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# Solution Architect

- **Company:** Aquent
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Applications Architecture, Application Integration Architecture, Oracle WebLogic Server, Databases, Distributed Systems, Enterprise JavaBeans, Middleware, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), IBM Rational Unified Process, IBM Websphere Application Server, Java Database Connectivity, Java Message Service (JMS), WildFly (JBoss AS), Java Naming and Directory Interface, Javaserver Pages, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Service-Oriented Architecture, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, UML, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Network Server, Web Architecture, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b3ea0c40-75a7-44a4-a8b5-30b46bc3f3e2

## About the Role

* 6-10 years of experience in a comparable technical role, with a significant portion as an application architect or lead designer within a large-scale enterprise.
 * Profound understanding of web architecture, J2EE, messaging middleware, application integration, and development tooling.
 * Extensive hands-on development experience deploying large, distributed systems across multiple platforms.
 * Proficiency with various Java Application Servers (e.g., Websphere, Weblogic, JBoss) and core technologies such as XML, MQ, JSP, JNDI, JMS, EJB, JDBC.
 * Experience with database integration, including Oracle, and successfully integrating with legacy applications.
 * Solid grasp of object-oriented system architectures, including use cases, Unified Modeling Language (UML), and Rational Unified Process (RUP).
 * Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and comprehensive high-level and mid-level architectural documentation.
 * Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders in a complex environment.
 * Awareness of emerging technologies and industry standards, with a proactive approach to learning and adaptation., * Experience in building robust frameworks for Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) or Web Services initiatives.

## Description

* Lead the technical design and hands-on build of custom solution components, from concept to deployment.
 * Collaborate closely with Engagement Managers, Developers, and Solutions Architects to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end solutions.
 * Develop and articulate high-level and mid-level architectural documentation, ensuring clarity and alignment across technical and business teams.
 * Contribute to a mission-critical mid-tier production environment, ensuring system stability, performance, and reliability.
 * Engage with multiple stakeholders across various departments in a dynamic and complex organizational setting, fostering strong relationships and understanding diverse needs.


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