Emerald Resource Group
Solutions Architect Engineer
Designs and implements secure, scalable backend systems and cloud architecture for enterprise platforms using AWS, Java, and microservices, while ensuring compliance and guiding modernization efforts.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Richfield, OHTech Stack: AWS | Java | Microservices | Cloud...
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Architecture
- Posted
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Solutions Architect EngineerLocation: Richfield, OH
Tech Stack: AWS | Java | Microservices | Cloud Architecture
Overview
My client is seeking a strategic, technically deep Solutions Architect Engineer to drive enterprise transformation across their core platforms. This role is for a systems thinker who thrives at the intersection of modern architecture, scalability, and security. If you’re motivated by solving complex infrastructure challenges and shaping the technical direction of business-critical systems, this role offers a meaningful leadership path.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture and implementation of secure, scalable backend systems
- Design modular APIs, microservices, and integration frameworks aligned with long-term platform goals
- Embed compliance standards (HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI) directly into system design
- Guide containerization, DevOps pipelines, and cloud-native deployments on AWS
- Drive modernization initiatives across legacy infrastructure
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Security, Product, and Operations teams
- Contribute to architectural planning for AI/ML integration
- Mentor developers, championing clean code and system reliability best practices
What You Bring
- 10+ years in software development; 3+ years in enterprise architecture or solutions engineering
- Strong command of Java and backend system design
- Expertise in cloud architecture (AWS preferred), infrastructure as code, and CI/CD automation
- Proven ability to design secure systems in regulated environments
- Deep understanding of distributed systems, REST APIs, and event-driven architectures
- Experience with container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/ECS)
- Familiarity with messaging queues like Kafka or RabbitMQ
- Comfort with both relational (MySQL) and NoSQL databases
- Strong communication skills and the ability to influence at multiple levels
Why This Role
- Leadership-level impact on enterprise architecture and system strategy
- Work that blends complex engineering challenges with meaningful industry impact
- Strong benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- Fast-paced, team-oriented environment focused on modern tech and forward momentum