The Solution Architect will support Barrow Wise's State of Illinois project and perform the following duties: - Design cutting-edge solutions that harness the power of our tech stack: Java, J2EE, SQL Server, ESB, JBOSS, Spring, Hibernate, Node JS, Angular JS, and View JS. - Describe the structure, characteristics, behavior, and other aspects of the software to project stakeholders. - Establish project features, development phases, and comprehensive solution requirements that guide the team throughout the development lifecycle. - Develop a solution playbook that details implementation strategies, architecture, workflows, and APIs. - Work closely with stakeholders to refine requirements and secure buy-in, fostering a team spirit to drive projects forward. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement software solutions. - Participate in code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal application performance. - Develop and maintain documentation related to application development and changes. - Ensure best practices in software development are followed, including code quality and security. - Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from planning to deployment and maintenance. - Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends. - Work remotely, or in Chicago, IL/Rockville, MD An ideal candidate has the following: - U.S. Citizenship - Bachelor's degree - Eight years of experience as a Solution Architect - Eight years designing solutions with Java, J2EE, SQL Server, etc. - A passion for problem-solving and a commitment to quality - Ability to work independently and meet deadlines