Software Solutions Architect

Job Title: Software Solutions ArchitectJob Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid)Job Type: ContractJob Description:Design scalable microservices and distributed systemsLead modernization from monolithic to microservices architectureBuild event-driven solutions using tools like KafkaDefine APIs and integration patterns (REST, OpenAPI, etc.)Work on cloud platforms like AWS and AzureUse Docker and Kubernetes for containerizationImplement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practicesEnsure system performance, security, and reliabilityProvide technical leadership and support to teams Requirement:10+ years in software development/architecture7+ years with microservices & event-driven architectureStrong Java and Spring Boot experienceExperience with AWS and/or AzureHands-on with Docker and KubernetesExperience with Kafka or similar messaging toolsKnowledge of DDD, CQRS, Saga patterns, and API design Preferred Skills:Experience in large enterprise/government projectsCloud certifications (AWS/Azure)Experience with data pipelines (ETL/ELT)