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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solutions Architect - **Company:** Wide Technology - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Application Portfolio Management, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Databases, Disaster Recovery, Grails (Framework), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, MongoDB, Node.Js, Oracle (Applications), Digitalocean, Software Engineering, Zachman Framework, Large Language Models, Multi-Cloud, Togaf, Vue.js, AngularJS, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Data Pipelines, Servicenow - **Published:** September 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/job/sr-solutions-architect/11261600?handler=ApplyRedirect ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or a related field * 8-10 years of experience in software development with progressive architecture responsibilities, including managing architecture across an enterprise application portfolio * Strong knowledge of API design, microservices architecture, event-driven patterns, MCP servers, and cloud-native design principles including container orchestration with Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift; experience with AI tooling such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, and Microsoft Copilot * Solid understanding of security architecture principles including threat modeling, secure-by-design practices, and regulatory compliance * Proficiency in solution architecture frameworks and methodologies such as TOGAF or the Zachman Framework, with demonstrated ability to define scalable, reliable, and cost-effective solutions * Experience with performance engineering, cost optimization strategies, and defining and validating non-functional requirements across enterprise-scale applications * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation using Codefresh or similar tools * Experience with application development technologies including Node.js, Grails, Vue, and Angular * Experience with database management systems including Oracle, Postgres, and MongoDB * Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills with a proven ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborate across cross-functional teams * Proficiency with architecture documentation tools such as Lucid Charts and ServiceNow for maintaining architecture decision records, capability models, and system design artifacts; experience working in Agile environments with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions ## Description * Define and maintain application architecture across the quoting, catalog, and pricing portfolio, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment with organizational standards * Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions, defining both functional and non-functional requirements (NFRs) including scalability, high availability, performance, and security * Design and govern API contracts and integration patterns to ensure seamless interoperability across the enterprise application portfolio * Lead security architecture practices including threat modeling, compliance adherence, and secure-by-design principles across all applications * Drive cloud-native and containerization strategies, guiding modernization and migration efforts across the application portfolio * Oversee performance engineering and cost optimization, ensuring applications meet defined NFRs and operate efficiently at scale for the daily user base * Define and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans, establish observability and monitoring strategies across the application portfolio, and champion Infrastructure as Code practices to ensure operational resilience at scale * Establish and enforce architecture governance practices including design reviews, architecture decision records (ADRs), and standards documentation in ServiceNow and Lucid Charts * Mentor and provide technical leadership to engineering teams, fostering architectural best practices and continuous improvement throughout the software development lifecycle * Communicate architectural decisions, technical roadmaps, and trade-off analyses to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through clear documentation and presentations * Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, frameworks, and platforms through proofs of concept (POCs) to drive innovation while managing technical risk *, Serve as a technical partner to sales and customer success teams, advising high-value customers on cloud infrastructure and AI/ML solutions. Responsibilities include architecture reviews, proofs of concept, demos, onboarding, technical workshops, infrastructure optimization, LLM deployment and fine-tuning, GPU workload optimization, AI application design, data pipeline and database integration, escalations, documentation, and development of tools for premium customers. Collaborate globally with Engineering, Product, Support, and account teams. Top Skills: Ai/MlAnsibleAWSAzureBashChefCi/CdCiscoCloud-Native DatabasesCoreosCudaData PipelinesDigitaloceanDockerFp8GCPGenerative AiGitGoHugging FaceInt4Int8JuniperKubernetesKvmLinuxLlmsManaged DbaasMongoDBMySQLNfsNvidia GpuObject StorageOracle CloudPostgresPuppetPythonPyTorchRedisRubySaltstackTensorFlowTensorrtTerraformVagrantVllmXen, Immersive, Serve as a senior cybersecurity advisor throughout the customer lifecycle, partnering with sales and strategic customers on solution demonstrations, proof-of-concepts, executive reviews, cyber skills programs, crisis simulations, and workforce resilience roadmaps. Drive platform adoption, measure organizational risk, operationalize customer programs, provide executive insights, and influence product innovation. The role is remote on the West Coast with regional client travel. 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