Solution Architect

JD:
Solution Architect
Location: Hanover, NH (Onsite)
Contract

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Solution Design & Architecture

Define and design scalable, secure, and high-performance technology solutions.
Translate business requirements into technical architecture and solution designs.
Create architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and design documents.
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles and standards.

Stakeholder Management

Collaborate with business leaders, product owners, and technical teams.
Lead technical discussions and provide architectural guidance.
Present solution options, trade-offs, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Technology Leadership

Evaluate and recommend technologies, platforms, and tools.
Define integration patterns and data flow architectures.
Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and governance requirements.
Drive adoption of best practices across development and operations teams.

Delivery Support

Support project teams throughout the solution lifecycle.
Review technical designs, code, and implementation approaches.
Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies.
Assist with proof-of-concepts (POCs) and technical feasibility assessments.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Design cloud-native or hybrid solutions using platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
Ensure scalability, availability, disaster recovery, and performance requirements are met.
Collaborate with infrastructure and DevOps teams for deployment strategies.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

Experience

8 years of IT experience with 3 years in solution architecture or technical leadership roles.
Experience delivering enterprise-scale applications and digital transformation initiatives.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.

Technical Skills

Application Architecture
Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Microservices and API Architecture
Integration Technologies
Databases (SQL and NoSQL)
Security and Identity Management
DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code
Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (TOGAF preferred)

Preferred Technologies

Microsoft Azure
.NET / Java / Python
Kubernetes, Docker
REST APIs
Azure DevOps, GitHub
Power Platform (preferred)
AI/Generative AI solutions (preferred)

Soft Skills

Strong communication and presentation skills.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Ability to influence stakeholders across technical and business functions.
Leadership, mentoring, and decision-making capabilities.
Strong documentation and architectural governance skills.

Key Deliverables

Solution Architecture Documents
High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD)
Architecture Review Board submissions
Technology Roadmaps
Integration and Data Architecture Designs
Security and Compliance Assessments

Preferred Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
AWS Solutions Architect Professional
TOGAF Certification
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
PMP or Agile Certifications (preferred)