Solution Architect

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with deep expertise in application modernization, cloud-native architecture, and modern software development practices. This role serves as the technical visionary and hands-on architect who will create compelling end-state software design and architectures, build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups. The ideal candidate is a seasoned technologist who balances strategic thinking with hands-on technical capabilities, can evangelize modern development practices including AI-assisted development tools, and excels at translating complex technical concepts for both business and technical audiences. You will collaborate closely with the Lead Solution Architect, data and platform architects, and business SMEs to deliver transformative outcomes for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the technical vision and multi-year roadmap for application modernization.
• Lead the design and implementation of modern, cloud-native application architectures.
• Drive consensus across cross-functional teams including application architects and business SMEs.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership by writing code and building proof-of-concepts.
• Champion the adoption of AI-assisted development tools to improve SDLC productivity.
• Lead technology evaluation and selection processes for application frameworks and tools.
• Design comprehensive API strategies and integration architectures.
• Establish and enforce security architecture principles and patterns.
• Partner with SRE managers to architect DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD automation.
• Facilitate architecture governance through design reviews and collaborative sessions.
• Present technical strategies and modernization roadmaps to customer IT leadership.
• Mentor and develop architects and senior technical staff.
• Conduct hands-on demonstrations of modern development practices and technologies.
• Define success metrics and architecture health indicators for modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with data architects to design data access patterns and integration approaches.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of software architecture and development experience.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing microservices architectures.
• 5+ years of cloud architecture experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong hands-on coding skills in modern programming languages.
• Demonstrated experience building consensus across diverse technical and business stakeholders.
• Proven ability to create and articulate compelling technical visions.
• Expert knowledge of API design principles and service mesh architectures.
• Deep understanding of security architecture and federal security compliance requirements.
• Experience with modern software development practices including DevSecOps.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring technical staff.

Compensation

The proposed salary range for this role is $****** to $******* USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Karsun considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.