Solution Architect (.Net)

BC Forward
Chicago, IL, United States
28 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$178,880.0 - $189,280.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) .NET Framework Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Data Analysis Cloud Computing Data Cleansing Data Governance Data Masking Decision Support Systems DevOps Java Message Service (JMS)
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Apigee Event Driven Architecture Information Technology Enterprise Integration Integration Frameworks Apache Kafka Machine Learning Operations Api Design Api Gateway Data Pipelines

Job description

  • Lead solution architecture and technical design for the JMS program with focus on scalability, reliability, security, and standards alignment.
  • 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 for automation, intelligent routing, data enrichment, analytics, and operational insights.
  • Partner with development, DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to drive execution.
  • Provide hands-on technical guidance and troubleshooting.
  • Collaborate with offshore delivery teams through clear designs, documentation, and technical oversight.
  • Support migration and modernization initiatives, including legacy transitions.
  • Act as a technical liaison, translating business needs into well-architected solutions.

Requirements

We are seeking a Solution Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in enterprise integration, API-first and event-driven architectures, and cloud and a proven ability to lead end-to-end delivery from design through build, test, deployment, and post go-live., * 10+ years of IT experience with 5+ years as a Solution Architect or Senior Technical Lead.

  • Proven delivery across full lifecycle: design, build, test, and go live.
  • Hands-on experience with API gateways (Apigee preferred) and event-driven systems such as Solace, Kafka, or MQ.
  • Secure, PII-aware architecture design including data masking/unmasking and encryption in transit and at rest.
  • AI/ML integration experience for automation, data analysis, decision support, and operational intelligence, with knowledge of model integration patterns, data needs, and governance.
  • Cloud experience (AWS preferred) and close collaboration with DevOps teams.
  • Comfort operating hands on, not limited to advisory work.
  • Experience with .NET preferred or Java.
  • Experience in hybrid onsite/offshore delivery models and migration or modernization programs.

Preferred Skills:

  • Applying AI to integration platforms, messaging workflows, or operational monitoring.
  • Familiarity with data pipelines and analytics that support AI solutions.
  • Experience in regulated environments with strong data governance.
  • Experience with Large Language Model applications, such as Claude Code (CLI).
  • Experience in AI-assisted development.
  • Experience with Lucid.

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Opportunities for growth with global clients.
  • A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
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About the company

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

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