Solution Architect (Cloud, IoT, AI Driven)

DescriptionKforce has a client in Armonk, NY that is seeking an experienced Solution Architect - Cloud, IoT & AI-Driven Platforms to lead the architectural design and modernization of an enterprise-scale remote instrument monitoring platform within the life sciences and clinical diagnostics domain.Overview:The platform enables remote monitoring of diagnostic instruments deployed across customer environments, collecting real-time telemetry and providing visibility into instrument health, operational status, diagnostics, and software updates. The initiative involves transforming a legacy application landscape into a scalable, secure, cloud-native architecture that leverages IoT connectivity, event-driven processing, advanced analytics, and AI-powered multi-agent capabilities.The Solution Architect will define the end-to-end target architecture across three interconnected layers: Application (Experience), Transport, and Processing. The role will establish architectural direction, technical standards, integration contracts, security frameworks, and AI governance while leading and guiding three distributed engineering teams across the US, India, and Israel.This is a hands-on architectural leadership position requiring strong expertise in cloud modernization, distributed systems, IoT architecture, enterprise integration, and production-grade AI/LLM-based agent solutions.Key Responsibilities:Enterprise & Solution Architecture:* Define and own the end-to-end target architecture and technical roadmap for the next-generation remote instrument monitoring platform* Design a scalable, modular, cloud-native architecture comprising Application, Transport, and Processing layers* Establish architectural principles, integration patterns, interface contracts, versioning strategies, and ownership boundaries across engineering teamsRequirements* To be considered for this position, candidates must have experience in a similar role, or they must possess significant knowledge, experience, and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities listed* Relevant education and/or training will be considered a plusJob TypeContractCompensation65 - $65