Solution / Principal Architect - Remote

Global Business Ser. 4u; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Part time

Job summary

Global Business Ser. 4u in NYC is seeking an Enterprise Solution Architect to lead the design and governance of complex distributed enterprise systems, utilizing Java/Spring Boot, cloud and hybrid architectures, and enterprise integration patterns.

You will establish and lead a Center of Excellence, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to align architecture with business goals while ensuring security and regulatory compliance across SOC2, HIPAA, and GDPR

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering and enterprise architecture.
• Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices-based systems.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud/on-prem integration.
• Deep understanding of networking, databases (SQL/NoSQL), API design, and system observability.
• Proven experience with compliance frameworks and secure architecture design.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence at the executive level.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end enterprise solutions across on-premises, off-premises, and cloud-native environments.
• Design and implement distributed systems with a focus on low latency, high throughput, resilience, and scalability.
• Apply enterprise architecture patterns, microservices, event-driven architecture, and domain-driven design (DDD).
• Ensure systems are designed with security, compliance, and data privacy in mind (e.g., SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR).
• Establish and lead a Center of Excellence (CoE) for architecture, driving standardization of practices, tools, and frameworks.
• Collaborate with Principal Architects and senior stakeholders to define and enforce architecture principles, guidelines, and reference models.
• Lead the development of technology roadmaps, strategic initiatives, and modernization programs.
• Partner with executive leadership to align technology strategy with business goals.
• Provide architectural oversight and mentorship to engineering teams across multiple domains.
• Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Cloud platforms

Hybrid architectures

Enterprise integration

Security & compliance

DDD

Observability

Leadership

Tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD

IaC

DevOps tooling

Job description

Job Title: Enterprise Solution Architect

Location: NYC, Manhattan

Job Type: Contract

About The Role

We are looking for a visionary Enterprise Solution Architect to lead the design and governance of complex, distributed, and scalable enterprise systems. This role requires deep technical expertise in Java/Spring Boot, cloud and hybrid architectures, and enterprise integration patterns, along with the leadership skills to drive architectural excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end enterprise solutions across on-premises, off-premises, and cloud-native environments.
• Design and implement distributed systems with a focus on low latency, high throughput, resilience, and scalability.
• Apply enterprise architecture patterns, microservices, event-driven architecture, and domain-driven design (DDD).
• Ensure systems are designed with security, compliance, and data privacy in mind (e.g., SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR).
• Establish and lead a Center of Excellence (CoE) for architecture, driving standardization of practices, tools, and frameworks.
• Collaborate with Principal Architects and senior stakeholders to define and enforce architecture principles, guidelines, and reference models.
• Lead the development of technology roadmaps, strategic initiatives, and modernization programs.
• Partner with executive leadership to align technology strategy with business goals.
• Provide architectural oversight and mentorship to engineering teams across multiple domains.
• Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and performance evaluations.

Required Skills & Experience

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering and enterprise architecture.
• Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices-based systems.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud/on-prem integration.
• Deep understanding of networking, databases (SQL/NoSQL), API design, and system observability.
• Proven experience with compliance frameworks and secure architecture design.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence at the executive level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: TOGAF, AWS/GCP/Azure Architect, CISSP, or similar.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Familiarity with AI/ML integration, data platforms, and real-time analytics is a plus.