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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Solutions Architect - **Company:** Acuative Corporation - **Location:** Strongsville, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Business Systems, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Microsoft SQL Server, Release Management, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Transact-SQL, Enterprise Software Applications, Technical Debt, Gitlab, AngularJS, Deployment Automation, Api Design, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Service Stack, Servicenow - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f23df9e50317d6d8 ## About the Role * 10+ years of software development experience. * 5+ years in architecture or technical leadership roles. * Deep expertise with C#, .NET, Angular, and SQL Server. * Strong experience with GitLab and CI/CD pipelines. * Experience designing enterprise application architectures. * Experience leading or mentoring software development teams. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. * U.S. Citizenship. * Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Public Trust clearance. Preferred : * Experience with ERP platforms or highly customized enterprise applications. * Experience with ServiceNow or enterprise ITSM platforms. * Experience in managed services, telecommunications, networking, or field services. * Experience supporting public-sector or regulated environments. * Experience with AI-assisted software development and automation technologies. * Familiarity with ITIL and service management processes. ## Description As we continue to evolve our technology platform and modernize our business systems, we are seeking a Lead Solutions Architect to serve as the senior technical leader for our Information Systems organization. This is a unique opportunity to influence the architecture and future direction of a proprietary enterprise platform that powers critical business operations across multiple business units. The Opportunity : This role combines the responsibilities of a software architect, lead developer, technical mentor, and strategic technology advisor. You will work closely with our IS Manager, Business Analysts, and development teams to define technical strategy, guide solution architecture, mentor developers, and drive modernization initiatives across our application ecosystem. Unlike many architecture roles, this position remains hands-on. You'll have the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges, influence platform direction, and help shape the future of our development organization. What You'll Be Working On : * A proprietary ERP platform supporting core business operations. * Enterprise workflow automation initiatives. * ITSM platform strategy and ServiceNow evaluation efforts. * System integrations and API development. * Application modernization and technical debt reduction. * DevOps and CI/CD process improvements. * AI-enabled productivity and automation initiatives. * Growth and mentorship of domestic and offshore development teams., * Serve as the senior technical leader for Acuative's application ecosystem. * Establish architecture standards, development practices, and engineering guidelines. * Mentor developers and help grow technical capabilities across the organization. * Conduct architecture reviews, design reviews, and code reviews., * Lead GitLab-based source control and CI/CD strategy. * Promote DevOps and DevSecOps practices. * Improve deployment automation, testing, and release management. * Establish standards for maintainability, observability, and operational support. Technology Environment : Our current technology stack includes: * C#. * .NET Framework and modern .NET. * Angular. * SQL Server / T-SQL. * GitLab. * REST APIs. * Proprietary ERP platform. * Cherwell ITSM. * ServiceNow (evaluation and future planning). 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