Salary: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 Annually
Location : Aurora, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: IT
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/15/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Solutions Architect responsible for designing scalable technology solutions that align to the architectural vision and bridge architecture strategy and execution, ensuring that system designs are technically sound, aligned with business objectives, and successfully implemented through engineering teams. The ideal candidate combines deep architectural expertise with practical hands-on knowledge, to guide teams from solution conception through production deployment and operational stability.
Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Design

• Design end-to-end technical solutions aligned with business goals and enterprise architecture standards.
• Define system architecture across:
  • Application services
  • APIs and integrations
  • Data architecture
  • Cloud infrastructure
  • Security and scalability requirements
• Produce key architecture artifacts including:
  • Solution architecture diagrams
  • Integration patterns
  • Data flow diagrams
  • Non-functional requirement definitions
• Evaluate technology options and recommend appropriate platforms, frameworks, and tools.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the primary technical leader for assigned programs or product domains.

• Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Develop proofs-of-concept and prototypes to explore and demonstrate solution options.
• Make critical design decisions supporting:
  • Availability
  • Scalability
  • Reliability
  • Performance
  • Cost efficiency
  • Adaptability
• Conduct architecture and design reviews to ensure alignment with standards and best practices.

Delivery & Execution Support

• Collaborate with Delivery Managers, Product Owners, and Engineering teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Decompose architecture into implementable technical workstreams.
• Identify technical risks early and define mitigation strategies.

Cloud & Modern Engineering Practices

• Lead adoption of modern engineering practices including:
  • Microservices architecture
  • API-first design
  • Event-driven systems
  • DevOps and CI/CD automation
  • Containerization using Docker and Kubernetes

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with key stakeholders including:
  • Product Management
  • Software Engineering
  • On-Prem and Cloud Infrastructure teams
  • Cybersecurity and Compliance
  • Portfolio and Delivery
  • Communicate technical architecture and decisions effectively to both technical and business stakeholders.

Governance & Technical Excellence

• Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture, security, and regulatory standards.
• Drive performance optimization and operational excellence.
• Lead technical debt management and system modernization initiatives.
• Promote architectural best practices and continuous improvement across engineering teams.

Typical Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of software engineering experience.
• 3-5+ years in technical leadership or solution architecture roles.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Distributed systems architecture
  • API design and definition (OpenAPI Specification)
  • Integration design
  • Logical data modeling
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Microservices
  • Event-driven architecture
  • Modernization and re-architecting monolithic applications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Front-end design and development.
• Knowledge of domain-driven design (DDD).
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Exposure to enterprise integration patterns.
• Cloud platform certifications (AWS, Azure)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.

2026 E470 Public Highway Authority Summary of Benefits

E470 Public Highway Authority provides a competitive, comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, financial stability, professional development, and overall well-being.

Medical & Prescription Plan: 3 plan options to choose from

• United Healthcare Low-Deductible Plan (PPO4)
  • Coverage plans for employee, spouse and/or dependents (100% PHA-paid)
  • No monthly premium for employees
  • Plan is eligible for an employee funded Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Kaiser Permanente No-Deductible Plan (KP-HMO 45)
  • Coverage plans for employee, spouse and/or dependents (100% PHA-paid)
  • No monthly premium for employees
  • Plan is eligible for an employee funded Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• United Healthcare High-Deductible Plan (HDHP5)
  • The Authority will cover 90% of the plan premiums.
  • The Authority will fully fund the employee HSA Account

Plan

Employee Monthly Premium

HSA Employer Contribution

Employee Only

$56.00

$4,400

Couple

$118.00

$8,750

EE w/child

$93.00

$8,750

Family

$160.00

$8,750
Dental Plan: Delta Dental

• Coverage for employee, spouse and dependents (100% PHA-paid)

Vision Plan: VSP

• Coverage for employee, spouse and dependents (100% PHA-paid)

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

• Life Insurance coverage for employees at two times annual salary (100% PHA-paid)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability for employee at 2/3 of salary (100% PHA-paid)

Employee Assistance Plan

• EAP for employees and dependents (100% PHA paid)
• The Employee Assistance Program provides confidential support for counseling, personal matters, financial issues, and family challenges.
• Modern Health & All One Health - 6 counseling sessions per year, per incident

Retirement Plans

• International City Management Association (ICMA)
• PHA employees are eligible to participate in three retirement plans:

Plan Type

Participation

Vesting

Percentage

401(a)

Automatic

100% upon enrollment

10%

401(a)

Mandatory

100% at hire

6.2% each from employer & employee

457

Voluntary

100% upon enrollment

Employer match up to $3,000

ROTH

Voluntary

Employee only

Employee election; post-tax
Time Off

• PTO is a combination of Sick & Personal Leave
• Employees may accumulate up to a maximum of 500 PTO hours

Length of Service

PTO Earned

One month through four years

16 Hours for each full month of service

Four years, one month through nine years

18 Hours for each full month of service

Over nine years

20 Hours for each full month of service
Paid Holidays

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day

• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• Float (Executive Director designated

Toll Reimbursement

• All commuting and business-related tolls

Professional Development

• Employees have access to paid professional development opportunities, including workshops, conferences, training programs, and certifications.
• Work directly with your manager to identify opportunities and budget allocations.

01

Do you currently live in the State of Colorado or are you able to relocate at your own expense?

• Currently live in the State of Colorado
• Able to relocate at my own expense
• Do not currently live in Colorado and am unable to relocate.

02

How many years of professional software engineering experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 5 years of experience
• More than 5 years but less than 8 years of experience
• More than 8 years but less than 12 years of experience
• 12+ years of experience

03

Do you have at least 3 years of experience in technical leadership or solution architecture roles?

• Yes
• No

04

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree

Required Question