Solutions Architect

CapTech Consulting; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Learning & Development support

401(k) Matching

Mental health platform

Inclusive fertility and family-forming coverage

Personalized lifestyle benefits stipend

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Solutions Architect with expertise in artificial intelligence to design and deliver innovative solutions for clients. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in technology consulting, with a strong background in AI/ML, cloud platforms, and programming. Success in this role involves advising clients, leading initiatives, and ensuring high-performing, scalable AI systems. Join a firm committed to flexibility, career development, and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technology consulting, software architecture, or solution architecture.
• Hands-on experience designing and delivering AI/ML solutions in production environments.
• Experience with API design, microservices architecture, and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with client stakeholders to understand business objectives.
• Lead workshops, discovery sessions, and solution envisioning engagements.
• Collaborae with data scientists, engineers, and developers for implementation.

Skills

AI/ML solutions

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

APIs and microservices

Programming languages

Data architecture

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

LangChain

Job description

CapTech is a team of master builders, creators, and problem solvers who help clients grow efficient, successful businesses. We unite diverse skills and perspectives to transform how data, systems, and ingenuity enable each client to advance what’s possible in a changing world.

As perceptive partners, our U.S-based consultants find inspiration in the unknown and enjoy getting our hands dirty solving our clients’ myriad of challenges. Across industries and business goals, we fuse technical depth and analytical prowess with creative savvy to move clients forward. This drive helps each organization use technology, management, and insight to turn ideas into action. Together, we create outcomes that exceed the expected — which is one of the reasons we’ve been on the Inc. 500/5000 list for over a decade.

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experiencedSolutions Architect – AIto design, lead, and deliver innovative artificial intelligence solutions for our clients. This role blends deep technicalexpertisewith strong consulting skills, enabling you to translate business challenges into scalable, AI-driven architectures. You will work closely with client stakeholders, delivery teams, and leadership to drive successful outcomes across a variety of industries.

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement & Advisory

Partner with client stakeholders to understand businessobjectivesandidentifyopportunities toleverageAI/ML solutions

Serve as a trusted advisor, guiding clients on AI strategy, roadmap development, and best practices

Lead workshops, discovery sessions, and solution envisioning engagements

Design end-to-end AI/ML architectures, including data pipelines, model development, deployment, and monitoring

Define scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and platforms for AI development (e.g., LLMs, NLP, computer vision)

AI/ML Delivery Oversight

Provide technical leadership across AI initiatives from concept through production

Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and developers to ensure successful implementation

EstablishAgenticOpspractices, including CI/CD for models, model versioning, and lifecycle management

Pre-Sales & Business Development

Support sales teams with solutioning, proposals, and client presentations

Develop reusable assets, accelerators, and AI solution offerings

Contribute to thought leadership, whitepapers, and go-to-market strategies

Governance & Best Practices

Ensure responsible AI practices, including ethics, bias mitigation, and compliance

Define architecture standards, design patterns, and governance frameworks

Stay current on emerging AI trends and technologies

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field

10+ years of experience in technology consulting, software architecture, or solution architecture

Hands‑on experience designing and delivering AI/ML solutions in production environments

Experience with API design, microservices architecture, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Experience working with Frontier AI models, local andopensourcemodels

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their AI/ML services

Proficiencyinmultipleprogramming languages

Experience designing data architectures and working with large‑scale data platforms

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with tools such asLangChain, vector databases, and prompt engineering techniques

Knowledge of data engineering tools (Spark, Kafka, Databricks, Snowflake)

AI/ML certifications or cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Machine Learning, Azure AI Engineer)

Experience with Legacy Systems and Architectures including SaaS

Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value

Leadership and mentoring capabilities

Adaptability in fast‑paced, client‑facing environments

What Success Looks Like

Delivering scalable, high‑impact AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes

Building strong client relationships and becoming a trusted advisor

Contributing to the growth of AI capabilities and offerings within the firm

Enabling teams through best practices, innovation, and technical leadership

Additional Information

We want everyone at CapTech to be able to envision a lasting and rewarding career here, which is why we offer a variety of career paths based on your skills and passions. You decide where and how you want to develop, and we help get you there with customizable career progression and a comprehensive benefits package to support you along the way. Alongside our suite of traditional benefits encompassing generous PTO, health coverage, disability insurance, paid family leave and more, we’ve launched extended benefits to help meet our employees’ needs.

• CapTech is committed to providing a flexible work environment and helping our employees achieve a work‑life balance that suits their individual needs. Employees must be available to work onsite in a client location or a CapTech office as requested. We allow CapTech employees to work remotely when compatible with CapTech and client needs.
• Learning & Development – Programs offering certification and tuition support, digital on‑demand learning courses, mentorship, and skill development paths
• Modern Health – A mental health and well‑being platform that provides 1:1 care, group support sessions, and self‑serve resources to support employees and their families through life’s ups and downs
• Carrot Fertility – Inclusive fertility and family‑forming coverage for all paths to parenthood – including adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, pregnancy, and more – and opportunities for employer‑sponsored funds to help pay for care
• Fringe – A company paid stipend program for personalized lifestyle benefits, allowing employees to choose benefits that matter most to them – ranging from vendors like Netflix, Spotify, and GrubHub to services like student loan repayment, travel, fitness, and more
• Employee Resource Groups – Employee‑led committees that embrace and incorporate diversity and inclusion into our day‑to‑day operations
• Philanthropic Partnerships – Opportunities to engage in partnerships and pro‑bono projects that support our communities.
• 401(k) Matching – Generous matching and no vesting period to help you continue to build financial wellness

CapTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of equality, inclusion and fairness — each foundational to our core values. We strive to create a diverse environment where each employee is encouraged to bring their unique ideas, backgrounds and experiences to the workplace. As part of this commitment, CapTech will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

At this time, CapTech cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work directly for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.