Solutions Architect

AppleOne Employment Services; Leawood (KS); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions firm is seeking a Solutions Architect to modernize its Nursing education platform. The candidate will lead architectural decisions and hands-on implementations, driving the transition from monolithic systems to microservices. Essential qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Information Systems or similar fields and over 6 years of relevant IT experience. This role offers a hybrid work model requiring in-office attendance on Wednesdays, focusing on innovative technology solutions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of cumulative IT experience, including 4+ years in software architecture/design.
• 3+ years implementing Microsoft .NET applications.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and cloud architecture.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership through architecture discussions and design reviews.
• Develop architectures aligned with business and technology goals.
• Lead modernization initiatives transitioning to microservices.

Skills

C# and .NET Core

Angular

SQL Server

Kubernetes

AI implementation

Java knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Engineering

Tools

GitHub

Job description

Location: Leawood, KS (Hybrid – Wednesdays in-office)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Solutions Architect to join our team and help modernize our Nursing education platform. This role combines high-level solution design with hands-on implementation, working closely with cross-functional teams to create scalable, secure, and innovative solutions. You will lead architectural decisions, drive modernization from monolithic systems to microservices, and introduce new technologies to enhance platform capabilities.

Work Arrangement

• Primary Location: Leawood office
• Hybrid Schedule: Minimum one day per week in-office (Wednesdays are designated team days)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership through architecture discussions, documentation, and design reviews
• Develop conceptual and logical architectures aligned with business and technology goals
• Lead modernization initiatives, transitioning from monolithic architecture to microservices
• Collaborate with engineering teams on hands‑on coding, reusable components, and integrations
• Advocate for DevOps and CI/CD practices, ensuring scalability and automation
• Ensure security, reliability, and performance across all solutions
• Introduce and integrate new technology stacks and AI-driven solutions
• Act as the ultimate technical owner for assigned platforms, including governance and lifecycle management

Core Technical Requirements

• C# and .NET Core
• Angular (front-end development)
• SQL Server (primary database)
• Kubernetes for container orchestration and scaling
• Experience with auto‑scaling solutions

Additional Skills

• AI implementation experience (agentic AI tools like Claude, Windsor, Copilot)
• Java knowledge (plus)
• Familiarity with GitHub Copilot and modern development tools
• Strong understanding of security practices and vulnerability management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of cumulative IT experience (4+ years in software architecture/design)
• 3+ years implementing Microsoft .NET applications
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, enterprise integration, and cloud architecture
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences
• Hands‑on approach with ability to support large teams (~130 offshore/onshore staff)