Phoenix, AZ - IT - AZDES - DTS - Architect - Solutions Architecture Lead (Apps Dev Manager)

Position Information

Position Type

Staff Augmentation

Hours/Week

Billing Type

Hourly

Shift

Day

Projected Start Date

11/02/2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Projected End Date/Duration

06/30/2027

End Time

5:00 PM

Bid Limit Per Vendor

2

Number of Positions

1

Desired Career Level

None Selected

Minimum Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Weekend

None

Position Location

Address

1400 W. Washinton St.

City

Phoenix

State

Arizona

Zip

85007

Country

UNITED STATES

Requirements

Travel Required

No

Security Required

Yes

Onboarding Category

The following are required for bid submission

• Resume
• R2R
• Cover Letter
• Meets Work Location

Hybrid 4 days a week working from home. Local ONLY. Please do not submit the same resources from posting 13917. The manger would like to see new resources.

As the Solution Architecture Manager, you will be a strategic, dual-focus technical leader driving our next generation of enterprise systems. In this highly visible role, you will bridge the gap between traditional enterprise architecture and the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. You will not just oversee systems; you will be responsible for building modern, scalable software solutions with AI at their core.

Knowledge

Enterprise & Cloud Architecture

Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, API-first design, and major cloud platforms (Salesforce, Azure, GCP), including their native AI/ML stacks (e.g. Azure AI Studio).

AI/ML & Generative AI Ecosystems

Comprehensive knowledge of the AI lifecycle, Foundation Models (LLMs, SLMs), Natural Language Processing (NLP), computer vision, vector databases, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures.

MLOps & Data Engineering

Understanding of CI/CD for machine learning (MLOps), data pipelines, data lakes/warehouses, and model deployment, monitoring, and retraining strategies.

Security, Privacy & AI Ethics

Knowledge of data privacy regulations (CCPA), AI compliance frameworks (NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act), data residency, and techniques for mitigating AI bias, toxicity, and hallucinations.

Architecture Frameworks & Methodologies

Familiarity with standard architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and Agile/Scrum project management methodologies.

FinOps & Cloud Economics

Understanding of cloud cost management, particularly the cost structures associated with AI compute (GPUs, TPUs) and API token-based pricing models.

Abilities

Innate or acquired capacities to perform tasks and handle scenarios.

Business-to-Technical Translation

The ability to listen to non-technical business stakeholders, identify operational bottlenecks, and translate those needs into viable, cost-effective AI and architectural solutions.

Executive Communication

The ability to articulate complex AI concepts, architectural trade-offs, and ROI to C-suite executives and board members clearly and persuasively.

Risk Anticipation & Mitigation

The ability to foresee technical, security, or ethical risks in AI deployments and proactively design safeguards (e.g., human-in-the-loop workflows, data masking).

Adaptability & Continuous Learning

The ability to pivot rapidly in response to the fast-paced evolution of AI technologies, continuously absorbing new research and applying it to enterprise challenges.

Cross-Functional Influence

The ability to lead by influence rather than just authority, driving consensus among product managers, legal teams, security officers, and engineering leads to ensure smooth deployment of AI services.

Bachelors in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Proficiencies and techniques developed through training and experience.

System Design & Integration

Skill in designing scalable, secure, and resilient architectures that seamlessly integrate AI models into existing enterprise software, legacy systems, and user interfaces.

Technical Evaluation & Prototyping

Proficiency in assessing vendor AI solutions, open-source models (e.g., Hugging Face), and third-party APIs to determine the best build vs. buy approach for business use cases.

Technical Leadership & Mentoring

Skill in managing, coaching, and evaluating cross-functional technical teams, including cloud architects, data scientists, machine learning engineers, and software developers.

Strategic Roadmapping

Skill in creating and maintaining a technical vision and multi-year AI/architecture roadmap that aligns with the broader business objectives.

Budgeting & Vendor Management

Skill in negotiating technical contracts, managing software vendor relationships, and optimizing departmental and project budgets.

Software Development (High-Level)

Foundational skill in relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL, Java, or Go) to effectively review architecture, guide engineering teams, and troubleshoot complex integrations.

Required Skills

Skill Type

Skill Name

Skill

At least 3+ years as a Lead experience managing employees

Skill

AI experience

Skill

Jira or Devops experience

Skill

Agile Methodology

Preferred Skills

Skill Type

Skill Name

Skill

TOGAF

Skill

Product Management