Solution Architect
Solution Architect
Reading, PA | Hybrid (2-3 days onsite per week) | Contract-to-Hire (or Direct Hire, client is flexible)
One onsite interview is required. Local candidates within a 1-hour drive of Reading, PA area.
No visa candidates
Please send resume to: aghosh@copiastaffing.com
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Solution Architect to design and guide complex enterprise technology solutions from concept through implementation. The ideal candidate combines strong solution architecture experience with a software development background and is comfortable developing POCs, troubleshooting with engineering teams, and coding when needed.
Responsibilities
• Design end-to-end solutions across application, integration, data, cloud, infrastructure, and security.
• Develop solution architectures, design patterns, standards, and technology roadmaps.
• Work closely with development teams throughout implementation and troubleshooting.
• Build POCs and provide hands-on technical support when needed.
• Identify architectural dependencies, risks, constraints, and trade-offs.
• Guide cloud and application architecture across AWS and/or Azure.
• Influence technical direction and build consensus across multiple teams.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI.
Qualifications
• 8+ years of experience designing and implementing complex technology solutions.
• Strong Solution/Application Architecture experience with a software development background.
• Prior development experience with Java and/or Python.
• Strong application, integration/API, and data architecture knowledge.
• Cloud architecture experience with AWS and/or Azure.
• Experience with CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and modern Agile/DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with microservices, event-driven architecture, containers, and modern distributed applications.
• Ability to develop POCs and troubleshoot technical issues alongside engineering teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence decisions without direct authority.
Nice to Have
• AWS or Azure certifications.
• AI/ML experience.
• Kubernetes/OpenShift experience.
• IoT or other emerging technology experience.
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