Director OF Solutions Architecture

Solutions Architecture Associate DirectorThe Solutions Architecture Associate Director is a highly proficient, hands-on solution architect for RSM custom solutions. This role owns end-to-end microservice and API architecture for assigned solutions, defines Domain-Driven Design boundaries and event-driven patterns on Azure Service Bus, and sets engineering standards across React frontend and.NET/Python backend teams. The role operates with growing autonomy across the custom solutions estate and represents designs in architecture reviews.Key ResponsibilitiesTranslate business and product requirements into end-to-end solution designs for RSM custom solutions spanning multiple frontend and backend services.Design microservice and API architectures for custom-built solutions; define service boundaries using Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles.Architect event-driven integration patterns using Azure Service Bus; define message schemas, topic/subscription models, and error-handling strategies.Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and engineering best practices across frontend (React) and backend (.NET / Python) teams.Ensure non-functional requirements (security, scalability, resiliency, observability) are embedded into all solution designs.Lead architecture and design reviews for new features, technical initiatives, and third-party integrations within assigned solutions.Produce and maintain architecture decision records (ADRs), high-level design (HLD) documents, and API specifications (OpenAPI/Swagger).Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and engineering leads to shape technical roadmaps.Provide technical mentorship to senior engineers and conduct design and code reviews.Qualifications & Experience8+ years of software engineering or architecture experience, with at least 4 years in a solution architect role on complex, multi-service platforms.Expert-level proficiency in designing microservices architectures and RESTful / GraphQL APIs.Deep hands-on experience with React (frontend architecture) and.NET and/or Python (backend services).Strong experience with Azure cloud services, including Azure Service Bus, Azure API Management, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure DevOps.Advanced understanding of Domain-Driven Design, CQRS, Event Sourcing, and distributed systems patterns.Experience with CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes), and DevSecOps practices.Working knowledge of OpenID Connect / OAuth 2.0 and fine-grained authorization in multi-tenant SaaS environments.Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience presenting designs to senior technology stakeholders.Professional services or B2B SaaS product experience is advantageous.Core Skills & TechnologiesMicroservices ArchitectureAPI DesignAzure Service BusReact.NETPythonDomain-Driven DesignEvent-Driven ArchitectureAzure CloudCI/CD & DevSecOpsNFRsArchitecture Review