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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solution Architect - **Company:** Cox Automotive - **Location:** Fairburn, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $122,600.0 - $204,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Architectural Patterns, Cloud Computing, DevOps, OAuth, Systems Development Life Cycle, Single Sign-On, Systems Integration, Web Applications, Spring-boot, Technical Debt, Single Page Application, Information Technology - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2901624064-2 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar discipline and 6 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 4 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 18 years' experience in a related field. * Experience with vendor selection processes and management throughout the project lifecycle. * Minimum 6 years of working experience designing, developing, and delivering web application solutions * Working experience architecting complex, multi-system solutions * Working experience developing architecture principles and standards * Experience with cloud resiliency concepts * Experience with building cloud applications (Born in the cloud preferred) * Experience with continuous improvement/deployment and DevOps * Familiarity with Spec Driven Development and Agentic driven SDLC Preferred * AWS Solution Architect Certification * Experience with use of APIs and other modern technologies to help build integrated distributed apps * Familiarity with OAuth / single sign-on * Experience with the use, deployment and ongoing maintenance of an Enterprise Architecture model using commercial modeling products * Experience with Java SpringBoot platforms and architecture patterns * Experience with Single Page Application frameworks and models * Consulting experience * Background in SAFE ## Description The Solution Architect is responsible for architecting and designing comprehensive solutions that meet functional requirements in support of a given initiative. The Solution Architect plays a role in establishing architectural vision and direction, architects solutions, provides advice and guidance, monitors emerging technologies, and assists in software and service procurements. Architecture Vision and Direction * Contributes to the technology strategy by identifying, assessing and recommending external trends in technology, technology solutions and methodologies. * Exercises solution design leadership on initiatives, driving alignment to target architecture and design standards. * Facilitates architecture reviews, ensuring adherence to architectural standards, and consistency across organizational and design boundaries. Architecture Development * Creates solution options and solution architecture, adhering to architectural standards and the technology roadmap, and minimizing technical debt. * Designs solutions that involve complex, multi-system integration, possibly across BUs or domains. * Drives alignment between Enterprise Architecture, Technical Architecture and business needs. * Participates in application rationalization and the development of application architecture roadmaps. * Identifies applications and platforms impacted by the solution, the need for new platforms, and drives platform selection. * Contributes to backlog of development team. * Facilitates large groups of diverse stakeholders to obtain consensus on target solution. Advice & Guidance * Provides guidance and oversight, ensures the viability of proposed solutions and provides direction on the appropriate approach to the solution throughout the project. * Communicates solution architecture to stakeholders and other technologists. * Performs due diligence during potential mergers and acquisitions. Emerging Technology Monitoring * Evaluates emerging technologies and the evolution of current technologies to define a future vision roadmap for optimal application of technology to meet business needs. * Conducts Proof of Concept for feasibility studies. ## Related Videos - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Solution Architecture: A Startup Perspective](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/778-solution-architecture-a-startup-perspective) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)