Infrastructure Architect (with cloud / telecom focus)

Industry : Telecom Job Title : Solution Architect Location : Dallas, TX || Middletown, NJ || Atlanta, GA Duration : 12 Months Contract + Extension Pay Range : $70 / hr - $75 / hr Day-to-Day Responsibilities : Partner with Product Development Managers (PDMs) to translate product requirements into detailed technical specifications. Design and document the end-to-end system architecture, ensuring alignment with overall product vision. Select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and platforms for optimal performance, scalability, and security. Develop prototypes and proof of concepts (PoCs) to validate design feasibility and surface potential technical challenges early. Provide architectural guidance and hands-on technical support to development teams throughout the build process. Oversee system integration with existing enterprise platforms; define and execute integration test plans. Maintain comprehensive technical documentation including architecture diagrams, design decisions, and best practices. Monitor post-launch performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and lead continuous improvement efforts. Must Haves : 8+ years of experience in software development or system architecture, including at least 3 years in a dedicated Solution Architect capacity. Strong proficiency in system design, API integration, cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and microservices-based architecture. Expertise in scalability, performance optimization, and security-by-design principles. Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable and maintainable technical solutions. The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements : medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking / public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)