Solutions Architect (onsite)
Salt Lake City, UT or Phoenix, AZ
Contract to hire
Pay rate: $75-$95/hr
Job Description:
Our client is looking for a strategic and technically skilled Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-level solutions that address sophisticated business needs. In this role, you'll act as the critical link between business objectives and technical execution-collaborating closely with stakeholders, engineering teams, and product managers to develop scalable, cohesive, and future-ready architectural strategies.
Your Responsibilities:
- Design and lead the implementation of comprehensive solution architectures across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
- Engage with both business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions that support organizational objectives.
- Establish and promote architectural principles, design patterns, and standards across teams and platforms.
- Assess new and emerging technologies, offering strategic recommendations on tools, platforms, and frameworks.
- Develop key architecture deliverables including solution blueprints, technical diagrams, roadmaps, and detailed specifications.
- Provide guidance to development teams throughout implementation, ensuring adherence to architectural direction and industry best practices.
- Contribute to RFP processes, including solution design, effort estimation, and client-facing presentations when needed.
- Perform architectural reviews, risk assessments, and performance evaluations for both proposed and existing systems.
- Collaborate closely with security, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to ensure all solutions are scalable, secure, and operationally efficient.
Required Experience:
- Over 8 years of experience in enterprise IT, with at least 3 years in a Solutions Architect or equivalent role.
- Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks such as Zachman or ArchiMate or TOGAF, along with strong knowledge of design methodologies.
- Demonstrated success in architecting complex solutions leveraging cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, as well as microservices, APIs, and modern integration approaches.
- Solid grasp of application development, system integration, data architecture, and DevOps principles.
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of effectively conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven track record in engaging stakeholders and leading cross-functional teams to successful outcomes.
- Certifications such as AWS/Azure Solutions Architect.
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