Luna Data Solutions is seeking an Application Architect for a Hybrid 4 month contract to hire opportunity in Austin TX.
3-4 month contract initially, opportunity to apply for the position based on performance
Project Timeline and Collaboration
This engagement is expected to begin mid-February and run for four (4) months, with the intent to convert to full-time employment. Some on-site work is required for strategy and design sessions; however, much of the work may be performed remotely.
The architect will collaborate closely with technical leadership, product owners, business stakeholders, vendors, and technical delivery teams.
Will support modernization of core services by defining end-to-end solutions that streamline service delivery, improve consistency and speed, strengthen audit readiness and compliance, and enable trusted reporting and operational insight.
The solution direction is increasingly Salesforce-centered, supported by integrations to vendor platforms and remaining legacy/on-premises components.
- Lead solution architecture for initiatives spanning loan services automation, call center transformation, and data modernization
- Define end-to-end solution designs across CRM/SaaS platforms, integrations, vendor solutions, and legacy/on-prem components
- Partner with product owners and business stakeholders to translate service goals into technical requirements, architecture decisions, and delivery plans
- The ideal candidate will be proactive and able to work independently, coordinating closely with IT leadership and project teams to ensure alignment with program goals and sustainable implementation
Key Responsibilities
- Produce and maintain architecture artifacts (current/future state, integration flows, solution options, decision records)
- Define integration patterns and interface requirements; coordinate across internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure interoperability
- Lead design reviews and technical governance; ensure implementation aligns to standards, security expectations, and maintainability goals
- Support delivery execution (planning, dependency management, release readiness) and resolve cross-team technical risks
Project Description
- Modernization efforts are focused in three areas: Loan Services Automation, Call Center Transformation, Data Modernization
Minimum Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive experience in enterprise applications and integrations, including 3+ years leading solution architecture/design authority for complex programs
- 4+ years of experience designing solutions across CRM/SaaS platforms (including Salesforce), API integrations, third-party SaaS solutions, and custom/on-premises systems
- 4+ years of strong ability to partner with product owners and stakeholders to translate outcomes into technical requirements, architecture decisions, and delivery plans
- 4+ years of proven success guiding delivery teams through technical design reviews, implementation oversight, and release readiness
Preferred Skills
- Salesforce experience would be a plus
- 4+ years of producing and maintaining architecture artifacts (current/future state, integration flows, solution options, decision records)
- 4+ years of defining integration patterns and interface requirements; coordinate across internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure interoperability
- 4+ years of leading design reviews and technical governance; ensuring implementation aligns to standards, security expectations, and maintainability goals
- 4+ years of supporting delivery execution (planning, dependency management, release readiness) and resolve cross-team technical risks
This is contract to hire opportunity based in Austin, TX and no sponsorship can be provided. Luna Data Solutions, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, national origin, genetics, protected veteran status, and/or disability status.