Solution Architect

Vaco by Highspring • Contract • Remote • 1d ago

Solution Architect
DETAILS
Location: Remote
Position Type: 6M C2H
Hourly / Salary: to $150K+ (based on experience) + 15% bonus

JOB SUMMARY
Vaco is currently seeking a Solution Architect for a 6M C2H opportunity that is remote. The Solution Architect will partner directly with business stakeholders to design, build, integrate, and deliver enterprise application solutions across a diverse portfolio of enterprise platforms, COTS products, low-code technologies, and custom-developed applications. Rather than serving as a traditional architecture-only resource, the Solution Architect combines solution architecture, hands-on software development, enterprise integrations, platform configuration, and technical leadership to solve complex business challenges while establishing scalable application patterns across the organization.

Solution Architecture / Technical Ownership – Leading Enterprise Application Initiatives | Designing Scalable / Secure / Maintainable Solutions Supporting Long-Term Business Objectives
Business Requirements / Solution Design – Partnering with Business Stakeholders (HR / Payroll / Finance / Legal / Other Functional Areas) to Gather Requirements / Translate Business Needs into Effective Technical Solutions
Technology Evaluation / Platform Selection – Evaluating Business Requirements | Selecting the Most Appropriate Technologies / Platforms / Integration Approaches for Each Solution
Enterprise Application Integration – Designing / Developing / Implementing Integrations Between Enterprise Platforms / Third-Party Applications / Custom Services / Internal Business Systems
Hands-On Solution Development – Designing / Building / Configuring / Testing / Deploying / Supporting Enterprise Solutions
Enterprise Platform Solutions / Delivery – Designing / Configuring / Integrating / Delivering Enterprise Platforms (Workday / D365 / QuickBase / iCIMS / COTS Solutions)
Low-Code / Automation Development – Developing Point Solutions / Workflow Automation / RPA / Business Applications (QuickBase / Power Apps / Power Automate / UiPath)
Application Architecture / Technical Standards – Establishing Architecture Standards | Performing Design / Code Reviews | Ensuring Solutions Align with Enterprise Technology Standards / Best Practices
Azure Solution Delivery – Supporting Enterprise Applications Across Modern Azure Environments (Cloud Services / CI/CD / Infrastructure Automation)
Enterprise Integrations / APIs – Designing / Implementing REST API Integrations / Middleware Components / Custom Connectors | Supporting Services Across Multiple Enterprise Platforms
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) – Participating Throughout Design / Development / Testing / Deployment / Release Management / Production Support Activities
Cross-Functional Delivery Collaboration – Working Closely with Developers / QA Engineers / Product Owners / Enterprise Architects / Business Stakeholders | Delivering High-Quality Technology Solutions
Solution Delivery / Operational Support – Troubleshooting Application / Integration / Deployment Issues | Performing Root Cause Analysis / Implementing Long-Term Corrective Actions
Technical Leadership / Architecture Guidance – Providing Technical Leadership Across Architecture / Development / Integration / Automation / Enterprise Application Delivery | Mentoring Development Teams

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Solution Architecture / Hands-On Delivery – Designing Enterprise Solutions | Hands-on Development / Configuration / Integration / Deployment / Production Support
Business Requirements / Solution Design – Gathering Business Requirements / Facilitating Technical Discussions / Translating Business Objectives into Scalable Technical Solutions
Enterprise System Integration – Designing / Implementing Integrations Across Multiple Enterprise Platforms / Applications / APIs / Third-Party Solutions
Modern Application Development (5+ years | hands-on) – Developing Enterprise Applications (C# / JavaScript / .NET Technologies / Modern Development Frameworks)
Azure Platform – Supporting Enterprise Applications in Azure Environments (PaaS / SaaS / Azure DevOps / CI/CD / Modern Cloud Services)
IaC (working knowledge) – Terraform (strongly preferred) / Infrastructure Automation / Modern Cloud Deployment Practices
Enterprise Business Platforms – Configuring / Integrating / Extending / Supporting Workday / D365 / QuickBase / iCIMS, etc.
Low-Code / Automation (hands-on) – Developing Solutions using QuickBase / Power Apps / Power Automate / UiPath
Application Integration Technologies (strong) – REST APIs / WebServices / Authentication Mechanisms / Middleware / Enterprise Messaging / Backend Services
Enterprise Data Platforms – SQL Server / Azure SQL / CosmosDB / Enterprise Data Integration Practices
DevOps / SDLC – Supporting Azure DevOps / Git Repositories / CI/CD Pipelines / Agile Development Methodologies / Modern Software Delivery Practices
Technical Leadership – Lead Technical Initiatives Across Multiple Concurrent Projects | Providing Architecture Guidance / Code Reviews / Mentorship
Cross-Functional Collaboration – Working Effectively with Business Stakeholders / Developers / Product Teams / Enterprise Architects
Troubleshooting (hands-on) – Troubleshooting / Resolving Complex Application / Integration / Platform Issues | Delivering Practical Business Solutions

PREFERRED (not required)

Healthcare Industry – Supporting Healthcare Systems / HIPAA / PHI Protection /Healthcare Regulatory Requirements
Business Domain (familiarity) – HR / Payroll / Finance / Legal / Recruiting / Additional Enterprise Business Functions
Cloud / Infrastructure Experience – Exposure to Azure Infrastructure / Terraform / Cloud Deployment Automation / Modern Platform Engineering Practices
Hands-On 50/50 Architecture / Development Background – Combining Enterprise Solution Architecture with Hands-On Development / Implementation
Startup / Transformation – Working in Fast-Paced / Growing Organizations Where Architects Design / Build / Integrate / Deploy / Support Solutions Across Multiple Technologies