What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solution Architect position at Copia Staffing Partners?
Solution Architect
Reading, PA | Hybrid (2–3 days onsite per week) | Contract-to-Hire (or Direct Hire, client is flexible)
One onsite interview is required
Local candidates within approximately 1 hour of Reading, PA preferred
No visa sponsorship available
Please send resumes to: aghosh@copiastaffing.com
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Solution Architect to design and guide complex enterprise technology solutions from concept through implementation.
The ideal candidate combines broad Solution Architecture experience with a strong software development background and is comfortable developing POCs, troubleshooting with engineering teams, and getting into the technical details when necessary. This is not a growth-into-architecture opportunity; the team is seeking someone who has already operated as a Solution Architect across multiple technology domains and can contribute with minimal ramp-up.
Responsibilities
- Design end-to-end solutions across applications, integrations, data, cloud, infrastructure, and security.
- Develop solution architectures, design patterns, standards, and technology roadmaps.
- Work closely with development teams throughout implementation and troubleshooting.
- Build POCs and provide hands-on technical support when needed.
- Identify architectural dependencies, risks, constraints, and trade-offs.
- Guide cloud and application architecture across AWS and/or Azure.
- Influence technical direction and build consensus across multiple teams.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI.
Qualifications
- 8 years of experience designing and implementing complex technology solutions.
- Strong Solution/Application Architecture experience with a software development background.
- Prior development experience with Java and/or Python.
- Strong application, integration/API, and data architecture knowledge.
- Cloud architecture experience with AWS and/or Azure.
- Experience with CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and modern Agile/DevOps practices.
- Familiarity with microservices, event-driven architecture, and modern distributed applications.
- Ability to develop POCs and troubleshoot technical issues alongside engineering teams.
- Demonstrated experience serving as a Solution Architect across multiple technology domains and contributing effectively with minimal ramp-up.
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence decisions without direct authority.
Nice to Have
- AWS or Azure certifications.
- AI/ML experience.
- IoT or other emerging technology experience.