Solutions Architect

Description
End-to-end architecture and integration
Own end-to-end solution architecture for capabilities across affected systems and channels.
Define target state, interim state, and migration approach; make explicit tradeoffs (cost, risk, complexity, time-to-deliver).
Design integration patterns (APIs, events/streams, batch) and ensure consistency of business rules and data flows across systems.
Non-functional requirements (auditability, scalability, resiliency, maintainability)
Translate business goals into non-functional requirements and architecture guardrails (SLOs, DR posture, data retention, security).
Ensure designs support auditability and traceability
Design for scalability and resiliency with clear failure modes, graceful degradation, and operational readiness plans.
Promote maintainability via standards, documentation, and reference architectures.
Data, databases, and reporting
Partner with database and engineering teams on data modeling, MySQL/Oracle strategy, and safe schema evolution.
Ensure reporting needs are addressed (metric definitions, data lineage, reconciliations, and query execution patterns) without compromising transactional performance.
Execution and governance
Lead architecture reviews and provide durable artifacts (diagrams, ADRs, interface contracts, runbooks, validation checklists).
Identify risks and dependencies early and drive mitigation plans.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Required qualifications
Experience producing solution architectures for enterprise systems, including integration and data flow designs.
Demonstrated ownership of non-functional requirements (auditability, scalability, resiliency, maintainability).
Working knowledge of databases and data patterns (MySQL/Oracle, transaction integrity, reporting considerations).
Strong communication skills-able to explain complex tradeoffs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred qualifications
Experience with HA/DR architectures and data replication patterns.
Experience with event-driven architectures and streaming data platforms.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Pittsburgh, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Pittsburgh,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.