SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

DCG ONE is one of the largest privately held marketing service providers in the country. Based in Seattle, with locations in NYC and Maryland, we help companies deliver their brand worldwide through creative, print, and fulfillment services.


ABOUT THE ROLE

The Solutions Architect will lead the architecture and technical direction for a portfolio of enterprise web properties in the travel services sector, supporting a Fortune 500 program.


This role requires a highly collaborative individual who can operate across business and technical domains to bring clarity and structure to complex initiatives.


The position includes regular on-site collaboration with client stakeholders in Phoenix, AZ. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply!


BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life/AD&D Insurance

• 401(k) with matching

• Accident Insurance

• FSA, HSA

• 9 Paid Holidays

• Monthly Cookie Days!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and maintain architecture diagrams and data flows, ensuring architectural decisions are documented in the appropriate systems and repositories.

• Translate business and product requirements into well-defined technical solutions by identifying gaps, edge cases, risks, dependencies, and downstream impacts; partner with stakeholders to refine requirements, coach best practices, and ensure work is development-ready.

• Provide hands-on technical leadership across application/API, database, and cloud domains, owning design decisions, guiding distributed engineering teams, and ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing systems.

• Integrate data sources, establish API standards, and translate logical data models into high-performing physical designs, ensuring robust data ingestion, validation, and monitoring processes.

• Lead design and code reviews, coach engineers, and drive process and technology improvements aligned with enterprise standards.

• Promote and reinforce adherence to SDLC best practices, ensuring work is development-ready and supporting a consistent delivery cadence across teams.

• Partner across teams to evolve the broader data architecture landscape and ensure platforms meet business, application, and infrastructure requirements.

• Serve as a technical partner to internal and client stakeholders, providing clarity on solution approaches, delivery considerations, and trade-offs to support informed decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8-10 years of solution architecture experience in enterprise environments, with a demonstrated track record of delivering scalable, production-grade systems.

• Proven track record leading distributed engineering teams (onshore/offshore), including successful engagements for Fortune 500 or large-scale organizations.

• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authority.

• Proven ability to operate effectively in environments with evolving or ambiguous requirements, bringing clarity, structure, and direction.

• Strong experience with microservices architecture, modern web frameworks, and large-scale web ecosystems.

• Microsoft Azure certifications preferred (e.g., Solutions Architect Expert, DevOps Engineer Expert).

• Familiarity with data visualization and business intelligence (BI) tools.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.

Technical Skills

• .NET Ecosystem (Expert-Level): .NET Core and Framework, MVC, Blazor, Web APIs (REST, WCF), Entity Framework, Authentication & Authorization

• SQL Server (Advanced): Administration, query optimization, stored procedures, SQL Server Profiler

• Microsoft Azure: Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS), Azure Functions, App Services, SQL Database, Azure DevOps, Monitor & Application Insights, Virtual Networks, Azure WAF, Cost Management

• Hands-on ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues across application, API, and cloud environments

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES

• Strong Organizational Skills

• Initiative and Independence

• Customer/Client Focus

• Written and Oral Communication Skills

• Ability to Motivate and Influence

• Problem Solving/Analytical Skills

• Technical Skills

• Results Driven

• Multi-Tasking and Prioritizing Skills

• Attention to Detail

• Collaboration and Teamwork

• Flexibility & Adaptability

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged sitting and extensive data entry and typing

• Minimal lifting of office equipment and supplies

• May be required to frequently lift up to 20 lbs

• Hand dexterity and strength

• Flexibility in work hours may be required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is hybrid, with remote work and occasional on-site collaboration in Phoenix, AZ, approximately 3 days per week to support collaboration with client stakeholders.

DCG ONE does not tolerate discrimination of any type and offers equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, natural origin, age, disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other considerations made unlawful by Federal, State, or local laws. We believe in providing eligible and qualified employees with opportunities to advance. DCG ONE is an at-will employer