Digital Solutions Architect (Cloud-Based Applications)

Job Title: Digital Solutions Architect
Location: Madison, WI (Hybrid - must be able to work onsite ~10 days/month)
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Duration: 6 months contract-to-hire

Overview
We are seeking a Digital Solutions Architect to support the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and flexible application solutions within a cloud-based environment. This role focuses on application architecture and works closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and third-party partners to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
This position plays a key role in defining architecture patterns, promoting best practices, and guiding development teams across multiple initiatives. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in cloud technologies, solution architecture, and modern application design principles.

Key Responsibilities
* Partner with business and technology teams to define and deliver scalable architecture solutions aligned to business needs
* Analyze business requirements and translate them into architectural designs and technical strategies
* Develop and promote reusable architecture patterns, standards, and best practices
* Collaborate with development teams to provide hands-on architecture guidance throughout the SDLC
* Evaluate build vs. buy decisions and recommend optimal technology solutions
* Support integration efforts across distributed systems and third-party platforms
* Identify gaps in current architecture and recommend improvements
* Contribute to architecture roadmaps and long-term technology strategies
* Ensure solutions align with modern security standards and enterprise architecture principles
* Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineering teams

Core Requirements
* Experience designing and implementing enterprise application architectures
* Hands-on experience in AWS environments
* Strong understanding of modern architecture patterns, including:
○ Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
○ Microservices and decoupled design principles
○ Cloud-native application design
* Experience working with integration patterns and distributed systems
* Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Experience collaborating with third-party vendors and cross-functional teams
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex organizational environments

Technical Skills & Tools
* Cloud Platforms: AWS (required)
* Application Architecture: Microservices, serverless architecture, API-driven design
* Security: IAM, data protection (DLP), secure architecture design, Zero Trust principles
* Integration & Messaging: API gateways, event-driven architecture, messaging/queueing tools (e.g., SQS)
* Development Background: Experience with at least one or more of the following:
○ JavaScript
○ Python
○ Java (reading/understanding existing code is beneficial)
* Infrastructure & Compute: Experience with EC2, serverless (Lambda), and container services (ECS/EKS exposure preferred)

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience developing architecture patterns and standards for engineering teams
* Familiarity with architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, ITIL, Zachman)
* Exposure to data architecture, streaming, and integration design
* Understanding of emerging technologies, including AI/ML applications within enterprise solutions
* Strong adaptability and ability to learn new technologies quickly
Experience
* Approximately 5 years of experience in solution architecture, software engineering, or related fields (flexible based on level of expertise)
* Prior hands-on experience building applications in AWS-based environments

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Company Profile:

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.

Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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