Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect - (Application)

Alternate / Related Job Titles:

• Solutions Architect
• Application Architecture Lead
• Cloud & Microservices Architect
• Enterprise Application Architect

Location & Onsite Flexibility:

Plano, TX — Onsite (100%)

Local candidates only (role requires full-time onsite presence)

• Position Type:
  Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 Months
• Start:
  As Soon As Possible
• Extension Possible:
  Yes

The Solutions (Application) Architect will work within Connected Technologies, providing technical solutioning and architectural leadership for enterprise and cloud‑native applications. This role is focused on designing, proposing, and governing technical strategies —not hands‑on coding—while partnering closely with engineering, security, and business teams to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant solutions.

This position supports a connected vehicle program and requires strong expertise in microservices, AWS cloud, security, and Dev Sec Ops  practices. An Export Control form is required at onboarding.

• Contribute to the Enterprise Architecture strategy, establishing standards, frameworks, and guidelines
• Analyze complex business and technical problems and design end‑to‑end application architectures
• Partner with technology teams and business stakeholders to conceptualize new solutions and recommend technologies and implementation strategies
• Author and review architecture, design, and technical documents to ensure high‑quality deliverables
• Review technical approaches to ensure functional and non‑functional requirements are met
• Mentor and guide technical teams across multiple architecture styles and technologies
• Provide guidance on testing strategy, performance testing, profiling, and tuning
• Define and communicate complex technical solutions in clear business language
• Enforce architecture governance, standards, and principles toward target‑state architecture
• Create Level 1 architecture diagrams (vehicle‑to‑cloud, channel‑to‑cloud, system architecture)
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and web security teams to ensure compliance
• Act as an individual contributor who enjoys collaboration, mentoring, and security‑first design

Architecture & Cloud

• 10+ years of IT experience; 3+ years as an Architect
• Strong experience in Microservices Architecture (Kubernetes-focused)
• AWS cloud experience (mandatory) with strong emphasis on security and privacy
• Experience with Dev Sec Ops  / Dev Ops practices

Programming & Design

• Mastery in one or more of:
  Java, Golang, Python
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and application design principles
• Experience creating UML or C4 architecture representations

Delivery & Collaboration

• Ability to act as a trusted advisor to application teams
• Experience working in Agile / JIRA environments
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Knowledge of authentication / authorization standards (OpenID, SAML, OAuth, JWT, X.509, mTLS)
• Familiarity with TOGAF, service mesh concepts, and Tech Radar practices
• Experience maintaining application roadmaps and long‑term architecture strategies
• Exposure to mobile technologies, OCPP protocol, or Machine Learning modeling

Export Control form required at onboarding.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

A global automotive and mobility leader, recognized as one of the world’s most admired brands, shaping the future of mobility through innovative solutions that enhance lives.

GTT is a minority‑owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American‑owned company in Alaska. We value diverse and inclusive workplaces and work with Fortune 500 clients across finance, life sciences, and technology.