Solutions Architect

Step Up For Students

Solutions Architect designing and delivering scalable integration solutions for Step Up For Students. Collaborating with teams to drive innovation in API and microservices architecture.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in API, SOA, and Microservices architecture, with a strong focus on integration solutions and best practices. Proven ability to mentor teams and drive innovation while collaborating with cross-functional partners and third-party vendors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

API DevelopmentService-Oriented ArchitectureMicroservices ArchitectureCloud Integration (Azure/AWS/GCP)Software Development Leadership

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Hard Skills

Integration SolutionsArchitectural PrinciplesDesign PatternsAutomation SystemsScalable Architecture

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCollaborationMentoringCommunicationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Open-Source TechnologiesPOC AnalysisSWOT Analysis

Industry Keywords

Technical ExpertiseBusiness ProcessesIntegration LayerSelf-Service EnablementCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides domain specific technical expertise and leadership to develop integration solutions spanning business processes, platforms and environments.
Generates conceptual/logical architectures, system documents and risk assessments by collaborating with other Architects in the Enterprise.
Drives innovation through API, SOA and Microservices.
Shapes and defines the API objectives for a sizeable tech environment ensuring API best practice, API service governance and delivering integration self-service enablement assets.
Supports application teams in utilizing the integration layer and SOA best practices effectively to facilitate speed to delivery of business capabilities.
Develops, improves, validates, and uses tools to improve both the effectiveness and efficiency of architectural efforts.
Understands and applies knowledge of products, technologies, and business to build solutions to solve problems at scale.
Partners with 3rd party vendors to integrate capabilities as required by the solution under development.
Performs POC and SWOT analysis of technology and architecture practices.
Builds credibility through relationships with team members and cross functional partners.
Effectively articulates complex technical issues to the team, stakeholders and business owners.
Mentors engineering team members in software development and architectural principles, patterns, processes and practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated success and a proven track record in professional/life experience in specific job functions, projects, or industries.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related technical field or 10 years equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience in software or infrastructure development domain with emphasis on utilizing design patterns and architectural principles to ensure the timely delivery of quality solutions.
2+ years of experience taking a lead role in the successful delivery of complex software and automation systems.
Any experience integrating open-source technologies in high volume production environments with Azure and/or AWS/GCP.
Proven knowledge of service-oriented architecture/Cloud.
Experience developing/designing a scalable microservices architecture and full-stack development.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA, FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Accounts.
Competitive 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future.
Remote work options and unique time-off programs including 14 paid holidays, Care and Parental Leave, and our Flexible Leave policy.
Mentorship programs, management training, and professional development opportunities.
Dedicated coaching team to help you succeed, and employee-led committees to shape our workplace.