Solution Architect

Job Title: Solution Architect

Location: Chicago IL, or Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $87/hr $91/hr (W2)

Job ID: 406453

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Solution Architect to join our dynamic team and lead the JMS program. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in integration architecture, API-first and event-driven design, cloud, and applied AI and a proven ability to deliver complex solutions across the full lifecycle from design through go live.

Responsibilities:

• Lead solution architecture and technical design with focus on scalability, reliability, security, and standards alignment.


• Own end-to-end technical delivery across design, build, test, deployment, and post go-live stabilization.


• Define and govern API-first and event-driven architectures.


• Incorporate AI-enabled capabilities into solution designs for automation, intelligent routing, data enrichment, analytics, and operational insights.


• Partner with development, DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to drive execution.


• Provide hands-on technical guidance and troubleshooting.


• Collaborate with offshore delivery teams and provide clear designs, documentation, and technical oversight.


• Support migration and modernization initiatives, including legacy transitions.


• Serve as a technical liaison, translating business needs into well-architected solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of IT experience with 5+ years as a Solution Architect or Senior Technical Lead.


• Proven delivery across design, build, test, and go-live.


• Hands-on experience with API gateways (Mulesoft preferred) and event-driven systems such as Solace, Kafka, or MQ.


• Expertise designing secure, PII-aware architectures including data masking/unmasking and encryption in transit and at rest.


• AI experience integrating AI/ML services for automation, data analysis, decision support, or operational intelligence with knowledge of model integration patterns, data needs, and governance.


• Cloud experience (AWS preferred) and close collaboration with DevOps teams.


• Hands-on approach and readiness to troubleshoot.


• Experience in hybrid onsite/offshore delivery models and migration or modernization efforts.

Preferred Skills:

• Applying AI to integration platforms, messaging workflows, or operational monitoring.


• Familiarity with data pipelines and analytics for AI solutions.


• Experience in regulated environments with strong data governance requirements.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.


• Opportunities for growth with global clients.


• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.


• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.