Solution Architect

About Bramcolm, LLC

Founded in 2003, Bramcolm, LLC has been at the forefront of IT solutions for two decades, consistently delivering innovative technology services to clients across diverse industries. With a strong presence in Indianapolis, IN, Bramcolm has built a reputation for excellence in the IT services and consulting industry.

At Bramcolm, we are committed to leveraging advanced technologies and architectural best practices to solve complex business challenges for our clients. We work closely with organizations to understand their unique needs and tailor our services accordingly. We value creativity, technical excellence, collaborative problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering measurable business value.

Position Summary

The Bramcolm team is seeking a Solution Architect who will collaborate with diverse stakeholders to design, prototype, and evaluate highly scalable solutions for mission-critical systems. We’re looking for a collaborative problem-solver who values input from others and can communicate complex technical topics with clarity across diverse teams.

The ideal candidate brings creativity, efficiency, and leadership to solution design, while also mentoring others and delivering measurable business value. If your best days include delivering innovative solutions to challenging problems, and you want to contribute to evolving and transforming technologies and processes across multiple industries—this is the job for you!

Given our support for clients across various sectors including energy, finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and government, you will have the opportunity to engage in diverse, complex projects. This variety demands exceptional flexibility, strategic thinking, and the ability to quickly understand new business domains and technical landscapes.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Architecture Leadership

• Partner with engineers, business leaders, and operations teams to design solutions that meet critical operational and business requirements
• Shape and guide the architecture vision for client engagements, creating practical roadmaps that balance innovation with operational needs
• Design secure, scalable, and resilient solutions that support organizational objectives and long-term sustainability
• Translate business requirements into comprehensive technical architectures
• Make strategic technology decisions that align with business goals and industry best practices

Prototyping & Innovation

• Build and share prototypes and proofs-of-concept that bring new ideas to life
• Evaluate emerging technologies and their applicability to client challenges
• Conduct technical spikes to validate architectural approaches
• Demonstrate feasibility and value of proposed solutions through working examples
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to leverage new technologies and methodologies

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Coach teams on cloud-ready and data-driven practices, helping them adopt modern tools and approaches
• Guide engineering teams so that architecture translates into working, scalable solutions
• Bridge the gap between vision and execution through hands-on technical leadership
• Mentor developers and junior architects on architectural principles and best practices
• Foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

• Communicate and simplify complex architectural designs for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Use visual models, diagrams, and clear storytelling to convey architectural concepts
• Collaborate with peers, vendors, and client teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Facilitate architecture review sessions and design discussions
• Build consensus among diverse stakeholders on architectural direction

Modern Technology Practices

• Connect architecture to real-world delivery through modern tools including CI/CD pipelines, cloud services, and development platforms
• Ensure alignment with technology standards, governance frameworks, and security requirements
• Apply hands-on experience with programming languages and modern development practices
• Promote DevOps culture and practices across development teams
• Design for observability, maintainability, and operational excellence

Enterprise Architecture

• Contribute to enterprise architecture strategy and roadmap development
• Ensure solution architectures align with broader enterprise architecture principles
• Document architectural decisions, patterns, and standards
• Support architecture governance processes
• Balance technical debt management with feature delivery

Required Qualifications

Experience & Expertise

• Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in software engineering and solution/enterprise architecture
• Proven track record of shaping and delivering modern technology solutions in production environments
• Strong design and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges
• Background in solving architecture challenges within complex, regulated, or mission-critical environments such as:
  
  • Energy and utilities
  • Financial services
  • Healthcare
  • Telecommunications
  • Government and public sector
  • Or similar high-stakes industries

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience connecting architecture to real-world delivery through:
  
  • Modern CI/CD tools and practices (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab)
  • Programming languages (Java, C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar)
  • Cloud services and platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
  • Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Microservices and distributed systems architectures
• Strong understanding of:
  
  • Cloud-native architecture patterns
  • API design and integration patterns
  • Data architecture and data management strategies
  • Security architecture and secure design principles
  • Scalability and performance optimization
  • High availability and disaster recovery

Architecture Capabilities

• Ability to design solutions across multiple technology domains (applications, data, infrastructure, integration)
• Experience with architecture frameworks and modeling approaches
• Understanding of enterprise architecture principles and patterns
• Capability to evaluate technology options and make informed recommendations
• Skills in creating architecture diagrams, documentation, and decision records

Communication & Leadership

• Exceptional communication skills with ability to simplify complex architectural concepts
• Talent for bridging vision with execution and translating strategy into actionable plans
• Visual communication abilities using diagrams, models, and architectural representations
• Strong collaborative skills with ability to work effectively across diverse teams
• Mentorship capabilities to develop technical talent and elevate team capabilities

Professional Qualities

• Commitment to ongoing learning and staying current with technology trends
• Strategic thinking balanced with pragmatic problem-solving
• Customer-focused mindset with emphasis on delivering business value
• Adaptability to work across different industries and business domains
• Strong judgment in balancing competing priorities and constraints

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical field

Certifications

• Cloud architecture certifications such as:
  
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
  • Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Enterprise architecture certifications such as:
  
  • TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)
  • ArchiMate
  • Zachman Framework
• Agile and modern practices certifications such as:
  
  • SAFe Architect
  • Certified Scrum Master or Advanced Certified Scrum Master
  • Lean IT practices
• Security certifications such as:
  
  • CISSP or similar security credentials
  • Cloud security certifications

Additional Experience

• Experience with specific technology stacks:
  
  • .NET Core, Java Spring Boot, or modern application frameworks
  • Event-driven architectures and message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus)
  • NoSQL and SQL database technologies
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, CloudFormation)
• Domain expertise in energy, utilities, or critical infrastructure systems
• Experience with real-time or near-real-time systems
• Background in data architecture and analytics platforms
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and security automation
• Experience with legacy system modernization and technical debt management
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements (NERC CIP, HIPAA, SOX, etc.)

What Success Looks Like

As a successful Solution Architect at Bramcolm, you will:

• Design and deliver architectural solutions that meet client business objectives and technical requirements
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, from developers to executives
• Create architecture artifacts that effectively communicate complex designs
• Guide development teams to successfully implement architectural visions
• Contribute to Bramcolm’s architectural standards, patterns, and best practices
• Receive positive feedback from clients on the value and quality of your architectural guidance
• Mentor team members and elevate the overall technical capabilities of the organization
• Balance innovation with pragmatism, delivering solutions that are both forward-thinking and achievable

What We Offer

Professional Growth

• Opportunity to work on diverse, challenging projects across multiple industries
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and modern architectural patterns
• Engagement with mission-critical systems that have real-world impact
• Support for professional certifications and continuous learning
• Leadership development opportunities and clear career progression paths
• Participation in architecture communities of practice

Work Environment

• Collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives and teamwork
• Flexible work arrangements (remote options available)
• Modern technology stack and tools
• Intellectually stimulating projects with complex technical challenges
• Direct impact on client success and business outcomes
• Opportunity to shape technical direction and influence industry practices

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Annual performance-based bonus eligibility based on individual performance and company objectives
• Comprehensive benefits package available from day one, including 401(k)
• Vacation, sick time, and paid time off
• Professional development budget for certifications, training, and conferences
• Technology stipend for equipment and tools

Location & Requirements

• Location: Indianapolis, IN (Remote options available)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must pass background check
• Position may require travel to client sites (typically 20-40%)