Software Solutions Architect (Hybrid Onsite)

Job Title:

Software Solutions Architect (Hybrid Onsite)

Location:

Lansing, MI

Duration:

12 months

Pay Rate:

$80/hr on C2C / 1099 all inclusive (OR) $75/hr on W2

Interview Process

60-minute Virtual Interview via MS Teams (video required). Candidates should join from a laptop and be prepared to share their screen if requested. A screenshot photo of candidate will be required for any interviews as well as a vendor present at beginning of virtual interview to validate candidate. Planning to schedule interviews the week of 4/27

 

Notes:

- Vendor submissions will close on 4/29 at 10am ET. Late submissions will not be accepted.

- Assignment duration: Initial 1-year contract with a possibility of extension based on performance and business needed.

- Hybrid Work Schedule (Non-Negotiable): There is no remote-only option

Required onsite days- Wednesdays and Thursdays

Remote eligible days- Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays

The resource must meet these requirements from the beginning  

- Candidates must be local to the Lansing, Michigan area (within 90 miles) at time of submission. This requirement is non-negotiable

 

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design and deliver scalable, cloud-native solutions using microservices and event-driven architectures. The role focuses on building resilient distributed systems, enabling enterprise modernization, and driving high-quality technical delivery across platforms.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Design end-to-end architecture for scalable microservices and distributed systems
• Drive monolith to microservices modernization using DDD and API-first principles
• Architect event-driven systems using platforms like Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, and IBM MQ
• Define and govern API contracts (REST, OpenAPI, gRPC) and integration patterns
• Implement resilience patterns (circuit breaker, retries, DLQ, saga orchestration)
• Design cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services
• Lead containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes / Red Hat OpenShift
• Establish CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub)
• Design data pipelines, migration, and real-time integration solutions
• Ensure NFRs - Scalability, performance, security (OAuth2, mTLS), and reliability
• Implement observability (logging, monitoring, tracing – Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics)
• Provide technical leadership, architecture governance, and design reviews

Top Skills & Years of Experience

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering and solution architecture roles
• 7+ years of demonstrated experience designing and implementing microservices and event-driven architectures
• 7+ years of strong expertise with Java and Spring Boot (or similar frameworks), RESTful APIs, and distributed systems
• 7+ years of hands-on experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure, including Docker and Kubernetes
• Proven experience with Kafka or other messaging platforms, including enterprise integration patterns
• Solid understanding and practical application of DDD, CQRS, Saga patterns, and API design best practices
• Experience with Kafka / messaging systems and integration patterns
• Solid understanding of DDD, CQRS, Saga, and API design

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or government environments
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect and/or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Experience working with data platforms and ETL/ELT pipelines
• Hands-on development experience is a plus to support technical decision-making and solution guidance

 

Additional Notes:

• Program Oversight: Provide oversight and coordination across the Child Support program, ensuring alignment across initiatives and project efforts
• Initial Ramp‑Up: Participate in shadowing and knowledge transfer during the first few weeks to gain familiarity with systems, processes, and stakeholders
• Cross‑Project Support: Work within a large team of 100+ employees, with flexibility to support and move between multiple projects as needed

Recruiter Details:

Kris : 

Lokesh : Eight three two - Nine nine zero -Two four two six

Sameer : Seven one nine – two three nine – Five five five five

 

About US: 

GSK Solutions Inc. is a premier information technology services company dedicated to delivering exceptional consulting solutions and staff augmentation to our valued clients. With an unwavering commitment to quality, timeliness, and budgetary considerations, we consistently strive to exceed client expectations, building a strong reputation through our reliable execution. Our expertise spans commercial and custom product development, covering information security, software development, consulting, and IT audits. We excel in managing critical, time-sensitive projects for Fortune 500 clients nationwide, ensuring their success is always at the forefront of our mission.