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 SDLCfrom design through productionproviding 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