Strategic Solution Architect

Role Summary

Strategic Solution Architect based in Morristown, NJ. Lead the definition of next-generation architecture patterns and reference architectures, driving modernization across the enterprise. Design and establish enterprise integration patterns to shift from file-based to API and event-driven architectures, ensuring scalable, secure connectivity and alignment with enterprise standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition of next-generation architecture patterns and reference architectures, driving consistency and modernization across the enterprise
• Design and establish enterprise integration patterns that enable the shift from file-based to API and event-driven architectures, improving interoperability and reducing complexity
• Architect and evolve a standardized integration framework that accelerates delivery, promotes reuse, and ensures scalable, secure connectivity across systems and teams
• Ensure solution designs meet enterprise standards for scalability, resilience, security, and compliance while promoting simplification and reuse
• Collaborate with business and technology leaders to translate integration needs into scalable, future-ready architectural solutions
• Mentor and guide teams on integration best practices, patterns, and technologies to build capability and ensure consistent implementation
• Continuously assess the integration and technology landscape to identify opportunities for optimization, consolidation, and innovation that drive business value
• Act as a trusted advisor and thought leader, promoting architectural excellence and innovation across the organization

Qualifications

• Required: Over 10 years of proven experience in architecture, with deep expertise in enterprise integration patterns, API design, and event-driven architecture
• Required: Strong background delivering scalable solution designs across complex enterprise environments

Skills

• Required: Skilled at guiding cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Required: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value and outcomes
• Required: Strong facilitator, experienced in leading collaborative design sessions and workshops with diverse stakeholders
• Required: Hands-on experience with integration platforms such as TIBCO BusinessWorks, MuleSoft, Informatica Cloud, or similar technologies
• Required: Expertise in enterprise messaging systems (TIBCO EMS, RabbitMQ) and event streaming platforms (Kafka)
• Required: Proficient with API gateways and API security standards
• Required: Knowledge of enterprise file transfer solutions (Axway TransferCFT and related)
• Required: Experience integrating cloud services and platforms, particularly AWS data services (S3, Lambda, Glue)
• Required: Strong understanding of data integration patterns, ETL/ELT processes, and data pipeline architectures
• Required: Familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to the pharmaceutical industry, including GxP, SOX, and data privacy

Education

• Bachelors required, Masters preferred
• Professional certifications in relevant technologies, cloud platforms, or architecture frameworks preferred