Solution Architect

Onward Search is seeking a Solution Architect for a remote, long-term contract-to-hire role based in Hartford, CT, supporting a large healthcare client. The role involves designing architectural solutions for enterprise-scale applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leading key clinical and technical initiatives. This opportunity combines hands-on architecture with significant leadership responsibilities across various programs and projects.

Must Have

• Create architectural designs and lead architectural design for enterprise-scale applications and integrations.
• Collaborate with enterprise and clinical architecture teams to ensure alignment.
• Work with product teams to translate capabilities into architectural/technical designs.
• Guide technical leads and engineers across multiple projects.
• Act as the senior architect on major initiatives, including clinical programs.
• Provide architectural oversight and hands-on support throughout the development lifecycle.
• 10+ years in software engineering and architecture roles.
• Strong experience in Java, Python, Spring Boot, and front-end frameworks (Angular/JavaScript).
• Strong experience in understanding non-functional requirements (SLA, response time, real time, near real time, multi-threading).
• 5+ years of full stack development experience.
• 5+ years of SQL, NoSQL, Redis and any relevant database experience.
• 5+ years in cloud platforms (GCP/AWS), microservices, and API design.
• Experience with DevOps tools (Kubernetes, Jenkins, Docker, Git) and Kafka.
• Familiarity with AI/ML technologies, especially Generative AI and LLMs.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.

Good to Have

• Experience in healthcare domain.
• Full-stack development experience.
• Experience working with distributed teams across time zones.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning & Ongoing Training
• Education Reimbursement

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Solution Architect for a remote opportunity based in Hartford, CT. This is a long-term contract role with the possibility of converting to a permanent position, supporting our client, a large company in the healthcare industry.

In this role, you will design architectural solutions for enterprise-scale applications, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead key clinical and technical initiatives. This opportunity combines hands-on architecture with leadership responsibilities across programs and projects.

The application deadline for this role is 10/31/2025.

Automation Solution Architect Responsibilities:

• Create architectural designs and lead architectural design for enterprise-scale applications and integrations.
• Collaborate with enterprise and clinical architecture teams to ensure alignment.
• Work with product teams (owners, managers) to understand the capabilities being requested and translate them into architectural/technical designs.
• Guide technical leads and engineers across multiple projects.
• Act as the senior architect on major initiatives, including clinical programs.
• Provide architectural oversight and hands-on support throughout the development lifecycle.

Automation Solution Architect Qualifications:

• 10+ years in software engineering and architecture roles (technical lead, solution architect, enterprise architect).
• Strong experience in Java, Python, Spring Boot, and front-end frameworks (Angular/JavaScript).
• Strong experience in understanding non-functional requirements (SLA, response time, real time, near real time, multi-threading) and ability to create designs that meet the non-functional requirements.
• 5+ years of full stack development experience.
• 5+ years of SQL, NoSQL, Redis and any relevant database experience.
• 5+ years in cloud platforms (GCP/AWS), microservices, and API design.
• Experience with DevOps tools (Kubernetes, Jenkins, Docker, Git) and Kafka.
• Familiarity with AI/ML technologies, especially Generative AI and LLMs.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Experience in healthcare domain (preferred).
• Full-stack development experience (preferred).
• Experience working with distributed teams across time zones (preferred).

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning & Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.