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E-470 Public Highway Authority lists this Solutions Architect opportunity in aurora, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are seeking a highly skilled Solutions Architect responsible for designing scalable technology solutions that align to the architectural vision and bridge architecture strategy and execution, ensuring that system designs are technically sound, aligned with business objectives, and successfully implemented through engineering teams. The ideal candidate combines deep architectural expertise with practical hands‑on knowledge, to guide teams from solution conception through production deployment and operational stability.
Solution Architecture & Design
Design end-to-end technical solutions aligned with business goals and enterprise architecture standards.
Define system architecture across: Application services
APIs and integrations
Data architecture
Cloud infrastructure
Security and scalability requirements
Produce key architecture artifacts including: Solution architecture diagrams
Integration patterns
Data flow diagrams
Non-functional requirement definitions
Evaluate technology options and recommend appropriate platforms, frameworks, and tools.
Technical Leadership
Serve as the primary technical leader for assigned programs or product domains.
Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.
Develop proofs-of-concept and prototypes to explore and demonstrate solution options.
Make critical design decisions supporting: Availability
Scalability
Reliability
Performance
Cost efficiency
Adaptability
Conduct architecture and design reviews to ensure alignment with standards and best practices.
Delivery & Execution Support
Collaborate with Delivery Managers, Product Owners, and Engineering teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Decompose architecture into implementable technical workstreams.
Identify technical risks early and define mitigation strategies.
Cloud & Modern Engineering Practices
Lead adoption of modern engineering practices including: Microservices architecture
API-first design
Event-driven systems
DevOps and CI/CD automation
Containerization using Docker and Kubernetes
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with key stakeholders including: Product Management
Software Engineering
On-Prem and Cloud Infrastructure teams
Cybersecurity and Compliance
Portfolio and Delivery
Communicate technical architecture and decisions effectively to both technical and business stakeholders.
Governance & Technical Excellence
Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture, security, and regulatory standards.
Drive performance optimization and operational excellence.
Lead technical debt management and system modernization initiatives.
Promote architectural best practices and continuous improvement across engineering teams.
8–12+ years of software engineering experience.
3–5+ years in technical leadership or solution architecture roles.
Strong expertise in: Distributed systems architecture
API design and definition (OpenAPI Specification)
Integration design
Logical data modeling
Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Microservices
Event-driven architecture
Modernization and re-architecting monolithic applications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Front-end design and development.
Knowledge of domain-driven design (DDD).
Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
Exposure to enterprise integration patterns.
Cloud platform certifications (AWS, Azure)
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
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Worksite address
aurora, CO, 80012, US
Who can apply
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