Solution Architect - SA1321

Hybrid | $175,000–$225,000 Annualized Compensation + Sign-On Bonus + Monthly Technology Stipend About the Role We are seeking an accomplished Solution Architect to join our technology team and lead the design of scalable, secure, and business-focused technology solutions. This is a high-impact role for a technology professional who can translate complex business requirements into practical technical architectures and work collaboratively with engineering, infrastructure, security, data, and business teams. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote flexibility with regular in-person collaboration, stakeholder meetings, architecture reviews, and project engagements. The initial engagement is a 12-month renewable contract, with renewal opportunities based on performance, business needs, and project requirements. What You’ll Do

1. Design end-to-end technology solutions aligned with business objectives, technical standards, security requirements, and scalability needs.
2. Translate business and functional requirements into clear technical architectures and solution designs.
3. Evaluate applications, platforms, infrastructure, integrations, APIs, databases, and technology services.
4. Develop architecture diagrams, technical specifications, solution roadmaps, and implementation plans.
5. Partner with software engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data, and project teams throughout the solution lifecycle.
6. Assess existing technology environments and identify opportunities for modernization, optimization, automation, and cost reduction.
7. Evaluate emerging technologies and make recommendations based on business value, feasibility, security, and long-term sustainability.
8. Identify technical risks, dependencies, integration challenges, and potential architectural constraints.
9. Participate in architecture reviews, technical governance, vendor evaluations, and technology selection processes.
10. Ensure proposed solutions meet enterprise security, reliability, performance, compliance, and scalability expectations.
11. Provide technical leadership while remaining engaged throughout implementation and delivery.
12. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

1. 5+ years of experience in solution architecture, systems architecture, software engineering, infrastructure, cloud technology, or a closely related discipline.
2. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex technology solutions.
3. Strong understanding of enterprise applications, integrations, APIs, databases, networking, infrastructure, and modern software architectures.
4. Experience with cloud environments such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
5. Strong understanding of cybersecurity, identity and access management, data protection, and enterprise technology risk.
6. Experience creating architecture diagrams, technical documentation, roadmaps, and solution specifications.
7. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
8. Ability to balance business priorities with technical requirements and long-term architecture strategy.
9. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Preferred Qualifications Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

1. Enterprise architecture
2. Cloud migration and modernization
3. Microservices and distributed systems
4. API and systems integration
5. DevOps and CI/CD
6. Data architecture
7. Cybersecurity architecture
8. Infrastructure modernization
9. AI/automation technologies
10. Enterprise SaaS platforms
11. Architecture frameworks and technology governance

Compensation & Contract Benefits

1. Annualized Compensation: $175,000–$225,000
2. Contract: 12-month renewable contract, based on performance and business requirements
3. Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with regular onsite collaboration

Additional Benefits:

1. Competitive sign-on bonus
2. Monthly technology/internet and phone stipend
3. Paid onboarding and transition support
4. Professional development opportunities
5. Exposure to enterprise-level technology initiatives
6. Potential for contract renewal and expanded responsibilities based on performance

Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to take on a high-visibility architecture position without being limited to a narrow technology specialty. You will influence technology decisions, collaborate across multiple functions, and help shape solutions that support critical business operations. The ideal candidate is a strategic technology thinker who can also execute—someone comfortable moving between business requirements, technical architecture, implementation teams, and executive stakeholders. If you are ready to bring architecture leadership, technical depth, and business perspective to a high-impact environment, we encourage you to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stella Contracting, Inc