Solutions ArchitectGenesis10 is currently seeking a Solutions Architect for a direct hire position with a Manufacturing and Retail organization located in Cedar Park, TX.As a member of the Enterprise Architecture team, the Solutions Architect meticulously crafts technological solutions that align with the organization's desired business capabilities. This role carries high accountability for collaborating closely with product owners to design solutions that are highly scalable, exceptionally reliable, easily maintainable, secure, and cost-efficient.Responsibilities:Design and architect solutions that align with IT strategy and business objectives while considering technical and non-technical implications and trade-offsDefine target state technology architecture and roadmapsAid in the technology selection process by assessing and evaluating various technologiesPromote the advancement, adoption, and steadfast execution of architectural principles and standardsEngage in the development of proof of concepts (POCs), prototypes, and the implementation of diverse design patternsCollaborate with product owners to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutionsProvide technical guidance and expertise to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practicesCreate and maintain comprehensive documentation of solution architecture, design, architectural decisions, and implementation guidelinesAddress technical challenges and solve complex problems that may arise during the development and implementation of solutionsDemonstrate a strong commitment to continuous learning with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovative solutionsRequirements:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field; or equivalent combination of education/experience5 years' experience defining, designing and building large scale technical solution architecture or similar workEngineering experience in building scaled, secure and resilient solutions both on-premises and in the cloudExperience in enterprise solution architecture rolesDemonstrated proficiency and practical experience with Enterprise Architecture principles, prevalent frameworks, data, system and process modelingDesired skills:Formal software engineering concepts training and/or certificationsKnowledge and experience building domain-driven design service architectureKnowledge and experience in API gateways, service mesh, GraphQLExperience with application containerization and orchestration, such as Docker and KubernetesExperience with hyperscaler clouds like AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCIExperience with programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript or web application frameworks like ReactExperience with streaming technologies like Kafka streams, ksqlDB, or Flink on Kafka brokerPay range: $150,000 - $215,000 per year Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.