Solutions (Application) Architect

Solutions (Application) Architect

Location: Plano, TX (100% Onsite - Local Candidates Only)
Contract: 12-month W2 contract with strong potential for extension
Pay Rate: $85-$90/hour (W2)
Client: Confidential Fortune 100 Global Automotive & Mobility Company

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Solutions (Application) Architect to support a global, enterprise-scale technology organization within the automotive and mobility space. This role focuses on solution design, architecture strategy, and technical leadership, rather than hands-on coding.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in microservices, cloud architecture (AWS), and distributed systems, and excels at partnering with engineering teams and business stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and high-quality technical solutions.

This is a high-visibility, onsite role in Plano, TX, working closely with cross-functional teams on complex enterprise initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and propose end-to-end application and solution architectures aligned with business and technical requirements
• Contribute to enterprise architecture strategy, standards, frameworks, and governance
• Partner with engineering, security, and infrastructure teams to define cloud-native and microservices-based solutions
• Analyze complex business and technical problems and recommend scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions
• Create and review architecture diagrams (UML, C4) and technical documentation
• Provide guidance on AWS security, privacy, and compliance best practices
• Review technical approaches and designs to ensure functional and non-functional requirements are met
• Mentor and guide engineering teams on architecture patterns, performance, scalability, and reliability
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language
• Collaborate closely with cybersecurity and web security teams to ensure solution compliance
• Act as an individual contributor who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Must-Have Qualifications

• 10+ years of total IT experience, including 3+ years in an Architecture role
• Strong experience with Microservices Architecture and distributed systems
• Mastery of one or more languages: Java, Golang, or Python (architecture-level expertise; no daily coding required)
• AWS cloud experience (mandatory)
• Hands-on experience with AWS security and privacy concepts
• Working knowledge of DevOps / SecDevOps practices
• Experience designing solutions in Kubernetes-based environments
• Strong understanding of system integrations and cloud-native application design
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Plano, TX

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Knowledge of authentication and authorization standards (OAuth, OpenID, SAML, JWT, X.509, mTLS)
• Familiarity with TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks
• Experience with service mesh and technology radar practices
• Exposure to mobile technologies, OCPP protocol, or Machine Learning concepts
• Experience building application roadmaps and long-term architectural strategies

Interview Process

• Round 1: Technical Video Interview (MS Teams)

  • Fundamental Architecture & In-Depth Technical Discussion (1 hour)

• Round 2: Onsite / MS Teams

  • Problem Solving & Solution Design using Whiteboarding (1 hour)

Why This Role?

• Competitive $85-$90/hr W2 rate
• Long-term contract with extension potential
• Work on enterprise-scale, mission-critical systems
• Collaborate with highly skilled architects and engineers
• Be part of a forward-thinking organization shaping the future of mobility

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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