What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT position at Direct Connect Group Dcg Llc?
DCG ONE is one of the largest privately held marketing service providers in the country. Based in Seattle, with locations in NYC and Maryland, we help companies deliver their brand worldwide through creative, print, and fulfillment services.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Solutions Architect will lead the architecture and technical direction for a portfolio of enterprise web properties in the travel services sector, supporting a Fortune 500 program. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote work with periodic on-site collaboration in Phoenix, AZ.
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply!
BENEFITS
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) with matching
- Accident Insurance
- FSA, HSA
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Monthly Cookie Days!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide hands-on technical leadership across application/API, database, and cloud domains, owning design decisions, guiding distributed engineering teams, and ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing systems.
- Integrate data sources, establish API standards, and translate logical models into high-performing physical designs with robust data ingestion, validation, and monitoring.
- Lead design and code reviews, coach engineers, drive process and technology improvements aligned with enterprise standards.
- Partner across teams to evolve the broader data architecture landscape and ensure platforms meet business, application, and infrastructure requirements.
- Create and maintain architecture diagrams and data flows, ensuring architectural decisions are documented in the appropriate systems and repositories.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 8–10 years of solution architecture experience in enterprise environments.
- Proven track record leading distributed teams (onshore/offshore), including successful engagements for Fortune 500 or large organizations.
- Microsoft Azure certifications preferred (Solutions Architect Expert, DevOps Engineer Expert).
- Experience with microservices, containerization, modern web development frameworks, and managing large web ecosystems.
- Familiarity with data visualization and business intelligence (BI) tools.
Technical Skills
- .NET Ecosystem (Expert-Level): Core and Framework, MVC, Blazor, Web APIs (REST, WCF), Entity Framework, Authentication & Authorization.
- SQL Server (Advanced): Administration, query optimization, stored procedures, SQL Server Profiler.
- Microsoft Azure: Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS), Azure Functions, App Services, SQL Database, DevOps, Monitor & Application Insights, Virtual Networks, Azure WAF, Cost Management.
Education / Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
ESSENTIAL ABILITIES
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Initiative and Independence
- Customer/Client Focus
- Written and Oral Communication Skills
- Ability to Motivate and Influence
- Problem Solving/Analytical Skills
- Technical Skills
- Results Driven
- Initiative and Independence
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritizing Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Flexibility & Adaptability
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged sitting and extensive data entry and typing
- Minimal lifting of office equipment and supplies
- May be required to frequently lift up to 20 lbs
- Hand dexterity and strength
- Flexibility in work hours may be required
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is hybrid, with remote work and occasional on-site collaboration in Phoenix.
DCG ONE does not tolerate discrimination of any type and offers equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, natural origin, age, disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other considerations made unlawful by Federal, State, or local laws. We believe in providing eligible and qualified employees with opportunities to advance. DCG ONE is an at-will employer