Head of Solutions Architecture & AI Modernization

The-Baldwin-Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baldwin Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Director of Solutions Architecture to lead the architecture function and translate business priorities into scalable, secure technology. You will set standards across applications, integration, cloud, and emerging technology initiatives.

You will partner with product, engineering, security, data, and infrastructure teams to guide solution design, govern architecture, and drive modernization and AI-enabled capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, or a related field is required.
• 10–12 years of progressive experience in solutions architecture or related technology roles, with 5+ years leading teams.
• Proven ability to develop and execute solution architecture roadmaps and modernization initiatives.
• Experience partnering with senior technology and business leaders and communicating with governance bodies.
• Certifications such as AWS, Azure, or TOGAF are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the solution architecture roadmap, standards, and operating model.
• Lead architecture review processes and governance forums.
• Guide application, integration, and cloud architecture practices.
• Evaluate and adopt enterprise platforms and cloud services.
• Partner with product, security, data, and risk leaders to align solutions.
• Mentor architecture managers and senior architects.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Cloud Architecture

AI & Intelligent Automation

Security & Compliance

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Budget & Resource Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MuleSoft

Kong

Apigee

AWS

Azure

Job description

The Baldwin Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Director of Solutions Architecture to lead the architecture function and translate business priorities into scalable, secure technology. You will set standards across applications, integration, cloud, and emerging technology initiatives.

You will partner with product, engineering, security, data, and infrastructure teams to guide solution design, govern architecture, and drive modernization and AI-enabled capabilities.