Senior Technical Solutions Architect

This client is a highly regulated organization in Boston, MA undergoing a major digital transformation of a large-scale enterprise platform. This is a contract position with possible extension for a Technical Solution Architect focused on designing modern ecosystem leveraging cloud platforms, APIs, data architecture, and AI-enabled practices.

They're looking for someone who can challenge legacy thinking, influence decisions, and bring modern architecture practices into a highly visible transformation effort. Strong growth opportunity for someone who wants ownership, impact, and exposure to large-scale system design in a mission-driven environment.

Contract Duration: Through June 2027 with potential for extension or conversion
Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in IT delivery, software engineering, or enterprise architecture
• 5 + years in a Technical Solutions Architect / Enterprise Architect / Tech lead role
• Strong experience with cloud-based enterprise applications (AWS/Azure)
• Experience designing APIs, integrations, and modern system architecture
• Experience translating business needs into scalable technical solutions
• Experience working in Agile, iterative, product-driven environments
• Strong stakeholder communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience reviewing vendor solutions, architecture, and implementation quality

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with public sector or workflow heavy enterprise platforms (ERP, procurement, financial systems)
• Knowledge of modernizing legacy systems to cloud or modular architecture
• Background in data migration, governance, mapping, and analytics
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks (NIST, FedRamp)
• Hands-on with AI/ML development tools
• Experience designing systems for multiple user groups
• Exposure to test strategy, automation, and phased rollout approaches

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 35% Cloud Architecture
• 25% Data Architecture & Migration
• 20% Systems Design & Vendor Evaluation
• 20% AI/ Automation & Modern Development Practices

Daily Responsibilities

• 40% Hands On
• 30% Management Duties
• 30% Team Collaboration