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# Solution Architect Specialist

- **Company:** Mindlance
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Architectural Patterns, Business Software, Cloud Engineering, Software Design Patterns, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Generative AI, Front End Software Development, Microservices
- **Published:** July 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/dae3a743-52a6-44a0-902e-97f6d15aa9af

## About the Role

* 18+ years of overall professional experience.
 * 8+ years of hands-on experience as a Solution Architect, with the ability to understand business problems, define solutions, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
 * 15+ years of hands-on Java development experience (mandatory).
 * Strong hands-on experience with design patterns and architectural patterns.
 * Preferred experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (GenAI) technologies., * Bachelor s degree or equivalent professional experience required; advanced degree preferred.
 * 15+ years of experience in Solutions Architecture and business application development.
 * Extensive experience designing and implementing solution architecture patterns, including:

 * Micro-frontends
 * Microservices architectures
 * 12-factor applications

Strong software development background with proven experience in designing and delivering enterprise applications.

10+ years of relevant task management and technical leadership experience.

Hands-on and architectural expertise with modern cloud-native architectures, including a proven track record of leading organizational transformations.

5+ years of experience in large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives with a focus on architecture strategy and execution preferred.



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