Solution Architect

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to guide the technical direction of a cloud-native microservice architecture, streaming platform integrations, and modular front-end frameworks supporting millions of users across a large digital product portfolio. This is a highly visible, cross-functional role working directly with engineering leadership, product teams, DevOps, and development teams to establish architectural patterns that balance scalability, velocity, security, and maintainability across multiple platforms and product lines.

Our client is a leading national media and digital technology company reaching more than 100 million people monthly across web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television is transforming how media is delivered, consumed, and personalized across platforms. With a forward-thinking engineering organization investing heavily in AI-assisted development, cloud-native services, and modern architecture patterns, this organization is building the future of local media at scale.

Required Skills & Experience

Cloud-Native Application Design

Microservices / Distributed Systems Architecture

REST API Design / Event-Driven Architecture

Modern Front-End Architecture / Micro-Frontends

Identity Management / Authentication / Secure Authorization

CI/CD and Observability Strategy

DevOps Collaboration

Desired Skills & Experience 5+ years of progressive software engineering experience with 2+ years in architecture roles

BS or MS in Computer Science or related field

Prior experience in media, streaming, or subscription SaaS platforms

Experience modernizing legacy systems into scalable event-driven microservices

Strong leadership and communication skills across engineering, product, and business stakeholders

Passion for mentoring engineers and elevating team technical maturity

Self-starter comfortable balancing fast delivery timelines with long-term platform strategy

What You Will Be Doing 50% Architecture Design & Technical Leadership

30% Cross-Functional Collaboration

20% Mentorship & Engineering Excellence

100% Hands On

Daily Responsibilities Own high-level architecture and design for cloud-native applications across a large digital product portfolio

Lead design sessions with engineering, product, and leadership to define scalable, resilient, and maintainable solutions

Define API-first service designs supporting clear separation of concerns between front-end, back-end, and third-party integrations

Guide teams in modernizing legacy systems into scalable event-driven microservices

Provide leadership on modular micro-frontend patterns using scalable UI technologies

Collaborate closely with DevOps on CI/CD and observability strategy

Ensure security best practices are embedded into architectural design

Mentor senior engineers and drive technical excellence across the organization

Stay current with emerging cloud, streaming, and architectural trends

Benefits Medical Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield - two plan options)

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Fertility, Surrogacy and Adoption Assistance

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) + 9 Paid Holidays

401(k) with 100% match up to 4% - 100% vested from day one

9 Free Virtual Doctor Visits (Teladoc)

12 Free Annual Therapy Sessions (Spring Health)

Relocation Assistance Available

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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Specialization : Cloud Engineer