Practicing Solution Architect

Capgemini
Chicago, IL, United States
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$73,150.0 - $174,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Spring Security Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Amazon Web Services Amazon S3 Applications Architecture Audit Trail User Authentication Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Security Code Review Cyber Security
+55 more
Databases Continuous Integration Data Architecture Data Integration Database Design DevOps Github Monitoring of Systems Identity and Access Management Subnetting Key Management Network Security PostgreSQL Network Load Balancing OAuth Performance Tuning Scrum Methodology Role-Based Access Control Release Management Cloud Services Standard Sql Single Sign-On Software Deployment Software Engineering Systems Integration TypeScript Openapi Java Application Server Enterprise Software Applications Load Balancing Data Ingestion System Availability Delivery Pipeline Snowflake Spring-boot IT Architecture Software Security Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Backend Git Cloudformation Event Driven Architecture Containerization AngularJS Git Flow Kubernetes Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Deployment Automation Front End Software Development Cloudwatch Restful APIs Terraform Docker Microservices

Job description

We are seeking a Senior AWS Architect / Lead Engineer to own the end-to-end technical solution delivery for modern cloud-native applications. This role combines solution architecture, AWS cloud engineering, DevOps automation, application architecture, security governance, and technical leadership. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technology leader capable of designing scalable enterprise solutions while mentoring development teams and collaborating with business stakeholders., Solution Architecture & Technical Leadership

Own and drive the overall solution architecture across:

  • Frontend applications (Angular)
  • Backend services and APIs (Java/Spring Boot)
  • Database architecture
  • AWS cloud infrastructure
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Authentication and Authorization frameworks
  • Deployment and runtime architecture

Architecture Governance

Review, approve, and provide technical direction for:

  • API specifications and design standards
  • Data models and database designs
  • Cloud and infrastructure architecture
  • Security implementations
  • CI/CD workflows and deployment strategies

Documentation & Design

Create and maintain:

  • Solution Architecture Diagrams
  • Application Architecture Diagrams
  • Deployment Architecture Diagrams
  • Infrastructure Topology Diagrams
  • Data Flow Diagrams
  • Integration and Security Architecture Documentation

AWS Cloud Architecture

Design, implement, and manage secure, scalable AWS environments across:

  • Development
  • UAT
  • Production

Core AWS Services

Extensive hands-on experience with:

  • Amazon ECS / EKS
  • Amazon ECR
  • Amazon VPC
  • Public & Private Subnets
  • Security Groups
  • IAM
  • Amazon S3
  • AWS Secrets Manager
  • Amazon CloudWatch
  • Application Load Balancer (ALB)
  • Network Load Balancer (NLB)

Responsibilities

  • Define cloud networking strategies
  • Design deployment architectures
  • Establish monitoring and observability frameworks
  • Implement security controls and governance
  • Ensure scalability, reliability, and high availability

DevOps & Automation

Lead DevOps initiatives and automate the software delivery lifecycle.

CI/CD & Release Management

Build and manage deployment pipelines using:

  • GitHub Actions
  • Docker
  • Containerized Deployments

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Develop and maintain infrastructure using:

  • Terraform (Preferred)
  • AWS CloudFormation

Establish Engineering Best Practices

  • Git branching strategies
  • Code review standards
  • Release management processes
  • Environment promotion workflows
  • Deployment approvals and controls
  • Rollback and recovery procedures

Application Development & Integration Leadership

Provide architectural and technical guidance for teams developing:

Backend Systems

  • Java Applications
  • Spring Boot Microservices
  • REST APIs
  • Spring Security Implementations

Frontend Applications

  • Angular
  • TypeScript
  • Frontend Deployment Architecture

Enterprise Integrations

Design integration solutions involving:

  • REST APIs
  • Enterprise Applications
  • PostgreSQL
  • Snowflake
  • Data Integration Platforms

Technical Leadership

  • Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks
  • Resolve deployment challenges
  • Support integration and production issues
  • Drive application modernization initiatives

Security & Compliance

Design and enforce secure application and cloud architectures.

Security Areas

  • OAuth 2.0
  • JWT Authentication
  • Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • IAM Least Privilege Principles
  • Secrets Management
  • SSL/TLS Encryption
  • Audit Logging and Monitoring

Responsibilities

  • Implement cloud security best practices
  • Conduct architecture and security reviews
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise standards
  • Drive secure software development practices

Delivery & Team Leadership

Lead distributed and offshore engineering teams while ensuring successful project execution.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with:

  • Engineering Teams
  • Data Teams
  • Infrastructure Teams
  • Security Teams
  • Release Management Teams
  • Business Stakeholders

Project Delivery Responsibilities

  • Sprint Planning
  • Effort Estimation
  • Dependency Management
  • Risk Identification & Mitigation
  • Production Deployment Planning
  • Rollback Strategy Definition
  • Delivery Governance

Team Leadership

  • Mentor engineers and architects
  • Provide technical leadership and direction
  • Drive engineering excellence and best practices
  • Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams, The ideal candidate is a highly skilled AWS Architect / Lead Engineer with deep expertise in:
  • AWS Cloud Architecture
  • Terraform & Infrastructure Automation
  • GitHub Actions & CI/CD Engineering
  • Java / Spring Boot Development
  • Angular Frontend Architecture
  • Cloud Security & Compliance
  • Enterprise Application Architecture

This individual should possess strong leadership capabilities, hands-on technical expertise, and a proven track record of delivering scalable cloud solutions while mentoring teams and collaborating effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

Requirements

Cloud & Infrastructure

  • AWS Solution Architecture
  • ECS / EKS
  • VPC
  • IAM
  • S3
  • CloudWatch
  • ALB / NLB
  • AWS Secrets Manager
  • Networking & Security

DevOps

  • GitHub Actions
  • Terraform
  • AWS CloudFormation
  • CI/CD Pipeline Design
  • Docker
  • Container Orchestration
  • Infrastructure Automation

Application Development

  • Java
  • Spring Boot
  • Spring Security
  • REST APIs
  • SQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • Snowflake Integration

Frontend Technologies

  • Angular
  • TypeScript
  • Frontend Deployment Architecture

Security

  • OAuth 2.0
  • JWT
  • SSO
  • RBAC
  • IAM
  • Secrets Management
  • Secure Application Design

Preferred Skills

  • Snowflake performance optimization
  • Data ingestion frameworks
  • Data integration patterns
  • Enterprise data architecture
  • AWS Well-Architected Framework experience
  • Microservices and event-driven architecture
  • Observability and monitoring solutions

Benefits & conditions

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $73,150 to $ 174,000

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

  • Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
  • Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

About the company

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world., At Capgemini, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative technology solutions that drive business value and enhance client experiences. You will contribute to the design, development, and continuous improvement of scalable, high-quality solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment., Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.

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