Principal Solutions Architect, Blend

• Ability to lead discovery phases, conduct stakeholder workshops, and define technical strategies from ambiguous requirements
• Proven track record in delivering value-driven technical consulting services
• Expertise in cloud-native architectures across AWS, GCP, and Azure. Ability to develop scalable, high-availability solutions aligned with business objectives
• Experience with large-scale system designs, distributed systems, and scalable architectures
• Strong history of leading technical teams, fostering collaboration, and mentoring team members to drive innovation and excellence
• Excellent communication skills to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders
• Extensive experience designing data pipelines, ETL processes, and scalable data architectures
• Expertise in maintaining regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) across technology initiatives
• Understanding of best security practices (SOC-2, PGP, SSL/TLS protocols)
• Visionary Thinking: Ability to anticipate future technological needs and create forward-looking architectures
• Strategic Communicator: Capable of communicating complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner to both technical teams and business stakeholders
• Hands-Off Leadership: Able to guide technical direction without being involved in day-to-day coding or implementation

Desirable

• This is a contract opportunity that could become permanent over time
• Seeking a strategic and technically proficient Solutions Architect with experience in consulting and a demonstrated ability to lead discovery and delivery initiatives.
• This role demands a visionary leader with experience in driving digital transformation across cloud platforms, data engineering, and system architectures.
• The position will be responsible for setting the architectural vision, leading cross-functional teams, and aligning technology initiatives with business objectives while maintaining a strong focus on innovation and scalability
• Define and execute the long-term architectural vision, aligning technology strategies with business objectives
• Identify emerging technologies and assess their applicability to the organization or client needs
• Lead discovery phases for new projects, conducting interviews and assessments to understand client or stakeholder needs
• Consult with stakeholders to translate business goals into actionable functional requirements
• Drive technology roadmaps by aligning stakeholder objectives with best-in-class architectural practices
• Oversee and mentor development teams, guiding technical decision-making, project prioritization, and career development for team members
• Manage cross-functional collaboration across technical and non-technical teams to ensure seamless execution of architectural initiatives
• Provide high-level architectural guidance on cloud platforms, data engineering solutions, and system designs, ensuring they meet current and future business needs
• Ensure the creation of scalable, secure, and high-performance systems aligned with Well-Architected Frameworks (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Partner with business leaders and key stakeholders to understand their challenges and translate them into actionable technology roadmaps that align with overall company strategy
• Present findings, recommendations, and proposed architectures to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and buy-in
• Ensure governance and compliance across all technology initiatives, particularly in areas of data security, regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR), and cloud infrastructure management
• Conduct risk assessments and manage mitigation strategies for architectural initiatives