Solutions Architect
Robert Half
Washington, United States of America
4 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Temporary contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Washington, United States of America
Tech stack
ASP.NET
Java
JavaScript
.NET
API
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Applications Architecture
Application Integration Architecture
Application Services
Azure
Software as a Service
Computer Security
Information Systems
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Python
Node.js
Release Management
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Google Cloud Platform
Information Technology
Enterprise Integration
Api Design
Software Version Control
Api Management
Job description
- Design and shape application architecture solutions that support scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise systems.
- Lead the creation and oversight of API frameworks, specifications, and integration patterns using modern architectural standards and management platforms.
- Establish and reinforce engineering practices for design reviews, testing approaches, governance controls, and lifecycle management across application services.
- Surface technical risks early, communicate impacts to stakeholders, and recommend practical alternatives to maintain project momentum.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen architecture, development processes, and long-term platform scalability.
- Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines, scripting, and application integrations across cloud and SaaS environments.
- Contribute to cybersecurity readiness by supporting incident response activities and helping coordinate corrective actions when vulnerabilities or threats are identified.
- Participate in vendor security evaluations and provide architectural input for procurement documents, statements of work, and technical requirements.
Requirements
- Define and monitor security configuration standards, controls, and procedures that protect critical systems and enterprise infrastructure. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience in architecture, consulting, technical services, or comparable technical roles focused on application and integration solutions.
- Demonstrated experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Strong background in API architecture, including specification design, governance, version control strategies, and enterprise security models.
- Hands-on development experience with technologies such as .NET, ASP.NET, JavaScript, Python, Node.js, or Java.
- Solid understanding of networking, cybersecurity principles, risk management, security architecture, and technical control frameworks.
- Experience contributing to testing, quality assurance, DevOps, or release management practices in complex technical environments.
- Certifications in security or infrastructure disciplines are highly valued. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do., All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
Benefits & conditions
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About the company
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.