Technical Lead / Solutions Architect - Remote

Job Title: Technical Lead / Solutions Architect

Client: Illinois Tool Works
Location: Remote
Work Model: Hybrid (3–4 days onsite per week)
Duration: Long-term contract (potential for full-time conversion)

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead / Solutions Architect to join a growing team supporting multiple critical, highly regulated enterprise applications. This role requires a strong mix of technical expertise, leadership, and strategic decision-making, along with excellent communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and guide development teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical leader and decision-maker across multiple applications
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align business needs with technical solutions
• Lead and mentor junior and mid-level developers
• Perform deep code analysis to identify improvement and modernization opportunities
• Define and drive application transformation strategies, including:
  • Evaluating whether to rewrite or enhance legacy applications
  • Estimating timelines and assessing business impact
  • Designing approaches that minimize disruption to ongoing operations
• Serve as the point of contact for all development activities
• Support ongoing systems (~10% of role), including:
  • Handling tickets and implementing code changes
  • Providing backup support alongside analysts

Technology Stack

Current & Future Technologies:

• C#
•  MVC / Web Forms
• .NET Framework
• .NET Core 6

Applications & Environment

• Manage and modernize 10+ homegrown legacy applications
• Systems support key business areas:
  • Finance & Reporting
  • Tax Applications
  • Accounting Systems
  • Project/CapEx Tracking
  • Identity & Access Management
  • Integrations (notably Concur & Workday)
• Operate in a highly regulated environment (legal, audit, finance)
• No dedicated QA team — requires high ownership and precision in development

Team Structure

• 3 Full-Time Employees:
  • 2 Support Analysts (Senior + Junior)
  • 1 DBA
• 2 Contractors (Developers)

Required Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of software development experience (closer to 7 preferred)
• Strong expertise in:
  • C#,  MVC/Web Forms
  • .NET Framework & .NET Core
• Proven experience in a Technical Lead or Solution Architect role (or readiness to step into one)
• Experience working in highly regulated environments
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Evaluate and execute application modernization strategies
  • Make architecture-level decisions impacting business operations
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills (A+ required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in finance, audit, or compliance-driven systems
• Background in enterprise application transformation initiatives
• Familiarity with identity systems and integrations (Concur, Workday)