Solutions Architect

Job Description
We currently have a career opportunity for a Solutions Architect to join our team.

A Solutions Architect is expected to be knowledgeable in two or more technologies within (a given Solutions/Practice area). The Solutions Architect may or may not have a programming background, but will have expert infrastructure architecture, client presales / presentation, team management and thought leadership skills.

We are looking for a highly skilled Technical/Solution Architect to design and guide the implementation of modern, scalable web and mobile app based solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and front-end technologies (preferably Angular, if not react and react native). Experience integrating generative AI solutions into search and intelligent systems is highly desirable. Healthcare payer experience is a plus.

You will provide best-fit architectural solutions for one or more projects; you will assist in defining scope and sizing of work; and anchor Proof of Concept developments. You will provide solution architecture for the business problem, platform integration with third party services, designing and developing complex features for clients' business needs.

You will collaborate with some of the best talent in the industry to create and implement innovative high quality solutions, participate in Sales and various pursuits focused on our clients' business needs. You will also contribute in a variety of roles in thought leadership, mentorship, systems analysis, architecture, design, configuration, testing, debugging, and documentation. You will challenge your leading edge solutions, consultative and business skills through the diversity of work in multiple industry domains.

This role is considered part of the Business Unit Senior Leadership team and may mentor delivery team members.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end technical architectures for enterprise grade applications using Java Spring Boot and microservices.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and UX teams to ensure technical feasibility, scalability, and alignment with business needs.
• Provide technical leadership across all layers of the stack, including architecture reviews and code quality standards.
• Drive frontend architecture decisions using modern frameworks such as Angular or React and react native.
• Evaluate and integrate generative AI technologies to enhance search experiences and personalized recommendations.
• Create technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and deployment strategies on cloud platforms.
• Mentor development teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years as an architect or technical lead.
• Strong experience with REST APIs, event streaming, and cloud-native app design (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Hands-on experience with frontend frameworks—Angular preferred, React and react native acceptable.
• Hands on experience with java spring boot based microservices API implementations.
• Working knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with implementing generative AI and/or search-related technologies
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to guide cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in leveraging AI technologies to drive innovation, support strategic initiatives, and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Possesses a strong understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations.

About The Team
Our App Modernization team helps businesses transform legacy systems and build future-ready applications. We deliver end-to-end solutions—combining cloud migration, custom application development, multi-cloud strategies, and modern UI and API integration. With expertise in DevSecOps, modern frameworks, and enterprise platforms, our team of engineers, architects, and project leaders partner with leading brands to drive innovation, accelerate delivery, and create lasting business impact. We also integrate AI-driven capabilities—such as intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and generative development tools—to enhance scalability, performance, and user experience.

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