Solution Architect - Azure/GCP

VLink Inc; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

VLink Inc. is seeking a Solution Architect to own business solution designs and builds within the HR technology domain for strategic initiatives.

The role requires architecting across business, applications/integration, data, platform, and security, and providing technical direction to engineers to deliver secure, scalable enterprise solutions. The ideal candidate has SME-level architecture/design skills, extensive cloud experience, and a hands-on mindset.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of Software design/development experience.
• 2+ years in Public Cloud experience (Azure/GCP).
• Experience with SaaS/PaaS Platforms e.g. Workday, Oracle Cloud, MuleSoft, Boomi, OIC etc.
• SME level technical skills in application, data, integration and security architecture/design.
• Understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases and cloud databases.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience is a must.
• Experience with technologies that glue modern apps to legacy systems (Kafka).
• Enterprise architecture and system design experience.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and SSO/OAuth/SAML/OIDC authentication.
• Experience with Microservices and APIs.
• Strong container platform knowledge and deployment patterns.
• Observability best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead business solution designs and build in the HR Tech domain for strategic initiatives.
• Provide technical direction to engineers while architecting secure, scalable enterprise solutions.
• Develop architectures spanning business, applications/integration, data, platform, and security.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure architecture alignment and delivery.
• Drive execution, delivery planning, and ongoing support for enterprise projects.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Solution design

Cloud architecture

Microservices

APIs

Security architecture

SSO/OAuth/SAML/OIDC

Observability

Delivery & execution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Oracle Cloud

MuleSoft

Boomi

OIC

Kafka

Job description

Location: Hartford, CT- Hybrid

About VLink: Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving the most complex business, and IT challenges of our global clients.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Solution Architect accountable for the business solution designs & build in HR Technology domain for key strategic initiatives including (but not limited to) developing architectures that represent business, applications/integration, data, platform, and security architectures. The ideal candidate can provide technical direction to engineers while architecting secure, scalable enterprise solutions.

For this role you will need Minimum Requirements:

• 15+ years of Software design/development Experience
• 2+ years in Public Cloud experience (Azure/GCP)
• Experience with SaaS/PaaS Platforms e.g. Workday, Oracle Cloud, MuleSoft, Boomi, OIC etc.
• SME level technical skills in the following areas: application, data, integration and, security architecture/design
• Understanding of both SQL and NoSQL database technologies as well as Cloud database technologies.
• Demonstrable hands‑on experience is a must
• Experience working with technologies that work as glue between modern applications and legacy platforms e.g. Kafka.
• Proven experience in Enterprise architecture and system design.
• Strong understanding of Security framework and experience working with SSO, OAuth/SAML/OIDC‑based authentication.
• Experience working with Micro services Architecture & APIs.
• Strong understanding of Container Platform and deployment patterns
• Strong understanding of Observability and implementation techniques
• Adept at collaboration and teamwork
• Adept at growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills
• Adept at execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• GCP/Azure Architect cloud certification is preferred.
• SaaS Product certification is preferred.
• Design & Building Apps with AI capabilities integrating to LLM's
• Understanding of AI Apps implementation patterns and Agent frameworks
• Experience or exposure to process automation tools and technologies

Education:

Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

VLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This job application process may use AI-powered tools to assist in screening and evaluating applications based on objective, job‑related qualifications. AI is used solely to support the recruitment process and all final hiring decisions are made exclusively by our human recruitment team.

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