Local Java Architect with microservices

Job ID: MI-157857 (99490428) Hybrid/Local (Lansing ONLY) Java Architect (AWS/5 pages resume/15+) with microservices, Spring Boot, RESTful/OpenAPI/gRPC, AWS/Azure, Jenkins/GitHub/Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift, Kafka/RabbitMQ/IBM MQ, DDD/DLQ/CQRS/Saga, ETL/ELT, OAuth2/mTLS, Splunk/Dynatrace/AppDynamics experience Location: Lansing, MI (DTMB) Duration: 12 Months – Hybrid Work Schedule (Non-Negotiable): There is no remote-only option Required onsite days- Wednesdays and Thursdays Remote eligible days- Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays The resource must meet these requirements from the beginning – Candidates must be local to the Lansing, Michigan area (within 90 miles) at time of submission. This requirement is non-negotiable Required Qualifications: • 10+ years of experience in software engineering and solution architecture roles • 7+ years of demonstrated experience designing and implementing microservices and event driven architectures • 7+ years of strong expertise with Java and Spring Boot (or similar frameworks), RESTful APIs, and distributed systems • 7+ years of hands on experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure, including Docker and Kubernetes • Proven experience with Kafka or other messaging platforms, including enterprise integration patterns • Solid understanding and practical application of DDD, CQRS, Saga patterns, and API design best practices • Experience with Kafka / messaging systems and integration patterns • Solid understanding of DDD, CQRS, Saga, and API design Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting large scale enterprise or government environments • AWS Certified Solutions Architect and/or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert • Experience working with data platforms and ETL/ELT pipelines • Hands on development experience is a plus to support technical decision making and solution guidance Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design and deliver scalable, cloud-native solutions using microservices and event-driven architectures. The role focuses on building resilient distributed systems, enabling enterprise modernization, and driving high-quality technical delivery across platforms. Job Responsibilities: • Design end-to-end architecture for scalable microservices and distributed systems • Drive monolith to microservices modernization using DDD and API-first principles • Architect event-driven systems using platforms like Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, and IBM MQ • Define and govern API contracts (REST, OpenAPI, gRPC) and integration patterns • Implement resilience patterns (circuit breaker, retries, DLQ, saga orchestration) • Design cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services • Lead containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes / Red Hat OpenShift • Establish CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub) • Design data pipelines, migration, and real-time integration solutions • Ensure NFRs – Scalability, performance, security (OAuth2, mTLS), and reliability • Implement observability (logging, monitoring, tracing – Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics) • Provide technical leadership, architecture governance, and design reviews Additional Notes: • Program Oversight: Provide oversight and coordination across the Child Support program, ensuring alignment across initiatives and project efforts • Initial Ramp‑Up: Participate in shadowing and knowledge transfer during the first few weeks to gain familiarity with systems, processes, and stakeholders • Cross‑Project Support: Work within a large team of 100+ employees, with flexibility to support and move between multiple projects as needed