Solutions Architect

Arlington, VA, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 2 days ago
Contract W2
Contract Corp To Corp
Contract Independent
6 Months
No Travel Required
On-site
Depends on Experience
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Skills

  • solutions architecture
  • IT policies

Summary

Summary
•    We are seeking a highly skilled Solutions Architect to analyze requirements and design practical technology solutions, then drive those solutions from concept to implementation. 
•    It requires strong technical knowledge, strategic decision-making, and collaboration skills to evaluate options (e.g., build vs. buy), create architecture, and guide teams.
•    The position also requires the solutions architect to lead cross-functional efforts, facilitating discussions, resolving issues, and ensuring alignment between business goals and technical delivery while communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 
Tasks / Performance Requirements
Task 1 – Solution Development and Planning
•    Analyze business and technical requirements.
•    Work with stakeholders to refine unclear requirements
•    Convert technical requirements into practical, implementable solution designs.
•    Turn ideas into actionable, deliverable solutions
•    Lead solution development.
•    Define delivery approaches for execution
 
Task 2 – Strategic Decision-Making
•    Evaluate build versus buy
•    Assessing commercial products and implementation approaches
•    Recommending optimal solution paths
 
Task 3 – Execution Leadership
•    Drive initiatives from discovery through implementation planning
•    Facilitate cross-functional collaboration
•    Communicate with executives, stakeholders, and engineers
•    Guide architecture discussions
 
Task 4 – Technical Expertise
•    Knowledge of modern enterprise technology
•    Knowledge of AI applications in solutions
•    Familiarity with IT policies and architectural principles
 
Required Qualifications
•    Minimum of 10 years of experience in solutions architecture
•    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
 
Preferred Qualifications
•    Experience analyzing business, operational, and technical requirements and translating them into practical, implementable solution designs and delivery approaches.  
•    Skilled in driving solution development efforts from early discovery through implementation planning, ensuring momentum, coordination, and execution across stakeholders and technical teams.  
•    Ability to take vague or loosely defined requirements and work collaboratively with stakeholders to shape actionable, deliverable technology solutions.  
•    Experience evaluating build-v-buy options, commercial products, integration approaches, and implementation alternatives, including identifying tradeoffs, risks, dependencies, and recommended paths forward.  
•    Proven ability to move initiatives forward by facilitating technical discussions, resolving blockers, coordinating cross-functional teams, and maintaining alignment between business objectives and delivery teams.  
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  • Dice Id: 10217276
  • Position Id: 528443-15352-
  • Posted 2 days ago
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