Solution Architect I

Computer Task Group; United States; Remote; USD 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

CTG is seeking a Solution Architect I for a remote engagement of 2 months. The role involves designing, evaluating, and guiding architectures across Azure, mainframe, and co-location environments, with emphasis on GenAI-enabled engineering and secure, scalable delivery pipelines.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience (or 9 years combined education/experience), strong communication, and collaboration skills to work with distributed teams across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant work experience, or 9 years of higher education and/or relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with multiple programming languages and software or service engineering and delivery.
• Experience developing and integrating applications using software architecture principles and design patterns.
• Ability to research emerging technologies, evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend approaches to technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, testing, and deployment of technology solutions that align with business needs and enterprise architecture standards.
• Collaborate with Agile teams, domain leaders, enterprise architects, and subject matter experts to evaluate solution options, communicate tradeoffs, and recommend technical approaches.
• Develop and refine conceptual, logical, and physical architectures for strategic initiatives.
• Provide architecture guidance for GenAI-enabled engineering, including AI-assisted development, code generation, copilots, intelligent automation, and modern developer workflows.
• Guide the design and optimization of CI/CD pipelines, integrated security and quality controls, developer toolchains, SDKs, APIs, and automation tools.
• Support scalable integration patterns across Azure cloud, co-location environments, and mainframe platforms.
• Partner with platform engineering, security, and enterprise architecture teams to promote consistent engineering practices and enterprise technology standards.
• Research emerging technologies and recommend improvements to architecture, development tools, and the developer experience.
• Participate in architecture governance, assess solution quality and compliance, and help resolve technical design challenges.
• Follow risk management, regulatory, audit, and internal control requirements; elevate identified risks as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Programming languages

Software engineering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Job description

Are you ready to join a growing team?

CTG is seeking to fill a Solution Architect I opening for our client.

Location: Remote

Duration: 2 months

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, testing, and deployment of technology solutions that align with business needs and enterprise architecture standards.
• Collaborate with Agile teams, domain leaders, enterprise architects, and subject matter experts to evaluate solution options, communicate tradeoffs, and recommend technical approaches.
• Develop and refine conceptual, logical, and physical architectures for strategic initiatives.
• Provide architecture guidance for GenAI-enabled engineering, including AI-assisted development, code generation, copilots, intelligent automation, and modern developer workflows.
• Guide the design and optimization of CI/CD pipelines, integrated security and quality controls, developer toolchains, SDKs, APIs, and automation tools.
• Support scalable integration patterns across Azure cloud, co-location environments, and mainframe platforms.
• Partner with platform engineering, security, and enterprise architecture teams to promote consistent engineering practices and enterprise technology standards.
• Research emerging technologies and recommend improvements to architecture, development tools, and the developer experience.
• Participate in architecture governance, assess solution quality and compliance, and help resolve technical design challenges.
• Follow risk management, regulatory, audit, and internal control requirements; elevate identified risks as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Support assigned technology initiatives by translating business requirements into scalable, secure, and compliant architecture solutions.
• Evaluate technical alternatives and balance business value, architecture standards, and implementation requirements.
• Guide engineering teams in adopting modern development platforms, AI-enabled tools, integration patterns, and delivery practices.
• Collaborate across technical teams and organizational levels to improve engineering efficiency and the developer experience.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities

• No direct supervisory responsibilities. Provides technical guidance and collaborates with engineering teams and stakeholders on solution design and implementation.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant work experience, or a combined minimum of 9 years of higher education and/or relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with multiple programming languages and software or service engineering and delivery.
• Experience developing and integrating applications using software architecture principles and design patterns.
• Ability to research emerging technologies, evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend approaches to technical challenges.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and work effectively with stakeholders at different organizational levels.

Education and Experience Preferred

• Graduate degree in a technical discipline.
• Experience in two or more technical roles related to banking technology design or in the financial services industry.
• Experience working in an Agile environment and delivering technical or enterprise-level presentations.
• Industry-recognized certification in programming languages and/or cloud technologies.
• Familiarity with GenAI-enabled engineering, AI coding assistants, CI/CD pipelines, developer toolchains, API integration, and Azure cloud architecture.
• Experience integrating cloud, co-location, and mainframe environments.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $43.06 - $71.76/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients' digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years' experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what's next - working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you'll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.