Kforce Inc
Microservices Solutions Architect
Kforce Inc, Maryland Heights, Missouri, United States, 63043
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Base pay range $52.23/hr - $59.27/hr
Responsibilities
Design and guide solutions within a large-scale microservices-based ecosystem supporting ordering and mobile platforms
Own and influence API and integration architecture across multiple dependent systems and services
Evaluate complex system interactions holistically to ensure scalability, reliability, and minimal downstream impact
Define and maintain REST API contracts, including authoring and reviewing Swagger/OpenAPI specifications
Partner closely with engineering, product, and platform teams to drive architectural decisions and standards
Confidently communicate and defend architectural recommendations in opinionated, high‑pressure forums
Support multiple concurrent initiatives, adjusting priorities and direction as business needs evolve
Help strengthen and extend architectural best practices within the mobile domain while supporting ordering‑related initiatives
Act as a technical voice and advocate for platform stability, agent experience, and long‑term system health
Requirements
Proven experience operating as a Solutions Architect or Senior Engineer in complex, distributed systems
Strong Java experience, ideally within Spring Boot‑based environments
Hands‑on experience designing, documenting, and consuming RESTful APIs
Deep understanding of microservices architecture and microservices design paradigms
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and confidently with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Comfortable working in high‑visibility, high‑pressure environments with frequent change
Willingness to challenge assumptions, raise concerns, and advocate for sound architectural decisions
Preferred Skills
Experience working in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
Exposure to large enterprise platforms with extensive internal integrations
Familiarity with API governance, versioning strategies, and integration best practices
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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Base pay range $52.23/hr - $59.27/hr
Responsibilities
Design and guide solutions within a large-scale microservices-based ecosystem supporting ordering and mobile platforms
Own and influence API and integration architecture across multiple dependent systems and services
Evaluate complex system interactions holistically to ensure scalability, reliability, and minimal downstream impact
Define and maintain REST API contracts, including authoring and reviewing Swagger/OpenAPI specifications
Partner closely with engineering, product, and platform teams to drive architectural decisions and standards
Confidently communicate and defend architectural recommendations in opinionated, high‑pressure forums
Support multiple concurrent initiatives, adjusting priorities and direction as business needs evolve
Help strengthen and extend architectural best practices within the mobile domain while supporting ordering‑related initiatives
Act as a technical voice and advocate for platform stability, agent experience, and long‑term system health
Requirements
Proven experience operating as a Solutions Architect or Senior Engineer in complex, distributed systems
Strong Java experience, ideally within Spring Boot‑based environments
Hands‑on experience designing, documenting, and consuming RESTful APIs
Deep understanding of microservices architecture and microservices design paradigms
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and confidently with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Comfortable working in high‑visibility, high‑pressure environments with frequent change
Willingness to challenge assumptions, raise concerns, and advocate for sound architectural decisions
Preferred Skills
Experience working in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
Exposure to large enterprise platforms with extensive internal integrations
Familiarity with API governance, versioning strategies, and integration best practices
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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