data-driven architectures.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and lead PoC initiatives.

Skills

Solution design

Enterprise architecture

Cloud platforms

API-driven

Microservices

Security by design

Data management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

College degree in IT

Tools

React/Angular

Node.js

TypeScript

AWS

Terraform

CloudFormation

CI/CD pipelines

Mulesoft

Kafka

Jira/Confluence

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Cummins Inc. seeks a Senior Solution Architect to lead system architecture in Columbus, IN. You will translate business goals into scalable, secure, API-driven solutions across cloud platforms and microservices, aligning with enterprise standards and driving modernization across multiple domains.

The role requires deep technical leadership, collaboration with product and engineering teams, and a strong focus on secure-by-design, data-driven architectures to improve resilience and performance.