SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

DIRECT CONNECT GROUP DCG LLC • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $140,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Solutions Architect will lead the architecture and technical direction for a portfolio of enterprise web properties in the travel services sector, supporting a Fortune 500 program. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote work with periodic on-site collaboration in Phoenix, AZ. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

• 8–10 years of solution architecture experience in enterprise environments.
• Proven track record leading distributed teams (onshore/offshore), including successful engagements for Fortune 500 or large organizations.
• Experience with microservices, containerization, modern web development frameworks, and managing large web ecosystems.
• Familiarity with data visualization and business intelligence (BI) tools.
• .NET Ecosystem (Expert-Level): Core and Framework, MVC, Blazor, Web APIs (REST, WCF), Entity Framework, Authentication & Authorization.
• SQL Server (Advanced): Administration, query optimization, stored procedures, SQL Server Profiler.
• Microsoft Azure: Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS), Azure Functions, App Services, SQL Database, DevOps, Monitor & Application Insights, Virtual Networks, Azure WAF, Cost Management.
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Initiative and Independence
• Customer/Client Focus
• Written and Oral Communication Skills
• Ability to Motivate and Influence
• Problem Solving/Analytical Skills
• Technical Skills
• Results Driven
• Initiative and Independence
• Multi-Tasking and Prioritizing Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Flexibility & Adaptability

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Azure certifications preferred (Solutions Architect Expert, DevOps Engineer Expert).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical leadership across application/API, database, and cloud domains, owning design decisions, guiding distributed engineering teams, and ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing systems.
• Integrate data sources, establish API standards, and translate logical models into high-performing physical designs with robust data ingestion, validation, and monitoring.
• Lead design and code reviews, coach engineers, drive process and technology improvements aligned with enterprise standards.
• Partner across teams to evolve the broader data architecture landscape and ensure platforms meet business, application, and infrastructure requirements.
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams and data flows, ensuring architectural decisions are documented in the appropriate systems and repositories.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Accident Insurance
• FSA, HSA
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Monthly Cookie Days!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree