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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director - Solutions Architect - Direct Hire/FTE - Hybrid (Local candidates) - Dublin, OH - W2 only - **Company:** Stafford Technology - **Location:** Dublin, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Reliability Engineering, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Engineering, System Availability, Technical Debt, Generative AI - **Published:** June 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1c8e85d06f840399 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Technology management?, * 15+ years in software engineering / architecture * 5+ years in Director-level or senior leadership role * Strong experience designing scalable, enterprise systems * Proven success leading Agile engineering teams * Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders * Hands-on background in development (able to guide code/design decisions) * Experience with AI/GenAI tools in engineering workflows Preferred * Experience in telecom, fintech, or payments * Background managing distributed/offshore teams * Experience with SaaS platforms (mobile/web) * Strong focus on SLA, uptime, and reliability engineering, * Execution-focused leader who drives results, not just strategy * Strong communicator who can bridge technical and business teams * Passionate about engineering excellence and continuous improvement * Comfortable owning delivery, uptime, and team performance, * Software Engineering/Architecture: 10 years (Preferred) * Director Level: 5 years (Preferred) * Agile team leadership: 5 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: * Dublin, OH 43017 (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dublin, OH 43017 ## Description We are seeking a Director of Solutions Architecture to lead the day-to-day execution of our US engineering organization. This role is responsible for driving delivery, ensuring platform reliability, and enforcing architectural excellence across all systems. You will act as the operational bridge between engineering leadership and development teams (both US and offshore)-turning strategy into measurable results. This position is hybrid in Dublin, OH. Only candidates that can work in the office in Dublin, OH 2-3 days per week will be considered., Engineering Leadership * Lead and manage the US engineering team (hiring, performance, development) * Build a culture of accountability, delivery, and technical excellence * Mentor engineers, architects, and team leads Architecture & Technical Oversight * Define and enforce architecture standards (scalability, security, reliability) * Lead design reviews and serve as technical escalation point * Ensure high-quality system design across all platforms Platform Reliability * Own uptime, monitoring, alerting, and incident response * Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement * Manage technical debt and scalability risks Delivery & Execution * Drive Agile delivery and sprint execution * Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into engineering solutions * Ensure consistent, predictable delivery against roadmap Global Team Collaboration * Oversee integration of offshore development teams * Establish strong communication, documentation, and delivery standards Budget & Vendor Management * Support technology budgeting and forecasting * Manage vendors, contractors, and external partners Success Metrics * 99.9% platform uptime * Consistent on-time delivery and sprint velocity * Strong architecture quality and reduced technical debt * Seamless US + offshore team collaboration ## Related Videos - [Your imaginations is (no longer) the limit: how Generative AI empowers people to be creative](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/741-your-imaginations-is-no-longer-the-limit-how-generative-ai-empowers-people-to-be-creative) - [Resolving technical debts in software architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1680-resolving-technical-debts-in-software-architecture) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [The shadows that follow the AI generative models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/624-the-shadows-that-follow-the-ai-generative-models) - [The 2026 Talent Pivot: Essential Trends for an Evolving Workforce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100098-the-2026-talent-pivot-essential-trends-for-an-evolving-workforce) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)