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Technical Lead & Solutions Architect
Ref No.: 26-00014
Location: Whippany, New Jersey
Position Type:Contract
Role: Technical Lead & Solutions Architect
Location: Whippany NJ (Onsite role)
Duration: Contract
Job Overview:
  • We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile professional to join our team as a Technical Lead & Solutions Architect. This hybrid role is designed for an individual who can bridge the gap between complex business challenges and innovative technical solutions. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership to our development teams, conduct in-depth business analysis to gather requirements, and design robust, scalable, and secure system architectures that align with our strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership & Team Management:
  • Lead and mentor a team of software developers, providing technical guidance, feedback, and support.
  • Conduct code reviews, ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices, and maintain high code quality.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues as they arise during the development and implementation phases.
  • Foster a collaborative team culture and work with project managers to ensure timely delivery of solutions within budget constraints.
Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering:
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders across various functions (e.g., finance, operations) to identify challenges, gather user requirements, and translate them into detailed technical specifications.
  • Perform in-depth analysis of existing systems and processes to find gaps, identify efficiencies, and propose improvements.
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation, including business requirements specifications, use cases, process flows, and data models.
Solutions Architecture & Design:
  • Design and develop comprehensive, end-to-end technical solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements (e.g., scalability, security, performance).
  • Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, tools, and frameworks, ensuring seamless integration with our existing IT landscape and alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
  • Create architectural blueprints, diagrams, and proof-of-concepts (PoCs) to validate solutions and guide development teams.
  • Present technical designs and strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, negotiating trade-offs and gaining consensus on architectural decisions.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in IT, with a strong background in software development/engineering.
  • Proven experience in a technical leadership or team lead role.
  • Demonstrated experience in business analysis and solution design/architecture.
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Technical Skills:
  • Strong understanding of software development languages and tools, cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and IT infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of a programming language e.g., Java, Python tec.
  • Proficiency in database management, systems integration, and security best practices.