Dimondale, MI – IT – DTMB – Agency Services – MSP – Software Solutions Architect – Senior Java Architect NEW

Please ensure you attach the Cover Sheet (attached), valid Right to Represent with hybrid work schedule acknowledged and confirmed by candidate, and the candidate’s resume with full legal first name, and last name ONLY. (Refer to Bid Submission Requirements). We request that resumes are kept to 4-5 pages, and your candidate may be rejected if this criteria is not met. Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced. If you would like to use a sub vendor, only 1 level deep, please use dotStaff Forms link:
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References are required for this position. Please include a separate attachment with your submission that includes 2-3 professional references. Each reference should include the name, email, phone number, and their position title/company name.

A LinkedIn link should be included at the top of the resume. If candidate does not have a LinkedIn, this should be noted at the top of the resume.

The State of Michigan is looking for a Software Solutions Architect
Max Bill Rate: $94.90/hour

Top Skills & Years of Experience:
• 12+ years of professional experience in software/application development, with strong expertise in Java and developing enterprise-level systems.
• 5+ years of experience in application architecture, designing large-scale, mission-critical systems.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in microservices architecture, containerization (e.g., Docker), and container orchestration (e.g., OpenShift or Kubernetes).
• Strong experience in designing multi-tier applications, distributed systems, and high-availability solutions.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, service integration patterns, CI/CD pipelines, and secure application design.
• Proven expertise in modern security protocols and authentication frameworks, including OAuth 2.0, SAML, OpenID Connect, and JSON Web Tokens (JWT), with hands-on experience implementing secure and scalable identity and access management solutions across distributed systems.

Clear and concise written and verbal communication is crucial to success and productivity in this role.

– Will close submissions on: 5/6/26
– Interview Process: In-person. Candidates MUST be available for an in-person interview. Interviews will likely be held on 5/11/26 and/or 5/12/26.
– Duration: 9 months
– Hybrid: Resource will be working a hybrid or fully in-person schedule. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, 2-5 days per week at the manager’s discretion. RTR verbiage must reflect this requirement.
– Local candidates ONLY. Candidates must be located within 2 hours of Dimondale, MI at time of submission.

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