Technical Architect

Technical Architect | Full-Time Temporary (W-2)

Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour (W-2), based on experience level and assignmentLocation: North Carolina; on-site, hybrid, or remote depending on the assignment

Technical Architects shape how systems are designed and fit together. You'll create blueprints and standards, guide teams through implementation, and help leaders choose the right solutions.

Also known as: Solution Architect, Enterprise Architect, Application Architect, Domain Architect

What you'll do

• Design application, technical, domain, or solution architectures
• Develop technical standards, blueprints, reference architectures, and roadmaps
• Check that proposed solutions fit existing hardware, network, and systems
• Guide decision makers to the solution that best fits the enterprise architecture
• Lead technology projects in your area of responsibility
• Help define team structure and staffing for technical work
• Research technologies and trends in your architecture area
• Align business and IT stakeholders on technical direction

What you'll need

• Engineering or infrastructure experience including design responsibility (see experience levels below)
• Experience with enterprise integration and cloud architectures
• Strong communication with technical and business audiences
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Degrees and certifications are verified before placement.

Nice to have

• TOGAF or cloud architect certifications

Tools you may use: Visio / Lucidchart, ArchiMate, Azure, AWS

Experience levels

• Junior: 1-3 years
• Mid-Level: 3-5 years
• Senior: 5-7 years
• Expert: 7+ years

Each assignment has its own required skills, tools, and experience level. We review the specific requirements with you before your resume is shared for any assignment.

What to expect

• Full-time temporary assignment, W-2 employment with Garden Life Development
• Typically 40 hours per week
• On-site, hybrid, or remote, depending on the assignment
• Assignment length varies by project and is shared with you before you accept
• Health and welfare benefits; details provided with your offer
• A personal orientation before your first day, and a GLD contact for support throughout your assignment