Software Solutions Architect || Remote

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Software Solutions Architect, Application Architect, Software Architect, Enterprise Application Architect, or similar technical architecture professional.
• Strong experience architecting large-scale enterprise applications and distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of event-driven architecture and asynchronous messaging patterns.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, including event publishing, event consumption, integration patterns, and failure handling.
• Strong understanding of event sourcing and its application in distributed enterprise systems.
• Experience designing distributed transaction workflows using patterns such as Saga orchestration or choreography.
• Strong knowledge of state management, data reconciliation, system synchronization, and eventual consistency.
• Experience architecting cloud-native solutions on Amazon Web Services.
• Strong knowledge of the Java ecosystem, including Java 21 and Spring Boot.
• Experience designing systems backed by PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.
• Ability to create proof-of-concepts, prototypes, and test harnesses independently.
• Experience defining architectural standards, solution diagrams, decision records, integration patterns, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of API architecture, enterprise integration, security, scalability, reliability, and application performance.
• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern software-delivery practices.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate technical alternatives and clearly explain architectural tradeoffs.
• Experience working with cross-functional product, engineering, security, DevOps, QA, and business teams.
• Strong executive-level presentation, facilitation, and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate independently, make informed decisions, and move complex initiatives forward with limited oversight.
• Experience working in Agile environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with React Native and Expo-based mobile application architecture.
• Experience designing offline-first or occasionally connected applications.
• Familiarity with Ditto for offline data synchronization.
• Familiarity with Legend State or comparable application state-management technologies.
• Experience with FusionAuth or comparable identity and access-management platforms.
• Experience integrating Twilio or similar external text and email communication services.
• Experience with GitLab, Testim, TestFlight, and CI/CD pipeline architecture.
• Knowledge of Java 25 capabilities or experience evaluating future Java platform upgrades.
• Experience operating within the Scaled Agile Framework, including Agile Release Trains and PI Planning.
• Experience supporting regulated products, FDA-related traceability requirements, or other highly controlled environments.
• Experience architecting systems supporting field operations, high-volume transactions, or mission-critical workflows.
• Experience conducting technical evaluations during field trials or phased product rollouts.

Current Technology Environment

• Architecture: Distributed Systems, Event-Driven Architecture, Event Sourcing, Saga Patterns, State Management, Data Reconciliation
• Backend: Java 21, Spring Boot
• Messaging: Apache Kafka
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Cloud: AWS
• Mobile: React Native, Expo
• Offline Synchronization: Ditto
• State Management: Legend State
• Identity and Security: FusionAuth
• Communications: Twilio
• DevOps and Delivery: GitLab, CI/CD Pipelines
• Testing and Distribution: Testim, TestFlight, Test Harnesses
• Delivery Methodology: SAFe, Agile Release Trains, PI Planning