Vaco
Solution Architect
Vaco, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Vaco is partnering with a Scottsdale-based client in search of a Solution Architect to drive the transformation and modernization of their internal platforms, focusing on Java Spring Boot microservices and distributed systems. As a Solution Architect, you will engage with development teams to establish best practices, implement design patterns, and guide the architectural vision for a scalable, reliable system. You will play a vital role in hands-on solution design and in mentoring engineers, while also collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical issues and foster technical excellence across the organization. If you have expertise in distributed architectures and a passion for building high-performance systems, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Vision : Contribute to the development of technical strategies and roadmaps, aligning system design with business objectives and emerging technologies. Evaluate the impact and feasibility of integrating new tools, frameworks, or processes, with a focus on long-term success in distributed systems.
Standardization and Best Practices : Leverage expertise in Java Spring Boot and microservices architecture to create comprehensive technical documentation, reference models, and architectural standards that support consistency and scalability across projects.
Continuous Improvement : Address complex, system-wide challenges, driving performance enhancements and optimizing scalability in a distributed environment. This includes evaluating and implementing microservices best practices and patterns.
Technical Leadership : Provide mentorship and architectural guidance to both senior and junior engineers, reviewing code, and instilling best practices to elevate team capabilities in distributed systems and microservices.
Collaboration and Communication : Partner with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, product managers, and QA, to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring smooth collaboration and efficient problem-solving.Requirements:
Proven Experience : 7 years of experience in software engineering or enterprise-level development with a deep focus on Java Spring Boot, distributed systems, and microservices architecture.
Preferred Technical Knowledge :Strong background in Java Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and publish/subscribe patterns, ideally with experience in systems based on Kafka or other event-driven architectures.Proficiency with AWS or similar cloud platforms and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.Familiarity with twelve-factor app principles and distributed system design patterns.
Technical Proficiency : Skilled in implementing and supporting end-to-end microservices solutions, with a solid grasp of the operational and maintenance aspects critical to distributed systems.
Problem Solving Skills : Ability to address and solve complex technical issues with innovative, forward-thinking solutions.
Relationship Building : Proven ability to foster strong, positive relationships and influence teams towards collaborative, constructive partnerships across departments.If you are a driven Solution Architect with a deep understanding of microservices and distributed systems, connect with our team today to explore this dynamic opportunity!
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
California residents may access Vaco's HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .Residents of all other states may access our policies here .Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here .Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual's skill sets, experience and training;licensure and certification requirements;office location and other geographic considerations;other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Vision : Contribute to the development of technical strategies and roadmaps, aligning system design with business objectives and emerging technologies. Evaluate the impact and feasibility of integrating new tools, frameworks, or processes, with a focus on long-term success in distributed systems.
Standardization and Best Practices : Leverage expertise in Java Spring Boot and microservices architecture to create comprehensive technical documentation, reference models, and architectural standards that support consistency and scalability across projects.
Continuous Improvement : Address complex, system-wide challenges, driving performance enhancements and optimizing scalability in a distributed environment. This includes evaluating and implementing microservices best practices and patterns.
Technical Leadership : Provide mentorship and architectural guidance to both senior and junior engineers, reviewing code, and instilling best practices to elevate team capabilities in distributed systems and microservices.
Collaboration and Communication : Partner with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, product managers, and QA, to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring smooth collaboration and efficient problem-solving.Requirements:
Proven Experience : 7 years of experience in software engineering or enterprise-level development with a deep focus on Java Spring Boot, distributed systems, and microservices architecture.
Preferred Technical Knowledge :Strong background in Java Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and publish/subscribe patterns, ideally with experience in systems based on Kafka or other event-driven architectures.Proficiency with AWS or similar cloud platforms and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.Familiarity with twelve-factor app principles and distributed system design patterns.
Technical Proficiency : Skilled in implementing and supporting end-to-end microservices solutions, with a solid grasp of the operational and maintenance aspects critical to distributed systems.
Problem Solving Skills : Ability to address and solve complex technical issues with innovative, forward-thinking solutions.
Relationship Building : Proven ability to foster strong, positive relationships and influence teams towards collaborative, constructive partnerships across departments.If you are a driven Solution Architect with a deep understanding of microservices and distributed systems, connect with our team today to explore this dynamic opportunity!
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
California residents may access Vaco's HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .Residents of all other states may access our policies here .Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here .Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual's skill sets, experience and training;licensure and certification requirements;office location and other geographic considerations;other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.