Solutions Architect

Primary Job Title

Solutions Architect (Application)

Alternate / Related Job Titles

• Solutions Architect
• Application Architecture Lead
• Cloud & Microservices Architect
• Enterprise Application Architect

Location & Onsite Flexibility

Plano, TX — Onsite (100%)

Contract Details

Position Type:
Contract
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Start:
As Soon As Possible
Extension Possible:
Yes

Job Overview

The Solutions (Application) Architect will work within Connected Technologies
, providing technical solutioning and architectural leadership for enterprise and cloud-native applications. This role is focused on designing, proposing, and governing technical strategies
—not hands‑on coding—while partnering closely with engineering, security, and business teams to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant solutions. This position supports a connected vehicle program and requires strong expertise in microservices, AWS cloud, security, and Dev Sec Ops  practices
. An Export Control form is required at onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Enterprise Architecture strategy
  , establishing standards, frameworks, and guidelines
• Analyze complex business and technical problems and design end‑to‑end application architectures
• Partner with technology teams and business stakeholders to conceptualize new solutions and recommend technologies and implementation strategies
• Author and review architecture, design, and technical documents to ensure high‑quality deliverables
• Review technical approaches to ensure functional and non‑functional requirements are met
• Mentor and guide technical teams across multiple architecture styles and technologies
• Provide guidance on testing strategy, performance testing, profiling, and tuning
• Define and communicate complex technical solutions in clear business language
• Enforce architecture governance
  , standards, and principles toward target‑state architecture
• Create Level 1 architecture diagrams (vehicle‑to‑cloud, channel‑to‑cloud, system architecture)
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and web security teams to ensure compliance
• Act as an individual contributor who enjoys collaboration, mentoring, and security‑first design

Required

Skills & Qualifications (Must Haves) Architecture & Cloud

• 10+ years of IT experience; 3+ years as an Architect
• Strong experience in Microservices Architecture (Kubernetes‑focused)
• AWS cloud experience (mandatory) with strong emphasis on security and privacy
• Experience with Dev Sec Ops  / Dev Ops practices

Programming & Design

• Mastery in Java, Golang, or Python
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and application design principles
• Experience creating UML or C4 architecture representations

Delivery & Collaboration

• Ability to act as a trusted advisor to application teams
• Experience working in Agile/JIRA environments
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have

• Knowledge of authentication/authorization standards (OpenID, SAML, OAuth, JWT, X.509, mTLS)
• Familiarity with TOGAF
  , service mesh concepts, and Tech Radar practices
• Experience maintaining application roadmaps and long‑term architecture strategies
• Exposure to mobile technologies, OCPP protocol, or Machine Learning modeling

Compliance & Notes

• Role is within Connected Technologies
• Export Control form required at onboarding
• Similar in scope to Solutions Applications Architect roles

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

About the Company

A global automotive and mobility leader, recognized as one of the world’s most admired brands. The organization is shaping the future of mobility through innovative, high‑quality solutions that enhance lives. Team members are encouraged to Dream. Do. Grow. GTT is a minority‑owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American‑owned company in Alaska. As a Native American‑owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces.

Our clients include Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail organizations across the United States and Canada.

Job Number: 25-29561

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