Digital Solution Architect

Description:
*Hybrid in Charlotte, NC*

We are seeking a talented Digital Solution Architect II to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping the strategic direction of digital application development and cloud delivery. You will collaborate with a team of Solution Architects to modernize our application stack and empower Agile teams to deliver high-quality solutions efficiently. Your deep technical expertise will be crucial in cloud migration efforts, transitioning legacy on-premise systems to scalable, secure, and flexible cloud-native architectures.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $65 - $75 / hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Accelerate the ability to build and migrate applications and workloads to the Cloud.
• Architect and design C4 artifacts across the digital landscape, including Cloud, Web, Mobile, AI, API, SaaS, COTS, and Legacy on-premise systems.
• Create technical designs (e.g., Activity Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams, API specifications, message models) in collaboration with Enterprise Architecture, Product, and Infrastructure teams.
• Present and defend architectural designs in Cybersecurity and Architecture reviews, and share knowledge with SMEs, developers, and stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the development lifecycle-from design through testing, delivery, and support.
• Guide and mentor Solution Architects and Lead Engineers, fostering high-performing, cross-functional teams.
• Analyze business and non-functional requirements to define technical solutions.
• Challenge legacy thinking and drive innovation aligned with modern cloud technologies.
• Support various aspects of the Digital organization, including product, design, development, and delivery.
• Stay current with industry trends and help teams adopt modern application strategies.
• Contribute to the Agile Operating Model to ensure it supports the technology strategy.

Experience Requirements:

• 7-10 years of experience designing and developing enterprise solutions.
• Proven experience leading product teams in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, Google Cloud, SaaS).
• Hands-on expertise with AWS services (e.g., Terraform, S3, Lambda, Kinesis, Athena, EC2, EKS, EMR).
• Experience architecting Big Data/AI/ML analytics solutions and real-time streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka).
• Network & Cloud Security with deep knowledge of network security principles (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, OCI) is critical for securing modern infrastructures.
• Proficiency in CI/CD practices and infrastructure as code using Terraform.
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Experience mentoring architects and software engineers, and working across multiple SDLC methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall).
• Familiarity with externalizing APIs for third-party consumption.

Education Requirements:
BS in Computer Science, Math, or related engineering fields with 7+ years of relevant experience in technology architecture/leadership.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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