Solutions Architect
About The Position
We are seeking a Solutions Architect with strong Microsoft development experience and deep Azure cloud experience to help lead enterprise application modernization efforts. The role partners with business stakeholders, development teams, and technical leadership to design, architect, and deliver scalable solutions across a diverse application portfolio. It combines technical problem-solving and business engagement, with the opportunity to influence architectural decisions across the organization. This is a hybrid contract-to-hire position based in San Francisco, California, with three days onsite and two days remote. The role is collaborative and highly visible, with significant impact on enterprise technology initiatives. The stated pay range is $75.00–$95.00 per hour; individual compensation depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors. The position is anticipated to close on October 31, 2026. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions; voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents; short- and long-term disability; a Health Spending Account (HSA); transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and time off or leave, such as PTO, vacation, or sick leave. Eligibility and benefit terms may depend on job classification, length of employment, elections, and plan or program terms.
Requirements
- 10+ years of software engineering or application development experience.
- 3+ years of experience in a Solutions Architect, Application Architect, or similar architecture-focused role.
- Strong Microsoft technology stack experience, including C#, .NET/ASP.NET, SQL Server, REST APIs, and integrations.
- Deep experience designing and implementing solutions within Microsoft Azure.
- Experience with cloud modernization, cloud migrations, and enterprise application design.
- Strong understanding of software architecture patterns and best practices.
- Experience working directly with business stakeholders and leadership teams.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting large, complex enterprise application environments.
- Background leading architecture initiatives across multiple product areas or business functions.
- Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery practices.
- Knowledge of system integration, API architecture, and cloud-native application design.
- Experience mentoring developers and providing technical leadership.
- Ability to balance business needs and technical solutions, collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders, and dive into hands-on solution design.
- Interest in modernization, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Design and architect enterprise applications and cloud-based solutions within Microsoft Azure.
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
- Lead architecture discussions for application modernization, integrations, and cloud transformation initiatives.
- Provide technical guidance to software engineers and development teams throughout the SDLC.
- Evaluate existing systems and recommend architectural improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish architecture standards, best practices, and governance.
- Support project prioritization and solution design across multiple business units and product teams.
- Identify opportunities to improve application performance, scalability, security, and maintainability.
- Communicate architecture decisions and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Critical illness coverage
- Accident coverage
- Hospital coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents
- Short- and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
