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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solution Architect - **Company:** TRAXCEL, L.L.C. - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Distributed Computing Environment, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Role-Based Access Control, Azure Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Scripting, Azure Data Factory, Large Language Models, Backend, Data Lakes, AI Platforms, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Software Coding, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/cbef590b-227b-4c1b-a5d3-58f7744d7eac ## About the Role * Demonstrated career progression evolving from core software development (preferably Python developer) into data engineering and subsequently into solution/data architecture. * 8+ years in software/data engineering, with recent focus on solution architecture. * Strong backend development skills in Python (production-grade, not scripting-level). * Deep experience in data engineering, pipelines, ETL/ELT, distributed processing. * Comprehensive knowledge of AI/ML systems, model lifecycle, LLM integrations, MLOps. * Proven experience architecting solutions combining data platforms + AI capabilities. * Hands-on expertise with Databricks (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, workflows). * Strong command of Azure architecture and ecosystem (Azure Data Factory, Synapse, ML services, networking, IAM). * Working knowledge of data governance frameworks, security best practices (encryption, RBAC, compliance standards like SOC2/GDPR/HIPAA as applicable), and audit/monitoring practices. * Ability to communicate architecture decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. ## Description We're hiring a Senior Solution Architect to design and lead end-to-end data and AI solutions, from architecture to production. This is a hands-on, senior-level role for someone who can code, design systems, and has command across data engineering, software development progression, and AI. 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