Solutions Architect Jobs in San Jose | 3 to 12 Years

August 7, 2026 - By Cybotrix Technologies

Job Overview

Advance your career with exciting Solutions Architect Jobs in San Jose, one of the world’s leading technology and innovation hubs. Organizations are actively seeking experienced Solutions Architects who can bridge business objectives with modern technology solutions by designing scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise architectures.

This role is ideal for professionals with 3 to 12 years of experience in solution architecture, enterprise applications, cloud computing, software engineering, digital transformation, system integration, and technical consulting. You will collaborate with business stakeholders, engineering teams, product managers, and cloud specialists to deliver end-to-end technology solutions that improve business efficiency and accelerate digital innovation.

Candidates with expertise in cloud platforms, enterprise architecture, microservices, APIs, DevOps, cybersecurity, and modern software development practices are in high demand across multiple industries.

Job Title

Solutions Architect

Location: San Jose, California

Experience: 3 to 12 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Roles & Responsibilities

✔ Design scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise technology solutions aligned with business objectives.

✔ Gather business requirements and translate them into technical architecture and implementation strategies.

✔ Create end-to-end solution architecture for cloud, web, mobile, and enterprise applications.

✔ Design cloud-native solutions using AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

✔ Develop solution blueprints, architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and deployment strategies.

✔ Define application architecture using microservices, APIs, event-driven architecture, and distributed systems.

✔ Collaborate with software developers, DevOps engineers, infrastructure teams, security specialists, and business stakeholders.

✔ Evaluate existing systems and recommend modernization, migration, or optimization strategies.

✔ Design secure application architectures following cybersecurity and compliance best practices.

✔ Lead cloud migration initiatives from on-premises infrastructure to public or hybrid cloud environments.

✔ Review application designs to ensure scalability, reliability, availability, and maintainability.

✔ Define integration architecture using REST APIs, SOAP services, messaging systems, and middleware platforms.

✔ Support solution estimation, technical proposals, proof of concepts (POCs), and architecture reviews.

✔ Optimize application performance, infrastructure utilization, and cloud cost management.

✔ Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation best practices.

✔ Guide development teams on architectural standards, coding practices, and design principles.

✔ Identify technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

✔ Ensure solutions comply with enterprise governance, security, and regulatory standards.

✔ Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, technical reviews, and release planning.

✔ Mentor junior architects and engineering teams on modern architecture frameworks and cloud technologies.

✔ Evaluate emerging technologies to improve system scalability, security, and operational efficiency.

✔ Prepare technical documentation, architecture standards, and solution roadmaps.

Technical Skill Set

Category	Skills
Cloud Platforms	AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Hybrid Cloud
Solution Architecture	Enterprise Architecture, Solution Design, Application Architecture, Cloud Architecture
Programming	Java, C#, Python, Node.js, Go, .NET
Frameworks	Spring Boot, .NET Core, Node.js, React, Angular
API Technologies	REST API, SOAP, GraphQL, API Gateway, OpenAPI
Microservices	Microservices Architecture, Service Mesh, Event-Driven Architecture
Containers	Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon ECS, Amazon EKS, OpenShift
DevOps	Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD
Infrastructure as Code	Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible
Databases	Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB
Integration	Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, MuleSoft, Apache Camel
Networking	TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, Load Balancers, CDN, Firewalls
Security	IAM, OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect, Zero Trust, Encryption
Monitoring	Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, CloudWatch, Splunk
Operating Systems	Linux, Windows Server, Unix
Version Control	Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
Architecture Frameworks	TOGAF, UML, ArchiMate, Design Patterns
CI/CD	Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Release Automation
Testing	Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Performance Testing
Compliance	ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, NIST
Collaboration	Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, Slack

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
3 to 12 years of experience in Solution Architecture, Software Engineering, Technical Consulting, or Enterprise Application Development.
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and software design patterns.
Experience designing scalable cloud-native applications and distributed systems.
Hands-on knowledge of AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
Experience with API design, system integration, and microservices architecture.
Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code.
Knowledge of networking, cloud security, authentication, and access management.
Excellent analytical, architectural, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation abilities.
Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments.

Preferred Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Google Professional Cloud Architect Certification
TOGAF Certification
Kubernetes Certification (CKA or CKAD)
Experience with enterprise digital transformation projects.
Experience leading cloud migration initiatives.
Knowledge of AI, Machine Learning, and Generative AI architecture.
Experience with SaaS, ERP, CRM, or enterprise application platforms.
Familiarity with FinOps and cloud cost optimization.
Experience in solution consulting and client-facing technical discussions.
Multi-cloud architecture experience is highly preferred.

Desired Soft Skills

Leadership
Solution-Oriented Thinking
Critical Thinking
Analytical Skills
Problem Solving
Communication Skills
Stakeholder Management
Client Consulting
Technical Presentation
Decision Making
Strategic Planning
Team Collaboration
Innovation
Adaptability
Time Management
Project Ownership
Documentation Skills
Negotiation Skills
Mentoring
Continuous Learning