Solution Architect - Onsite

Job Description

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Solution Architect for an Onsite position with a Major Utility Company located in Columbus, OH. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This role serves as the lead architect and primary technical design authority for assigned projects. The ideal candidate will own the end-to-end solution design, from discovery through implementation, translating business objectives into robust technical requirements and ensuring delivered solutions align with enterprise standards.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the architecture lead and primary technical design authority for assigned projects

Own the end-to-end solution design from discovery through implementation and transition to operations

Facilitate architecture discovery, technical design workshops, and solution review sessions

Translate business processes, objectives, and requirements into solution components and technical requirements

Own the development and maintenance of Solution Design Documents and produce architecture artifacts such as system, application, integration, and data flow diagrams

Design solutions involving new and existing applications, SaaS platforms, cloud services, and on-premises systems

Define environment requirements for development, testing, production, and disaster recovery

Engage with Cybersecurity to identify and incorporate security, risk, privacy, and compliance requirements into the solution design

Lead technical discovery sessions and review design documentation from system integrators, vendors, and internal teams

Work with Enterprise Architects to align project solutions with technology strategies and target-state architectures

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline

Minimum eight years of Information Technology experience with emphasis in solution architecture, application architecture, or technical delivery

Demonstrated experience authoring comprehensive Solution Design Documents and end-to-end architecture diagrams

Experience designing solutions that span cloud, SaaS, on-premises, and third-party environments

Experience with application integration technologies, APIs, middleware, and event-driven architectures

Working knowledge of networking concepts, including firewalls, DNS, routing, and load balancing

Experience defining application environments, infrastructure dependencies, and operational support needs

Ability to identify relevant technical requirements and risks from business-focused discussions

Understanding of cybersecurity principles, secure solution design, and data protection

Strong communication, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills

Desired skills:

Experience with application portfolio management, modernization, or cloud migration

Experience with Azure Integration Services, MuleSoft, Boomi, Informatica, or comparable integration platforms

Experience with microservices, container platforms, and modern cloud-native architectures

Experience applying Agile, DevOps, and IT service management practices

Experience in the utility industry systems and business processes

TOGAF, Azure Architecture, AWS Architecture, or related architecture certifications

Pay range: up to $88.35 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.