Solution Architect / Technical Lead

St. Louis, MO, United States (On-site)

Contract (2 months 20 days)

Published 6 hours ago

stakeholder management

data architecture

.net

performance optimization

CI/CD

java programming

AI/ML

Performance & Reliability

We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect / Technical Lead to drive the architecture, design, and technical delivery of enterprise-scale solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining technical strategies, leading development teams, ensuring solution quality, and collaborating with business stakeholders to deliver scalable and high-performing applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define end-to-end solution architecture aligned with business and technology objectives.
• Lead technical design discussions and provide architectural guidance to development teams.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions.
• Drive application modernization, cloud adoption, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Review system architecture, design documents, and code to ensure adherence to standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with Program Managers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and other stakeholders.
• Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Lead performance optimization, security, scalability, and reliability improvements.
• Mentor and guide development teams on architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Ensure successful project delivery by providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of IT experience with strong expertise in solution architecture and technical leadership.
• Experience in designing and delivering enterprise-grade applications and platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile, and DevOps practices.
• Expertise in cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Proficiency in architecture patterns, microservices, APIs, and integration solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Java, .NET, Python, Node.js, or other modern technology stacks.
• Strong understanding of databases, data architecture, and system integration.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud-native architectures and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and governance models.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools.
• TOGAF, Azure Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, or similar certifications are preferred.
• Exposure to AI/ML, Data Analytics, or Digital Transformation programs is an added advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Solution Architecture
• Technical Leadership
• System Design & Integration
• Cloud Architecture
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Management
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Team Mentoring & Coaching

Success Criteria:

• Successful delivery of scalable and secure enterprise solutions.
• Improved system performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Effective collaboration between business and technical teams.
• Timely resolution of architectural and technical challenges.
• Adherence to organizational architecture standards and best practices.

The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $36.98/hour - $57.79/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.