Solutions Architect - Tools & Developer Experience - 3622698 (USA)

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Solution Architect - Tools & Developer Experience position! This is a 6 month contract-to-hire and will be remote in the United States.

This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Guide the organization's transformation from traditional engineering to GenAI-enabled engineering, defining architecture patterns and practices that embed AI capabilities into developer workflows and tooling ecosystems
• Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines and GenAI-enabled pipelines with integrated security scanning, compliance checks, and quality controls to streamline software delivery
• Architect toolchain solutions and integration patterns, ensuring a standardized, efficient tooling ecosystem that enables consistent, scalable interaction between applications, services, and AI capabilities
• Partner with engineering teams throughout the SDLC—from design through production—providing design oversight, guiding implementation decisions, and ensuring effective adoption of tools, pipelines, and development practices
• Collaborate with domain leadership and enterprise architects to understand business capabilities and translate them into comprehensive solution designs that align with architecture standards and financial targets
• Develop multi-platform runtime architecture strategies spanning cloud (Azure), co-location, and mainframe environments, ensuring seamless developer experience across heterogeneous platforms
• Participate in governance activities and evaluate the quality and compliance of delivered solutions to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards
• Research and identify potential impacts of emerging technologies and trends, continuously optimizing the developer experience based on feedback and evolving capabilities

What You'll Need to Have:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in solution architecture, software engineering, or related technical roles (or 9+ years combined higher education and work experience)
• Proven experience with multiple programming languages and modern development platforms, including SDKs, APIs, and automation tooling
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles, patterns, and integration strategies for building scalable applications and services
• Demonstrated ability to work in Agile environments and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across varying levels of the organization
• Solid track record of researching, evaluating, and articulating multiple approaches to solving complex technical problems
• Experience designing engineering workflows and CI/CD pipelines with a focus on developer productivity and toolchain optimization
• Ability to provide technical leadership and influence architectural decisions without direct authority

Pay Range: $65 - $80/hr

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