Solution Architect

Solution Architect


Location: must be US-based and be able to travel occasionally to Chicago or Houston office.


Hybrid


6+ Months Contract


Airline Industry Preferred


Role Overview


We are seeking a US-based Solution Architect to play a critical role on the JMS program. This individual will serve as a hands-on technical leader responsible for architecting, designing, and supporting the delivery of complex, integration-centric solutions across the full lifecycle-from design through build, test, and production go-live.

This role requires strong integration expertise, the ability to work in a hybrid onsite-offshore delivery model, and practical experience applying AI capabilities to modern enterprise architectures.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead solution architecture and technical design for the JMS program, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and alignment with enterprise standards.
• Own end-to-end technical delivery across design, build, test, deployment, and post-go-live stabilization.
• Define and govern API-first and event-driven architectures.
• Incorporate AI-enabled capabilities into solution designs where appropriate (e.g., automation, intelligent routing, data enrichment, analytics, or operational insights).
• Partner closely with development, DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to drive successful execution.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and troubleshooting when needed (this is not a purely advisory role).
• Collaborate effectively with offshore delivery teams, providing clear designs, documentation, and technical oversight.
• Support and contribute to migration and modernization initiatives, including legacy system transitions.
• Act as a technical liaison with stakeholders, translating business needs into well-architected technical solutions.

Required Experience & Skills
• 10+ years overall IT experience, with 5+ years in a Solution Architect or Senior Technical Lead role.
• Proven delivery experience across the full solution lifecycle: design → build → test → go live.
• Strong hands-on experience with:


o API gateways (Kong preferred)


o Event-driven systems (e.g., Solace, Kafka, MQ)
• Experience designing secure, PII-aware architectures, including:


o Data masking/unmasking


o Encryption in transit and at rest
• AI experience, including:


o Designing or integrating AI/ML-enabled services into enterprise solutions


o Working with AI capabilities for automation, data analysis, decision support, or operational intelligence


o Understanding model integration patterns, data requirements, and governance considerations
• Cloud experience (AWS preferred) and strong collaboration with DevOps teams.
• Comfortable being hands-on when required, not just providing oversight or guidance.
• Experience working in a hybrid onsite/offshore delivery model.
• Experience supporting migration projects and system modernization efforts.

Nice to Have
• Experience applying AI to integration platforms, messaging workflows, or operational monitoring.
• Familiarity with data pipelines and analytics that support AI solutions.
• Prior experience in regulated environments with strong data governance requirements.

Communication & Leadership
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable working across business, product, and engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by influence and provide clear technical direction.