Solution Architect

Hanover, NH, United States (On-site) Contract (5 months 10 days) Published 18 hours ago Docker & Kubernetes documentation skills .net DevOps & CI/CD risk management sdlc rest apis agile methodology

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field., * 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)

$40.45 - $63.20 an hour - Contract, Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $40.45/hour - $63.20/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.