Lead Solutions Architect

More than 9,000 organisations use our HR and payroll suite, from regional hospitals to school districts. Annual releases gave way to two-week sprints years ago, and the platform now handles over 200 million API calls a day.

Position summary

Rutledge Digital has an opening for a Lead Solutions Architect. This role sits between sales, delivery and engineering. You'll scope solutions, write architecture documents and stay involved through implementation. This is a long-term contractor role, paid monthly in USD. Core hours are 10:00 to 15:00 CET. Most communication happens in Slack, with short video calls when needed.

In this role you will

• Define integration patterns using APIs, event streaming and middleware such as MuleSoft or Azure Integration Services
• Build proofs of concept to test risky assumptions
• Produce architecture diagrams, decision records and high-level designs
• Review designs from engineering teams and flag risks early
• Support presales with technical answers for RFPs and security questionnaires

Required qualifications

• 7+ years in software engineering, infrastructure or consulting, with at least three in an architecture role
• Strong diagramming and documentation skills (Lucidchart, draw, C4 model)
• Deep knowledge of at least one major cloud platform
• Track record estimating projects and working within client budgets

Preferred

• Salesforce, SAP or Workday integrations
• Data platform design with Snowflake or Databricks
• Kubernetes and microservices architecture

Salary range: $2,350 - $3,100 monthly

Compensation and benefits

• Paid time off
• Long-term engagement
• Monthly payments via wire transfer or Wise
• Company laptop

We will only contact shortlisted applicants.

Duration: 12 months. Start: Immediately.

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