Solution Architect

Indent : SF_OP_202361-1-1
Role : Solution Architect
Location : Mettawa, IL (Hybrid)
Rate: $85/hr to $90/hr


Serve as Solution Architect for one or more initiatives involving custom application development, platform modernization, or digital transformation
• Translate business requirements into end-to-end technical solutions , covering application architecture, data, security, and non-functional requirements
• Design and govern Java and/or .NET-based application architectures , including:

• Layered and microservices architectures
• API-first or service-oriented designs (where applicable)
• Cloud-native and hybrid deployments

• Create and review architecture artifacts , including:

• Solution and component diagrams
• High-level and low-level design documents
• Deployment and environment architecture

• Ensure solutions comply with enterprise standards , security controls, and GxP regulatory expectations
• Guide development teams on:

• Design patterns and coding standards
• Technology selection and platform fit
• Performance, scalability, and resiliency considerations

• Collaborate closely with:

• Business stakeholders and product owners
• Development, QA, DevOps, and platform teams
• Security and compliance teams

• Participate in architecture reviews, design approvals, and production readiness assessments
• Act as a technical escalation point for complex design or performance issues


Required Skills & Experience
Core Architecture & Development

• 12+ years of overall IT experience with 7+ years in solution / application architecture roles
• Strong hands-on background in Java and/or .NET application development and architecture
• Proven experience designing:
  • Enterprise-scale applications
  • Distributed systems and services
  • Cloud-ready architectures
• Deep understanding of OOAD principles, design patterns, and SOLID practices

Platform & Technology

• Experience with one or more of:
  • Java (Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.)
  • .NET (.NET Core / .NET 6+, ASP.NET, C#)
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with REST APIs, messaging, and data access layers
• Integration platforms and middleware experience a plus, not mandatory

Life Sciences & Compliance

• Experience working in Life Sciences, Healthcare, or other regulated environments
• Understanding of GxP compliance , validation principles, and documentation rigor

Leadership & Communication

• Strong ability to communicate architecture decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience working with onsite/offshore delivery models
• Comfortable operating in Agile, SAFe, or hybrid delivery environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with legacy modernization (monolith to modular or cloud-native)
• Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and release management
• Knowledge of data platforms, event streaming, or domain-driven design
• Prior onsite engagement with enterprise clients in a consultative role