Solution Architect

InSource, Inc; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

InSource, Inc. in Reading, PA is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design and guide complex enterprise technology solutions from concept through implementation.

The role blends hands-on development with architecture leadership, including building POCs, collaborating with engineering teams, and guiding cloud architectures across AWS and Azure. Local and hybrid work arrangements apply, with a focus on delivering scalable, secure solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years designing and implementing complex technology solutions.
• Strong solution/application architecture experience with a software background.
• Development experience with Java and/or Python.
• Cloud architecture experience with AWS and/or Azure.
• Experience with CI/CD, IaC, and modern Agile/DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with microservices, event-driven architectures, containers and distributed apps.
• Ability to develop POCs and troubleshoot with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solutions across application, integration, data, cloud, infrastructure, and security.
• Develop solution architectures, design patterns, standards, and technology roadmaps.
• Work closely with development teams throughout implementation and troubleshooting.
• Build POCs and provide hands-on technical support when needed.
• Identify architectural dependencies, risks, constraints, and trade-offs.
• Guide cloud and application architecture across AWS and/or Azure.
• Influence technical direction and build consensus across multiple teams.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI.

Skills

Solution architecture

Software development

Cloud experience

Communication

Tools

Java

Python

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

AWS

Azure

Job description

Reading, PA | Hybrid (2-3 days onsite per week) | Contract-to-Hire (or Direct Hire, client is flexible)

One onsite interview is required. Local candidates within a 1-hour drive of Reading, PA area.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Solution Architect to design and guide complex enterprise technology solutions from concept through implementation. The ideal candidate combines strong solution architecture experience with a software development background and is comfortable developing POCs, troubleshooting with engineering teams, and coding when needed.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solutions across application, integration, data, cloud, infrastructure, and security.
• Develop solution architectures, design patterns, standards, and technology roadmaps.
• Work closely with development teams throughout implementation and troubleshooting.
• Build POCs and provide hands-on technical support when needed.
• Identify architectural dependencies, risks, constraints, and trade-offs.
• Guide cloud and application architecture across AWS and/or Azure.
• Influence technical direction and build consensus across multiple teams.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience designing and implementing complex technology solutions.
• Strong Solution/Application Architecture experience with a software development background.
• Prior development experience with Java and/or Python.
• Strong application, integration/API, and data architecture knowledge.
• Cloud architecture experience with AWS and/or Azure.
• Experience with CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and modern Agile/DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with microservices, event-driven architecture, containers, and modern distributed applications.
• Ability to develop POCs and troubleshoot technical issues alongside engineering teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence decisions without direct authority.

Nice to Have

• AWS or Azure certifications.
• AI/ML experience.
• IoT or other emerging technology experience.