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Solution Architect

UST Global
3.7(1049)
👥10k+
Product/Program/Architecture/Operations
Richmond, VA
$123k - $185k
1 month ago
🤖 AI-First🛠️ Cursor-friendly🌍 Remote💻 Open Source
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Explicitly calls out vibe coding with modern IDEs (Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot) and AI agents, and emphasizes AI-first SDLC and development automation.

About the Role

The Solution Architect will lead technical design and architecture for large-scale web and mobile applications, engage directly with customers to gather requirements, evaluate technologies, and drive adoption of modern DevOps and AI-enabled development practices. The role emphasizes system design, microservices, cloud and container platforms, and mentoring teams to deliver enterprise solutions.

Job Description

Role

A Solution Architect responsible for defining application scope and objectives, supervising technical and functional specifications, and maintaining active relationships with customers to gather and validate business requirements. The role includes leading technology evaluations, proofs-of-concept, and ensuring alignment of enterprise systems with broader business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead requirements gathering and review design proposals with business stakeholders.
  • Prioritize projects and make trade-offs for enterprise system changes aligned to business goals.
  • Lead technology evaluations and participate in proof-of-concept efforts.
  • Own the change request process and coordinate cross-team implementation and communication.
  • Define application scope and supervise preparation of technical and functional specifications.
  • Mentor and drive teams to achieve results; provide hands-on development and troubleshooting support as needed.
  • Promote and lead adoption of modern DevOps automation and AI-enabled development practices.

Requirements

  • BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with multi-database and multi-language environments.
  • Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in object-oriented design.
  • Experience with EKS container platform and public cloud platforms such as AWS.
  • Architecture and hands-on development experience with web technologies (JavaScript, AngularJS, NodeJS, Java, CSS, HTML).
  • Experience designing large mobile applications using React Native.
  • Experience with microservices-based APIs and Service Mesh design/architecture.
  • Experience implementing and leading DevOps process automation using tools such as Bitbucket, Bamboo, SonarQube, and Checkmarx.
  • Familiarity with SAFe Agile practices and tools like JIRA and Agilecraft.
  • Experience with test automation tools and practices (qTest, WebDriverIO, LambdaTest).
  • Experience implementing instrumentation and monitoring (Splunk, DataDog, Instana).
  • Preferred: experience with vibe coding using modern IDEs and AI assistants (Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot) and AI-first SDLC/automation.

Location & Compensation

  • Role Location: Remote
  • Compensation Range: $123,000 - $185,000 per year

Benefits

  • Paid vacation (minimum 10 days per year) and paid sick leave (6 days per year, pro-rated as applicable)
  • 10 paid holidays, paid bereavement leave, and jury duty leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents (US)
  • Company-paid basic life insurance, accidental death & disability insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits
  • Optional voluntary short-term disability, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Tech Stack

EKSAWSJavaScriptAngularJSNodeJSJavaCSSHTMLReact NativeMicroservicesService MeshBitbucketBambooSonarQubeCheckmarxSAFeJIRAAgilecraftqTestWebDriverIOLambdaTestSplunkDataDogInstanaCursorWindsurfGitHub Copilot

Skills

Solution ArchitectureRequirements GatheringStakeholder ManagementTechnical LeadershipMentoringProject PrioritizationTechnical EvaluationChange ManagementSystem DesignDevOps PracticesAgile (SAFe)Test AutomationMonitoring & ObservabilityTroubleshootingCommunication

Experience Level

Senior

Salary

USD 123,000 - 185,000/year

Employment Type

Full-time

Benefits

  • Remote
  • Minimum 10 days paid vacation per year
  • 6 days paid sick leave per year (pro-rated for new hires)
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Paid bereavement leave
  • Jury duty leave
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Medical insurance (US)
  • Dental insurance (US)
  • Vision insurance (US)
  • Company-paid basic life insurance
  • Accidental death and disability insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability benefits
  • Optional voluntary short-term disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)