Solution Architect

First Soft Solutions LLC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider seeks a Solution Architect in Plano, TX to architect and deliver end-to-end digital solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in software architecture, particularly within financial services. Strong skills in cloud platforms, DevOps practices, and stakeholder management are essential. This full-time position offers an opportunity to lead innovative projects and drive cloud transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, banking, or automotive finance.
• Experience in regulated industries with compliance knowledge.
• Strong technical background in digital application development.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of digital solutions across web/mobile platforms.
• Guide development teams with technical direction and strategy.
• Support cloud transformation initiatives and platform migrations.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)

DevOps Practices

Stakeholder Management

JavaScript Frameworks (React, React Native)

Education

15+ years in software architecture

Tools

JAVA Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Job description

We are actively hiring for Solution Architect. Location: Plano, TX. Finance experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead delivery of end-to-end digital solutions across web and mobile platforms aligned with business and technology strategies.
• Lead technical solutioning for integrations with core systems (e.g., loan origination, CRM, payment gateways, identity platforms) and cloud-based services.
• Drive continuous improvement in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, monitoring, and platform observability.
• Support cloud transformation initiatives, including platform migrations and modernization using AWS, Azure, or other hybrid cloud environments.
• Guide development teams with clear technical direction and ensure platform scalability, security, and performance.
• Contribute to architectural governance, solution reviews, and the definition of KPIs for technical delivery and operational maturity.
• Experience delivering large-scale solutions involving cloud-native architectures, modern web frameworks, and enterprise-grade integration patterns.
• Proven ability to design and implement CI/CD pipelines and lead DevOps adoption in regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, including identity, security, networking, and data integration.
• Familiarity with enterprise financial systems (loan servicing, origination, collections, billing, etc.) and integrations across heterogeneous systems.
• Experience working in regulated industries, with attention to compliance, data protection, and auditability.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; able to influence and align cross-functional teams around a shared technical vision.
• Ability to lead in agile, hybrid delivery models and collaborate with globally distributed teams.
• Familiarity with microservices, API-first design, and integration middleware (e.g., MuleSoft, Apigee) is a plus.
• Experience with metrics-based performance evaluation and DevOps maturity frameworks is preferred.
• General knowledge of web development standard methodologies around accessibility, performance, SEO and production monitoring.
• Experience in JavaScript frameworks like React and React Native.
• Solid knowledge with open-source stack technologies, and webapp/API security.
• Strong technical background on crafting and developing enterprise digital applications micro front-end strategy and open micro service architectures.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and integrating front-end components with backend services.
• Multiple years of experience with software engineering best practices (unit testing, automation, design patterns, peer review, etc.).
• Proficiency in JAVA Spring Boot.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in software architecture and solution design, preferably in financial services, banking, or automotive finance.
• Experience delivering large-scale solutions involving cloud-native architectures, modern web frameworks, and enterprise-grade integration patterns.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; able to influence and align cross-functional teams around a shared technical vision.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, including identity, security, networking, and data integration.
• Familiarity with enterprise financial systems (loan servicing, origination, collections, billing, etc.) and integrations across heterogeneous systems.
• Experience working in regulated industries, with attention to compliance, data protection, and auditability.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and integrating front-end components with backend services.
• General knowledge of web development methodologies around accessibility, performance, SEO, and production monitoring.
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks like React and React Native.
• Solid knowledge with open-source stack technologies, and webapp/API security.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting