Solution Architect (#26-19350)

Summary: We are seeking a US based Solution Architect to play a critical role on the JMS program. This individual will serve as a hands on technical leader responsible for architecting, designing, and supporting the delivery of complex, integration centric solutions across the full lifecycle-from design through build, test, and production go live. This role requires strong integration expertise, the ability to work in a hybrid onsite-offshore delivery model, and practical experience applying AI capabilities to modern enterprise architectures., * Lead solution architecture and technical design for the JMS program, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and alignment with enterprise standards.

• 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 where appropriate (e.g., automation, intelligent routing, data enrichment, analytics, or operational insights).
• Partner closely with development, DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to drive successful execution.
• Provide hands on technical guidance and troubleshooting when needed (this is not a purely advisory role).
• Collaborate effectively with offshore delivery teams, providing clear designs, documentation, and technical oversight.
• Support and contribute to migration and modernization initiatives, including legacy system transitions.
• Act as a technical liaison with stakeholders, translating business needs into well architected technical solutions.

• 10+ years overall IT experience, with 5+ years in a Solution Architect or Senior Technical Lead role.
• Proven delivery experience across the full solution lifecycle: design build test go live.
• Strong hands on experience with:
• API gateways (Kong preferred)
• Event driven systems (e.g., Solace, Kafka, MQ)
• Experience designing secure, PII aware architectures, including:
• Data masking/unmasking
• Encryption in transit and at rest
• AI experience, including:
• Designing or integrating AI/ML enabled services into enterprise solutions
• Working with AI capabilities for automation, data analysis, decision support, or operational intelligence
• Understanding model integration patterns, data requirements, and governance considerations
• Cloud experience (AWS preferred) and strong collaboration with DevOps teams.
• Comfortable being hands on when required, not just providing oversight or guidance.
• Experience with .NET preferred or JAVA
• Experience working in a hybrid onsite/offshore delivery model.
• Experience supporting migration projects and system modernization efforts.

Nice to Have:

• Experience applying AI to integration platforms, messaging workflows, or operational monitoring.
• Familiarity with data pipelines and analytics that support AI solutions.
• Prior experience in regulated environments with strong data governance requirements.
• Professional or personal experience with Large Language Model (LLM) Application such as Claude Code (CLI) preferred.
• Experience in AI Assisted Development preferred.
• Experience with Lucid preferred.