Senior Solutions Architect

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of cloud-native enterprise software systems. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud platforms, cloud-native patterns, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive end-to-end cloud-native architecture for enterprise-grade software systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security from day one.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional development teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Apply Agile principles (Scrum, Kanban, or scaled agile frameworks) to structured delivery cycles, manage technical debt, and keep teams focused on outcomes.
• Design and implement software solutions using Java, Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud), Vue.js, and Groovy — writing and reviewing code at an appropriate level to maintain architectural integrity.
• Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and DevOps engineers to translate functional and non-functional requirements into actionable technical designs.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, patterns, and best practices across the development lifecycle (CI/CD, automated testing, observability, security-by-design).
• Evaluate and recommend cloud platform technologies, frameworks, and third-party integrations that support organizational goals.
• Facilitate architecture reviews, design sessions, and proof-of-concept efforts to de-risk complex technical decisions.
• Serve as a solutions-oriented escalation point — diagnosing production issues, guiding root-cause analysis, and driving timely resolution.
• Communicate architectural vision and trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or other relevant field.
• Have 5+ years of experience designing and delivering cloud-native enterprise software systems in production environments.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native patterns (microservices, event-driven architecture, 12-factor app principles).
• Demonstrate proven experience leading software engineering teams, including mentoring developers and driving technical decisions across the full SDLC.
• Have strong, hands-on proficiency with Java and the Spring Framework ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Cloud).
• Have strong, hands-on experience designing and implementing data engineering solutions across varying data architectures and databases that scale to enterprise data volumes.
• Have strong experience with SQL, Transact-SQL and ETL processes.
• Have working experience with Vue.js for front-end development in enterprise contexts.
• Have experience with Groovy for scripting, build automation (Gradle), or application development.
• Can demonstrate a proven track record of applying agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or similar) to drive iterative software delivery.
• Exhibit strong communication skills with the ability to align technical and non-technical stakeholders on architectural decisions.
• Be able to obtain a Top Secret level security clearance.

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other relevant field.
• Have 5+ years of experience designing and delivering cloud-native enterprise software systems in production environments.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native patterns (microservices, event-driven architecture, 12-factor app principles).
• Demonstrate proven experience leading software engineering teams, including mentoring developers and driving technical decisions across the full SDLC.
• Have strong, hands-on proficiency with Java and the Spring Framework ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Cloud).
• Have strong, hands-on experience designing and implementing data engineering solutions across varying data architectures and databases that scale to enterprise data volumes.
• Have strong experience with SQL, Transact-SQL and ETL processes.
• Have working experience with Vue.js for front-end development in enterprise contexts.
• Have experience with Groovy for scripting, build automation (Gradle), or application development.
• Can demonstrate a proven track record of applying agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or similar) to drive iterative software delivery.
• Exhibit strong communication skills with the ability to align technical and non-technical stakeholders on architectural decisions.
• Be able to obtain a Top Secret level security clearance.

Benefits

At APL, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. We also provide a healthy work/life balance and a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work.

Pay

$100,000 - $245,000 Annually

Schedule

Full-time