Chief Solution Architect - Application Development & Modernization

Apex Systems • Glen Allen, VA

48d

About The Position

Apex's Solution Capabilities group is seeking a highly motivated, curious, and results-oriented solution architect to be a technical leader, advisor and consultant for our clients and our delivery execution team in the Application Development and Modernization (ADM) capability. This position reports to the Global ADM Capability Head and works closely with multiple internal stakeholders to develop, propose, sell, and deliver client solutions. In partnership with the Global Capability Head, this role owns the technical solution strategy and drives sales growth and profitability, ensuring revenue and gross margin targets are met. You will be a key part of the IT services sales and delivery cycles by partnering with clients to define their technical vision and develop an end-to-end solution, as well as deliver on the solution. You will provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise for end-to-end solutions in modernizing and integrating applications while providing guidance, oversight, and/or leadership throughout the engagement delivery. As Chief Solution Architect, ADM, you will be responsible for growing our ADM solutions capability by building proof of concepts, evaluating emerging technology products, and delivering on approved strategic technical initiatives. In this role, you will operate at the intersection of systems design and AI enablement, driving the modernization of enterprise applications by embedding and integrating AI/ML capabilities into platforms and workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in Software Engineering roles including software architecture and full stack development.
• 8+ years of experience in a client-facing pre-sales engineering, solutioning and scoping role for technology services engagements; strong understanding of services contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a role focused on the achievement of sales targets preferred.
• Relevant demonstrated thought leadership: presentations, articles, lectures, blogs, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral, and an ability to communicate complex ideas to all levels of the business. Expert level presentation and consultative selling skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, demonstrated ability to provide project oversight
• Current, expert level subject matter expertise in Application Development and Application Modernization across a variety of platforms and technologies.
• Proven experience in full-stack programming languages
• Expertise in backend architecture, development, and enterprise system integration, with a focus on designing scalable solutions that bridge modern and legacy applications across diverse platforms.
• Demonstrated experience architecting and integrating AI/ML solutions into enterprise systems, including ERP, CRM, and analytics platforms, with a strong grasp of vendor APIs (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Google Vertex AI) and reference architecture design.
• Available to travel to visit clients as needed (<25%)
• Ability to work from the office at least one day per week preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to create and execute a strategy for positioning Apex's ADM capability to win in the market
• In collaboration with solution leadership, own solution development including marketing content and field sales enablement content
• Create development deliverable templates as needed for repeatable and re-usable project execution
• Continuously stay on top of technology trends and develop expertise in emerging technologies to enable innovative solution development
• Act as key technical advisor, consultant and expert in bid and proposal efforts: proposing solutions, providing architectural technical guidance on proposed solutions, and providing work effort estimation and technical proposal documentation
• Partner with account teams to respond to functional and technical elements of RFIs/RFPs
• Eliminate sales obstacles using creative and adaptive approaches
• Support implementation during the execution phase by providing leadership and high-level oversight of engagement teamwork product to ensure successful delivery of the overall technical solution for the client. May also perform hands-on development activities on select engagements as needed
• Conduct enterprise level technical assessments for clients, recommending best-in-class technology solutions, industry trends, and best practices to modernize applications
• Collaborate closely with consulting practice leadership to ensure Apex has the internal talent to drive successful engagements and collaborate closely with Engagement Management leadership to ensure assigned resources have the necessary skills

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long and Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Incentives
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Stock Purchase
• Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Birthdays Off
• Philanthropic Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Partial Gym Membership Paid
• Team Building Events
• Discount Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees