Solution Architect job at CRG Corporation in Charlotte, NC
Title : Solution Architect
Job Description:
Location: Charlotte, NC (hybrid)
Compensation: $80.00+ hourly
Duration: Contract to hire
Our global Fortune 500 client, with U.S. headquarters in Charlotte, NC, is a world class food service provider with a strong presence across the nation. Celebrating almost 30 years in North America, this employee-focused company has received honors for diversity and inclusion, innovation, health and wellness, and company culture. CRG has successfully placed over 220 employees within the last 7 years within this organization, known for its continuous growth opportunities, fantastic benefits package, innovative technology, flexible work environment, and collaborative culture.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to provide technical leadership across multiple development and solution teams. This role is responsible for designing sustainable, secure, and resilient architectures, aligning solution direction with enterprise strategy, and driving innovation across supported platforms and services.
The ideal candidate will combine strong business acumen with deep technical expertise to guide architectural decisions, modernize platforms, and ensure solutions meet evolving organizational needs.
Key Responsibilities
Develop Business and Platform Understanding
Develop and maintain a strong understanding of supported business areas and their unique challenges to inform architectural decisions and prioritization.
Align Architecture with Enterprise Strategy
Partner with business leaders and enterprise architects to align solution architecture with broader enterprise strategy and technology standards.
Drive Innovation and Technical Direction
Foster a culture of innovation within supported teams.
Take initiative in advancing solutions in the best technical direction to meet evolving business and technology needs.
Design and Document Architectural Decisions
Translate functional and technical requirements into clear architectural designs and documentation to support delivery.
Define patterns, standards, and best practices for implementation.
Provide Platform Subject Matter Expertise
Serve as a technical subject matter expert for supported platforms and services.
Guide solution design, technical decision-making, and adherence to architectural standards.
Enable Process Improvement and Integrations
Partner with internal teams to deliver process improvements through custom development and/or third-party integrations.
Design and support API integrations, event-driven solutions, and scalable system interfaces.
Modernize Platforms and Roadmaps
Design and oversee modernization roadmaps aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
Ensure solutions meet requirements for reliability, supportability, resilience, security, and performance.
Ensure Engineering Quality and Compliance
Review code changes and ensure development practices adhere to internal and external regulations and standards.
Oversee implementation of proper software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices, including CI/CD pipelines and quality controls.
Provide Technical Leadership and Troubleshooting Support
Provide consultation and guidance to product owners and stakeholders.
Mentor developers and support technical teams with complex problem-solving and troubleshooting.
Promote best practices for testing, monitoring, and reporting.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent professional experience.
Experience
4+ years of proven experience as a Solution Architect or in an equivalent technical leadership role.
Technical Background
Hands-on experience in software development.
Familiarity with programming languages such as C#, Node.js, and Python.
Experience with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
Experience working with APIs, event-driven architectures, and third-party integrations.
Engineering Practices
Strong knowledge of strategic IT solutions and best practices.
Experience with CI/CD deployment pipelines and mature SDLC processes.
Problem Solving and Communication
Excellent analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
Desired Skills
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Familiarity with Microsoft Azure DevOps.
Experience with AWS managed services.
Exposure to cloud-based architectures and distributed systems.
Category Code: JN008
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Job Description:
Location: Charlotte, NC (hybrid)
Compensation: $80.00+ hourly
Duration: Contract to hire
Our global Fortune 500 client, with U.S. headquarters in Charlotte, NC, is a world class food service provider with a strong presence across the nation. Celebrating almost 30 years in North America, this employee-focused company has received honors for diversity and inclusion, innovation, health and wellness, and company culture. CRG has successfully placed over 220 employees within the last 7 years within this organization, known for its continuous growth opportunities, fantastic benefits package, innovative technology, flexible work environment, and collaborative culture.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to provide technical leadership across multiple development and solution teams. This role is responsible for designing sustainable, secure, and resilient architectures, aligning solution direction with enterprise strategy, and driving innovation across supported platforms and services.
The ideal candidate will combine strong business acumen with deep technical expertise to guide architectural decisions, modernize platforms, and ensure solutions meet evolving organizational needs.
Key Responsibilities
Develop Business and Platform Understanding
Develop and maintain a strong understanding of supported business areas and their unique challenges to inform architectural decisions and prioritization.
Align Architecture with Enterprise Strategy
Partner with business leaders and enterprise architects to align solution architecture with broader enterprise strategy and technology standards.
Drive Innovation and Technical Direction
Foster a culture of innovation within supported teams.
Take initiative in advancing solutions in the best technical direction to meet evolving business and technology needs.
Design and Document Architectural Decisions
Translate functional and technical requirements into clear architectural designs and documentation to support delivery.
Define patterns, standards, and best practices for implementation.
Provide Platform Subject Matter Expertise
Serve as a technical subject matter expert for supported platforms and services.
Guide solution design, technical decision-making, and adherence to architectural standards.
Enable Process Improvement and Integrations
Partner with internal teams to deliver process improvements through custom development and/or third-party integrations.
Design and support API integrations, event-driven solutions, and scalable system interfaces.
Modernize Platforms and Roadmaps
Design and oversee modernization roadmaps aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
Ensure solutions meet requirements for reliability, supportability, resilience, security, and performance.
Ensure Engineering Quality and Compliance
Review code changes and ensure development practices adhere to internal and external regulations and standards.
Oversee implementation of proper software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices, including CI/CD pipelines and quality controls.
Provide Technical Leadership and Troubleshooting Support
Provide consultation and guidance to product owners and stakeholders.
Mentor developers and support technical teams with complex problem-solving and troubleshooting.
Promote best practices for testing, monitoring, and reporting.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent professional experience.
Experience
4+ years of proven experience as a Solution Architect or in an equivalent technical leadership role.
Technical Background
Hands-on experience in software development.
Familiarity with programming languages such as C#, Node.js, and Python.
Experience with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
Experience working with APIs, event-driven architectures, and third-party integrations.
Engineering Practices
Strong knowledge of strategic IT solutions and best practices.
Experience with CI/CD deployment pipelines and mature SDLC processes.
Problem Solving and Communication
Excellent analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
Desired Skills
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Familiarity with Microsoft Azure DevOps.
Experience with AWS managed services.
Exposure to cloud-based architectures and distributed systems.
Category Code: JN008
#LI-LB1
Apply Now
Apply Now