What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solution Architect position at DRC Systems?
Title: Solution ArchitectLocation: McLean, VA (5 days - Onsite)Duration: 3 Months Contract to Hire Job Description:Seeking a Transformation-Driven Senior Solution Architect to lead complex solution design within the Multifamily Business Unit. This role drives modernization, agile architecture, and enterprise technical direction across high-visibility portfolios. Ideal for someone passionate about technology transformation and enterprise-level architectural leadership. Our ImpactDefine overall technical vision and solution architectures for key business initiatives.Architect high-level solution intent, target state architectures, and roadmaps.Define and maintain reference architectures and architecture/design patterns.Own solution intent and architecture across information, application, technology, security, and deployment layers.Plan and maintain the Architectural Runway for future features & capabilities.Identify new technologies, propose alternatives, and enhance performance, CX, and cost efficiency.Support pre-deployment, deployment, and post-deployment phases.Participate in incident resolution and impact assessment.Build reusable reference implementations and maintain design pattern catalogs.Your ImpactCollaborate with Business Architects, CPO, PO, Agile Coaches to create solution & technical architectures.Ensure alignment with Enterprise Architecture, Risk, and Security standards.Drive product research, vendor evaluations, POCs, and technical RFP discussions.Work closely with development leads on design brainstorming & reviews.Resolve end-to-end implementation challenges across business requirements, design, code, testing & platform issues.QualificationsBachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred).15 years experience in Solutions Architecture & Business Application Development.Strong background in:Microservices, Micro-frontends, 12-factor appsCloud-native architecturesEnterprise-grade distributed systemsPrior software development background is required.10 years task/technical lead experience.Experience leading architects through large organizational transformations.5 years large-scale enterprise transformation experience preferred.Mortgage/secondary lending industry experience is a plus.Knowledge of modern enterprise platforms (industry-wide) preferred.Must-Have Qualifications18 years overall IT experience.8 years hands-on Solution Architect experience with strong stakeholder interaction skills.15 years Java development experience (mandatory).Strong experience with design patterns and architectural patterns.Proven ability to follow business problems end-to-end and deliver architecture aligned with business needs.Preferred: AIM experience.Keys to SuccessSelf-driven, energetic, and highly organized.Strong communication and executive-level stakeholder management skills.Ability to influence, collaborate, and present complex technical concepts in business terms.Technical depth across both legacy and modern cloud-based platforms.Leadership mindset with strong problem-solving and solution-design capabilities. Interview DetailsTotal Rounds: 3Round 1: Virtual – 30 mins (MS Teams – video mandatory)Round 2: On-site – 90 minsFinal Round: Virtual – 60 mins
Salary : $64 - $84
