Technology Solutions Architect

Description

Hybrid 4/1 in Charlotte, NC

Our client seeks a Technology Solutions Architect to design scalable, secure, and enterprise‑aligned solutions within Agile delivery teams. The role translates business requirements into implementable architectures, guides technical decision‑making, mentors teams, and ensures alignment with enterprise standards and long‑term goals. The architect partners with product owners, developers, and enterprise architecture to drive delivery outcomes, evaluate emerging technologies, and manage architectural risks and tradeoffs.

This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $60.00 to $75.00/hr. w2

• Develop high‑level solution architectures, select technologies, and provide architectural oversight to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and quality execution.
• Partner with product and delivery teams to assess feasibility, integrations, scalability, and architectural risks for new initiatives and enhancements.
• Promote enterprise development standards, patterns, and guardrails, and recommend improvements to Enterprise Architecture.
• Translate complex designs, tradeoffs, risks, and trends into clear communication for delivery teams, architects, and leadership.
• Mentor and coach teams on technologies, systems, and business process integration, including responsible AI‑enabled development practices.
• Advise on build‑versus‑buy decisions, including evaluations of custom solutions, SaaS, and packaged technologies.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies and platforms to drive modernization and continuous improvement.

• Leverages Enterprise Architecture principles, standards, and reference patterns to guide solution design.
• Strong foundation in software engineering, system design, integration patterns, and distributed architecture.
• Hands‑on experience delivering full‑stack web solutions (e.g., .NET, C#, SQL, Git) in Azure or comparable cloud environments.
• Experience with Agile delivery models and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to evaluate architectural tradeoffs and communicate risks and decisions to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience as a solution architect, technical lead, or senior developer within cross‑functional teams.
• Familiarity with AI‑enabled development practices and emerging AI technologies preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, solution design, or technical leadership roles.