Solution Architect

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect who is passionate about designing scalable, high-performance applications while remaining hands-on with development. This is a highly technical Individual Contributor (IC) role requiring expertise in modern front-end technologies, solution architecture, and distributed systems. Key Responsibilities Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance application architectures. Lead the architecture and hands-on development of modern web applications using React.js and Node.js. Build and integrate distributed, event-driven solutions using Apache Kafka. Collaborate with engineering teams to design APIs and seamlessly integrate front-end and back-end services. Develop scalable backend services using Golang. Establish architecture standards, coding best practices, and performance optimization strategies. Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle. Troubleshoot complex technical challenges and recommend scalable solutions. Work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Engineering, QA, and DevOps. Required Qualifications 10+ years of overall software development experience with at least 3+ years in a Solution Architect or Technical Architect role. Strong hands-on experience with: Node.js React.js Golang Apache Kafka Experience designing and developing standalone, enterprise-scale applications. Strong understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, asynchronous messaging, and event-driven systems. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is preferred. Strong knowledge of software design patterns, system scalability, security, and performance optimization. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience working with large-scale retail or eCommerce organizations is highly preferred. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps practices. Experience mentoring engineering teams and driving architectural best practices. Strong references demonstrating technical leadership, collaboration, and effective communication. #J-18808-Ljbffr