Technology Solutions Architect (.NET)

INSPYR Solutions; Dale City (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

INSPYR Solutions is seeking a Technology Solutions Architect to lead architectural design within Agile teams. You will translate business requirements into scalable, secure architectures, guide delivery, and ensure alignment with enterprise standards across multiple initiatives.

Key focus areas include .NET/C# development, Azure cloud environments, and mentoring delivery teams on modern practices and AI-enabled development. Charlotte onsite preference with 4 days/week onsite staffing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 5+ years in software development, solution design, or tech leadership.
• Experience as Solutions Architect or Technical Lead in Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-level solution architectures and select technologies.
• Partner with product/delivery to assess feasibility, scalability, risks.
• Maintain enterprise standards and architectural guardrails.
• Translate complex designs into clear communications for teams.
• Mentor delivery teams on technologies and AI-enabled practices.
• Provide build-vs-buy guidance for solutions and platforms.
• Research emerging tech for modernization opportunities.

Skills

.NET

C#

SQL

Git

Azure

CI/CD

Enterprise Architecture

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Title: Technology Solutions Architect (.NET)

Location: South Park – Charlotte, NC (Onsite 4 days/week, local candidates preferred)

Duration: 3–6-month Contract-to-Direct Hire

Compensation: $59 - $65/HR, Conversion Salary Range ($135,000–$ 140,000 + 15% Bonus)

Job Overview

The Technology Solutions Architect I is a senior technical leader embedded within Agile delivery teams, responsible for designing scalable, secure, and aligned technology solutions. This role translates business requirements into implementable architectures, applying sound software design principles and enterprise standards to complex initiatives.

The Solutions Architect provides architectural guidance throughout the full software development lifecycle, partnering closely with developers, product owners, and Enterprise Architecture to ensure solution integrity, technical quality, and predictable delivery outcomes. This role influences design and implementation decisions, mentors delivery teams, and proactively identifies risks, tradeoffs, and integration impacts across multiple concurrent initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Develop high-level solution architectures, define technology selections, and provide architectural oversight throughout implementation to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and high-quality execution.
2. Partner with product and delivery teams to assess technical feasibility, integration impacts, scalability, and architectural risks for new initiatives and enhancements.
3. Promote and reinforce enterprise development standards, patterns, and architectural guardrails, and recommend improvements to Enterprise Architecture where appropriate.
4. Translate complex technical designs, tradeoffs, risks, and trends into clear, concise communication tailored to delivery teams, architects, and executive leadership.
5. Mentor and coach delivery teams on technologies, systems, and business process integration, including guidance on effective and responsible use of AI-enabled development practices.
6. Provide architectural guidance on build-versus-buy decisions, including evaluation of custom solutions, SaaS platforms, and packaged technologies.
7. Research and evaluate emerging technologies, commercial platforms, and industry trends to identify opportunities for modernization and continuous improvement.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Leverages established Enterprise Architecture principles, standards, and reference patterns to guide solution design and ensure consistency across delivery teams.
• Strong foundation in software engineering principles, system design, integration patterns, and distributed architecture concepts.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience designing and delivering full‑stack web solutions (e.g., .NET, C#, SQL, Git) within Azure or comparable cloud environments.
• Experience working within Agile delivery models and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to evaluate architectural tradeoffs and clearly communicate risks, impacts, and technical decisions to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Prior experience serving as a solution architect, technical lead, or senior developer guiding design decisions within cross‑functional teams.
• Familiarity with AI‑enabled development practices and emerging AI technologies is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, solution design, or technical leadership roles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a Solutions Architect or Technical Lead within Agile delivery teams.
• Experience designing and delivering cloud‑based solutions (Azure preferred).

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

• N/A

Work Environment

• Office
• Location: South Park, Charlotte

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients'' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.