Solutions; Application Architect

Location: Plano, TX (100% Onsite - Local Candidates Only)

Contract: 12-month W2 contract with strong potential for extension

Pay Rate: $85-$90/hour (W2)

Client: Confidential Fortune 100 Global Automotive & Mobility Company

We are seeking an experienced Solutions (Application) Architect to support a global, enterprise-scale technology organization within the automotive and mobility space. This role focuses on solution design, architecture strategy, and technical leadership
, rather than hands‑on coding.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in microservices, cloud architecture (AWS), and distributed systems
, and excels at partnering with engineering teams and business stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and high‑quality technical solutions.

This is a high‑visibility, onsite role in Plano, TX
, working closely with cross‑functional teams on complex enterprise initiatives.

• Design and propose end-to-end application and solution architectures aligned with business and technical requirements
• Contribute to enterprise architecture strategy
  , standards, frameworks, and governance
• Partner with engineering, security, and infrastructure teams to define cloud‑native and microservices‑based solutions
• Analyze complex business and technical problems and recommend scalable, secure, and cost‑effective solutions
• Create and review architecture diagrams (UML, C4) and technical documentation
• Provide guidance on AWS security, privacy, and compliance best practices
• Review technical approaches and designs to ensure functional and non‑functional requirements are met
• Mentor and guide engineering teams on architecture patterns, performance, scalability, and reliability
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business‑friendly language
• Collaborate closely with cybersecurity and web security teams to ensure solution compliance
• Act as an individual contributor who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment

• 10+ years of total IT experience
  , including 3+ years in an Architecture role
• Strong experience with Microservices Architecture and distributed systems
• Mastery of one or more languages
  :
  Java, Golang, or Python (architecture‑level expertise; no daily coding required)
• AWS cloud experience (mandatory)
• Hands‑on experience with AWS security and privacy concepts
• Working knowledge of Dev Ops / Sec Dev Ops  practices
• Experience designing solutions in Kubernetes‑based environments
• Strong understanding of system integrations and cloud‑native application design
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Plano, TX

• Knowledge of authentication and authorization standards (OAuth, OpenID, SAML, JWT, X.509, mTLS)
• Familiarity with TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks
• Experience with service mesh and technology radar practices
• Exposure to mobile technologies
  , OCPP protocol, or Machine Learning concepts
• Experience building application roadmaps and long‑term architectural strategies

• Round 1: Technical Video Interview (MS Teams)

• Competitive $85-$90/hr W2 rate
• Long‑term contract with extension potential
• Work on enterprise‑scale, mission‑critical systems
• Collaborate with highly skilled architects and engineers
• Be part of a forward‑thinking organization shaping the future of mobility

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.