Solution Architect (Java, Cloud & AI) - FTE / Hybrid

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA seeks a Solution Architect (Java, Cloud & AI) to design and lead scalable, secure enterprise applications in a hybrid Dallas environment. You will drive cloud-native modernization across AWS/Azure/GCP, implement AI-enabled capabilities, and mentor engineering teams.

The ideal candidate brings 12+ years in software architecture, 5+ years in enterprise-scale designs, and a strong background in Java, cloud services, and AI platforms.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering, architecture, or solution architecture experience including 5+ years in enterprise-scale designs.
• 8+ years with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, distributed systems, and enterprise integration patterns.
• 4+ years delivering solutions on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud with cloud-native services.
• 3+ years working with Docker, Kubernetes or OpenShift, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and DevOps.
• 2+ years designing or integrating AI solutions using LLMs, generative AI, AI agents, RAG, embeddings, or vector databases.
• Strong experience with Kafka or other messaging platforms, API gateways, relational and NoSQL databases, caching, event-driven architecture.
• Experience with AI platforms/frameworks such as OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Bedrock, LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, IAM, encryption, and RBAC.
• Ability to articulate complex architecture to technical and non-technical stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel for hybrid work model.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end architecture for scalable, secure enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, APIs, and event-driven patterns.
• Lead cloud-native modernization and migration initiatives across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud with containerization and platform transformation.
• Define blueprints, integration patterns, data flows, non-functional requirements, and architecture standards per security guidelines.
• Architect and integrate AI-enabled capabilities including generative AI, AI agents, RAG, embeddings, and vector databases.
• Evaluate cloud services and AI models; select frameworks based on scalability, latency, security, cost, and business needs.
• Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, enterprise architects, developers, data teams, DevOps, and cybersecurity teams throughout delivery.
• Provide technical leadership through design/code reviews, PoCs, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and mentoring.
• Ensure solutions meet security, privacy, responsible AI, observability, high availability, DR, and regulatory compliance.
• Define CI/CD, IaC, deployment, monitoring, and production support for cloud-based Java and AI apps.
• Assist with estimations, proposals, architecture presentations, vendor evaluations, risk ID, and delivery planning.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

Distributed systems

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as Code

DevOps practices

OAuth 2.0

OpenID Connect

JWT

IAM

AI platforms

OpenAI

LangChain

Vector databases

Event-driven architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Kafka

API gateways

Terraform

SQL/NoSQL databases

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization.

We are currently seeking a Solution Architect (Java, Cloud & AI) -Hybrid to join our team in Dallas, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Day to Day Job Duties:

• Design end-to-end architecture for scalable, secure, resilient enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, APIs, and event-driven patterns.
• Lead cloud-native application modernization and migration initiatives across AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud, including containerization and platform transformation.
• Define solution blueprints, integration patterns, data flows, non-functional requirements, and architecture standards aligned with enterprise technology and security guidelines.
• Architect and integrate AI-enabled capabilities such as generative AI, intelligent agents, retrieval-augmented generation, prompt workflows, and enterprise knowledge assistants.
• Evaluate and select appropriate cloud services, AI models, frameworks, vector databases, and integrate technologies based on scalability, latency, security, cost, and business requirements.
• Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, enterprise architects, developers, data teams, DevOps, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams through design reviews, code reviews, proof-of-concept development, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and mentoring.
• Ensure solutions incorporate security, privacy, responsible AI, observability, high availability, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Define CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, deployment, monitoring, logging, and production support approaches for cloud-based Java and AI applications.
• Support technical estimations, proposal development, architecture presentations, vendor evaluations, risk identification, and delivery planning.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 12+ years of experience in software engineering, application architecture, or solution architecture, including at least 5+ years designing enterprise-scale solutions.
• Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, distributed systems, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience designing and delivering solutions on AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud using cloud-native services.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience with Docker, Kubernetes or OpenShift, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and DevOps practices.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience designing or integrating AI solutions using large language models, generative AI, AI agents, RAG, embeddings, prompt engineering, or vector databases.
• Strong experience with Kafka or other messaging platforms, API gateways, relational and NoSQL databases, caching, and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with AI platforms or frameworks such as OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, or equivalent technologies.
• Strong knowledge of application security and identity standards including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, IAM, encryption, and role-based access controls.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex architecture concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders and lead cross-functional engineering teams.
• Travel: This position requires hybrid Model
• Degree: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Python and AI application development using FastAPI, Flask, or similar frameworks.
• Experience building enterprise AI assistants, autonomous or semi-autonomous agents, and knowledge-based applications.
• Familiarity with model evaluation, hallucination and bias testing, AI governance, model monitoring, and MLOps practices.
• Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, data lakes, streaming platforms, or modern enterprise data architectures.
• Experience in financial services, retirement services, wealth management, insurance, or another highly regulated industry.
• Cloud architecture, Java, Kubernetes, or AI-related professional certifications.
• Pre-sales, consulting, proposal development, estimation, and client presentation experience.

About NTT DATA:

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

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