Job Description – Hands-On Application / Solutions Architect (Contract)
Publication Management SystemsRole Overview
We are seeking an experienced Hands-On Application/Solutions Architect (Contract) to lead the architecture, design, and hands-on development of a modern publication management system. This role is responsible for defining the technical architecture while also actively contributing code to build a scalable, secure, and extensible platform. The architect will leverage modern technologies and architectural patterns and implement AI-driven capabilities to enhance automation, data quality, and user experience.Key Responsibilities
- Architect and hands-on build a ground-up publication management platform supporting bibliographic data, curation workflows, reporting, and integrations.
- Define and implement the overall system architecture, including application, data, integration, and security layers.
- Actively write, review, and maintain production-quality code, setting standards and best practices for the development team.
- Select and implement modern technology stacks, frameworks, and architectural patterns.
- Design and develop scalable APIs and integration patterns with upstream and downstream systems
- Build and optimize data models and persistence layers for complex metadata and reporting needs.
- Design and implement AI-enabled features, such as metadata enrichment, publication matching, intelligent curation assistance, data validation, and workflow automation.
- Collaborate closely with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into working solutions.
- Ensure solutions meet security, governance, privacy, and compliance standards.
- Provide architectural guidance while remaining deeply engaged in implementation through all phases of development.
Engagement Details
- Expected to serve as both architect and senior developer
- Works closely with internal IT, research stakeholders, and governance teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with publication management systems, research information systems.
- Familiarity with scholarly metadata standards such as DOI, ORCID, MeSH, PubMed, or similar.
- Background in research, healthcare, life sciences, or academic environments.
- Experience leading greenfield development initiatives and phased delivery models.
AI & Advanced Capabilities (nice to have)
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing AI/ML capabilities within enterprise applications.
- Experience with AI use cases such as:
- NLP-based metadata extraction and enrichment
- Intelligent classification and matching
- Workflow automation and decision support
- Understanding of responsible AI principles, including data governance, explainability, and privacy.
- Proven experience as an Application Architect / Solutions Architect with significant hands-on development responsibility.
- Strong proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or equivalent).
- Hands-on experience with modern architectural patterns, including:
- Microservices or modular architectures
- API-first and event-driven design
- Experience with containerized environments, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
- Demonstrated ability to design and build data-intensive systems.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor and guide development teams through example.
Required Skills & Experience