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# System Architect

- **Company:** Blueprint Technologies
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $167,000.0 - $201,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Enterprise Data Management, Apache Spark, Containerization, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Devsecops, Serverless Computing, Databricks
- **Published:** May 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/job/system-architect/9486317

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field
 * 10+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise technology solutions
 * Demonstrated experience architecting large-scale systems across cloud and hybrid environments
 * Hands-on experience architecting, implementing, and supporting enterprise solutions within Databricks environments
 * Demonstrated expertise with Databricks Lakehouse architecture, workflows, and enterprise-scale implementation strategies
 * Strong experience with enterprise infrastructure, integration, and distributed systems
 * Experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives and architecture efforts
 * Experience supporting modernization and system transformation programs
 * Strong understanding of cloud platforms, system scalability, and security principles
 * Excellent communication and technical leadership skills
 * Eligibility to meet federal contracting and client-specific work authorization requirements is required. Due to project requirements, candidates must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders).

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with AWS architecture and cloud-native services
 * Experience supporting machine learning, advanced analytics, or AI platforms
 * Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD environments
 * Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies
 * Experience designing enterprise data lake or modern data platform architectures
 * Relevant certifications preferred, including:
 + AWS Solutions Architect Professional
 + AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
 + Databricks certifications
 + Apache Spark or Big Data certifications
 + Machine learning or cloud architecture certifications

## Description

* Design and oversee architecture for enterprise systems and cloud-based platforms
 * Lead technical strategy for scalable, secure, and high-availability environments
 * Define architecture standards, integration patterns, and modernization approaches
 * Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business and operational goals
 * Architect and support integrations across cloud, infrastructure, analytics, and application ecosystems
 * Lead solution design efforts related to advanced analytics, machine learning, and enterprise data environments
 * Partner with DevSecOps teams to support deployment pipelines and platform automation
 * Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, tools, and architecture improvements
 * Ensure solutions meet security, performance, reliability, and compliance requirements
 * Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and architectural oversight across engineering teams
 * Develop architecture artifacts, documentation, and technical roadmaps
 * Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex platform and system challenges


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