[Hiring] Lead Solution Architect @Karsun Solutions, LLC

Role Description

We are seeking an exceptional Lead Solution Architect with deep expertise in application modernization, cloud-native architecture, and modern software development practices to drive the transformation of legacy applications using traditional architecture combined with low code application platforms (LCAP) and AI/ML technologies. This role serves as the technical visionary and hands-on architect who will create compelling end-state architectures, build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups, and lead the modernization journey from legacy systems to cloud-native, microservices-based solutions.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned technologist who balances strategic thinking with hands-on technical capabilities, can evangelize modern development practices including AI-assisted development tools, and excels at translating complex technical concepts for both business and technical audiences. You will collaborate closely with application architects, SRE managers, data architects, and business SMEs to deliver transformative outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Define and articulate the technical vision and multi-year roadmap for application development and modernization.
• Lead the design and implementation of modern, cloud-native application architectures leveraging microservices, API-first design, event-driven patterns, and containerization.
• Design, build, and deploy machine learning models and data pipelines to solve business problems utilizing Python.
• Design, build, and deploy business applications using low-code tools, AI, and automation.
• Drive consensus across cross-functional teams including application architects, SRE managers, data architects, business SMEs, development teams, and customer IT stakeholders.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership by writing code, building proofs-of-concept, developing prototypes, and conducting technical demonstrations.
• Champion and demonstrate the adoption of AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot.
• Lead technology evaluation and selection processes for application frameworks, development platforms, API gateways, integration tools, and supporting infrastructure.
• Design comprehensive API strategies and integration architectures.
• Establish and enforce security architecture principles and patterns.
• Partner with SRE managers to architect DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD automation, infrastructure-as-code patterns, and observability solutions.
• Facilitate architecture governance through design reviews, technical spikes, architecture decision records (ADRs), and collaborative sessions.
• Present technical strategies, architecture proposals, and modernization roadmaps to customer IT leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop architects and senior technical staff.
• Conduct hands-on demonstrations of modern development practices, architectural patterns, and emerging technologies.
• Define success metrics and architecture health indicators for modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with data architects to design data access patterns, caching strategies, and data integration approaches.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical field.
• 15+ years of software architecture and development experience with proven track record leading application modernization initiatives.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing microservices architectures, RESTful APIs, event-driven systems, and distributed application patterns at enterprise scale.
• 5+ years of cloud architecture experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP) including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), serverless computing, and cloud-native application development.
• Strong hands-on coding skills in modern programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or Go).
• Demonstrated experience building consensus and driving alignment across diverse technical and business stakeholder groups.
• Proven ability to create and articulate compelling technical visions, develop multi-year technology roadmaps, and gain buy-in for transformative architecture initiatives.
• Expert knowledge of API design principles, API management platforms, integration patterns, and service mesh architectures.
• Deep understanding of security architecture including authentication/authorization patterns.
• Experience with modern software development practices including DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, automated testing, and deployment automation.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring technical staff including architects, senior engineers, and development teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools including GitHub Copilot.
• Experience architecting and implementing applications for federal agencies.
• Experience implementing observability solutions including distributed tracing and centralized logging.
• Knowledge of data architecture patterns for microservices.
• Familiarity with machine learning operations (MLOps) and AI integration patterns.
• Experience with agile architecture practices.
• Professional certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF, or relevant cloud/architecture certifications.

Salary Range

The proposed salary range for this role is $185,000 to $205,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Location

To be considered for this role, you must reside in one of the following states: CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, MD, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, VA, WV.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We may consider candidates currently in H-1B status who are eligible for transfer.

Statement on AI and Hiring Process

At Karsun, we are committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. We do not use artificial intelligence to make decisions on candidates, scan resumes, or source potential hires.