SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

DIRECT CONNECT GROUP DCG LLC • Phoenix, AZ

42d • $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 requires a highly collaborative individual who can operate across business and technical domains to bring clarity and structure to complex initiatives. The position includes regular on-site collaboration with client stakeholders 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, with a demonstrated track record of delivering scalable, production-grade systems.
• Proven track record leading distributed engineering teams (onshore/offshore), including successful engagements for Fortune 500 or large-scale organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authority.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in environments with evolving or ambiguous requirements, bringing clarity, structure, and direction.
• Strong experience with microservices architecture, modern web frameworks, and large-scale web ecosystems.
• Microsoft Azure certifications preferred (e.g., Solutions Architect Expert, DevOps Engineer Expert).
• Familiarity with data visualization and business intelligence (BI) tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
• .NET Ecosystem (Expert-Level): .NET 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, Azure DevOps, Monitor & Application Insights, Virtual Networks, Azure WAF, Cost Management
• Hands-on ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues across application, API, and cloud environments
• 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
• Multi-Tasking and Prioritizing Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Flexibility & Adaptability

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Azure certifications preferred (e.g., Solutions Architect Expert, DevOps Engineer Expert).
• Familiarity with data visualization and business intelligence (BI) tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain architecture diagrams and data flows, ensuring architectural decisions are documented in the appropriate systems and repositories.
• Translate business and product requirements into well-defined technical solutions by identifying gaps, edge cases, risks, dependencies, and downstream impacts; partner with stakeholders to refine requirements, coach best practices, and ensure work is development-ready.
• 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 data models into high-performing physical designs, ensuring robust data ingestion, validation, and monitoring processes.
• Lead design and code reviews, coach engineers, and drive process and technology improvements aligned with enterprise standards.
• Promote and reinforce adherence to SDLC best practices, ensuring work is development-ready and supporting a consistent delivery cadence across teams.
• Partner across teams to evolve the broader data architecture landscape and ensure platforms meet business, application, and infrastructure requirements.
• Serve as a technical partner to internal and client stakeholders, providing clarity on solution approaches, delivery considerations, and trade-offs to support informed decision-making.

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