Solution Architect

Vericence; Time (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vericence is seeking an API architecture leader in the United States to define and drive enterprise API strategy and governance. You will design scalable integration architectures across distributed systems and partner with engineering teams to deliver secure, observable solutions end-to-end.

The role requires hands-on REST and GraphQL design, strong communication, and the ability to translate business needs into scalable technology. Opportunities span cloud, data, and modernization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven API architecture and enterprise integration experience.
• Hands-on REST and GraphQL API design knowledge.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.
• Experience with observability, monitoring, and logging practices.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead enterprise API strategy and governance standards.
• Design scalable integration architectures across distributed systems.
• Guide API design using REST and GraphQL best practices.
• Partner with engineering teams on solution design and delivery.
• Ensure alignment with CI/CD, observability, and security standards.
• Review architecture designs and provide technical leadership.
• Support modernization and integration initiatives across platforms.

Skills

API architecture

Enterprise integration

REST API design

GraphQL design

CI/CD pipelines

Observability and monitoring

Security governance

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

API gateway platforms

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

United States (Onshore) | Full-Time / Contract

Define enterprise API strategy and integration architecture for scalable, secure systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead enterprise API strategy and governance standards
• Design scalable integration architectures across distributed systems
• Guide API design using REST and GraphQL best practices
• Partner with engineering teams on solution design and delivery
• Ensure alignment with CI/CD, observability, and security standards
• Review architecture designs and provide technical leadership
• Support modernization and integration initiatives across platforms

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience in API architecture and gateway platforms
• Proven background in enterprise integration architecture
• Hands-on experience with REST and GraphQL API design
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies
• Experience with observability, monitoring, and logging practices
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills

Good to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Exposure to microservices and event-driven architectures
• Familiarity with security standards and governance models
• Experience working with global delivery teams

About Vericence

Vericence is a technology and consulting services firm focused on delivering high-impact solutions across enterprise platforms, cloud, data, and digital transformation initiatives. We partner with organizations to solve complex business challenges through strong engineering, architecture, and delivery excellence.

Our teams work across a range of modern technologies including enterprise applications, cloud platforms, data engineering, API and integration frameworks, and quality engineering. At Vericence, we emphasize collaboration, technical depth, and long-term partnerships with our clients.

We are committed to building scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions while fostering a culture that values learning, accountability, and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

We believe in fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful work environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.