Solutions Architect – Enterprise Platform Modernization

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Hiring Remotely in Friendly, MD
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Senior level
Information Technology • Design
The Role
Embed with a client to analyze and document a .NET-based workforce platform, define modernization roadmaps, implement Azure-native CI/CD and observability, design integration and AI (LLM/RAG) architectures, reduce technical debt, and provide hands-on architectural leadership and client-facing consulting.
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Robots & Pencils is seeking a senior-level Solutions Architect to embed directly with a client’s engineering organization and modernize a mobile-first workforce management platform operating in production today. 

This is a hands-on architectural leadership role. You will analyze and document a multi- service .NET ecosystem, introduce modern DevOps and cloud practices, and define a clear technical vision ahead of a new VP of Engineering hire. 

You will actively shape backend architecture, integration strategy, CI/CD maturity, and AI- powered capabilities within a live enterprise system. This is not an advisory from a distance. This is embedded in delivery, influence, and execution. 

You will partner closely with the client’s Technical Lead to establish architectural clarity, reduce 

systemic risk and position the platform for scalable growth. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

Architecture Analysis & Road mapping 

  • Analyze and document 4 domain-specific .NET 8 / ASP.NET Core APIs and supporting SQL Server databases
  •  Map and rationalize 8+ enterprise integrations and system dependencies 
  • Produce clear architectural diagrams, integration flow documentation, and system boundary definitions 
  • Identify technical debt, scalability constraints, and modernization opportunities 
  • Develop phased architectural roadmaps aligned to business priorities 
  • Prepare cost-benefit analyses and evidence-based proposals for platform evolution 

DevOps & Engineering Maturity 

  • Design and implement CI/CD pipelines aligned with Azure-native practices 
  • Introduce sustainable branching strategies and release management standards 
  • Improve observability and monitoring using Azure Application Insights and related tooling 
  • Establish architectural standards for reliability, maintainability, and performance 
  • Promote automation and infrastructure best practices across environments 

 

AI & Intelligent Systems Integration 

  • Support architecture and integration of an Azure-hosted LLM / RAG-powered Q&A system 
  • Define retrieval workflows, integration points, and security boundaries 
  • Evaluate operational cost, performance, and scalability implications of AI workloads 
  • Ensure AI components align with enterprise authentication standards (Okta OAuth2 / OIDC) 

Integration & Platform Engineering 

  • Architect solutions across Azure services including Service Bus, Functions, and Notification Hubs 
  • Design event-driven and service-oriented patterns appropriate for enterprise scale 
  • Interface with SQL Server and distributed data architectures 
  • Maintain awareness of AWS ecosystems where cross-cloud considerations apply 
  • Provide architectural guidance across mobile clients (Swift/Kotlin) at a systems level 

Client Leadership & Consulting 

  • Act as a trusted technical advisor within the client organization 
  • Introduce change diplomatically through data-driven recommendations 
  • Translate technical trade-offs into business-relevant impact 
  • Facilitate architectural decision-making conversations with multiple stakeholders 
  • Partner with the client’s Technical Lead to define a forward-looking engineering vision 

Required Skills & Qualifications 

  • 8+ years of backend engineering experience with deep expertise in .NET and distributed systems 
  • Strong proficiency in .NET 8, ASP.NET Core, C#, and SQL Server 
  • Experience architecting systems in Microsoft Azure environments 
  • Hands-on experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices 
  • Experience designing enterprise integrations and event-driven systems 
  • Familiarity with OAuth2 / OIDC authentication patterns (Okta or similar providers) 
  • Experience supporting or integrating LLM-based systems (RAG, embeddings, retrieval patterns) 
  • Strong architectural documentation skills (diagrams, decision records, system mapping) 
  • Proven experience operating in client-facing or consulting environments 
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills 

Nice to Have 

  • AWS architectural awareness
  • Mobile architecture exposure (Swift, Kotlin at system design level)
  • Experience preparing technical proposals and cost analyses
  • Experience guiding organizations through engineering maturity transitions
  • Familiarity with Azure-hosted AI infrastructure and governance considerations 

Personal Competencies 

Trusted Advisor Mindset – Builds credibility quickly and introduces change through influence rather than prescription. 

Strategic Systems Thinking  Understands how APIs, databases, integrations, DevOps, AI systems, and organizational structures interact. 

Consultative Communication – Frames recommendations in terms of business impact, risk, and ROI. 

Execution Ownership  Drives initiatives from architectural analysis through implemented improvements. 

Collaborative Leadership  Leans on subject matter experts (mobile, domain) and strengthens the broader team rather than centralizing authority. 

Continuous Learner  Uses unstructured time for growth and skill development; stays ahead of platform and AI trends. 

 

Why This Role Matters 

At Robots & Pencils, we build smart systems for a human world. This role directly shapes the stability and evolution of a workforce platform relied upon daily by real users. By clarifying architecture, modernizing engineering practices, and introducing intelligent capabilities responsibly, you enable faster feature development, stronger system reliability, and long-term scalability. The architectural patterns established here will influence how this organization builds, integrates, and governs technology for years to come. This is embedded transformation with measurable business impact. 

 

Why Join Robots & Pencils? 

We don’t deliver slide decks. We deliver working systems and sustainable architectural Foundations. You’ll operate as a senior technical leader inside a live enterprise environment, influence long-term platform strategy, and shape how AI and backend systems coexist at scale. You'll grow through ownership, trust, and meaningful delivery outcomes. 

Top Skills

.Net 8,Asp.Net Core,C#,Sql Server,Microsoft Azure,Azure Application Insights,Azure Service Bus,Azure Functions,Azure Notification Hubs,Okta Oauth2,Oidc,Llm,Rag,Embeddings,Retrieval,Ci/Cd,Devops,Swift,Kotlin,Aws,Azure-Hosted Llm
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The Company
HQ: Chagrin Falls, OH
149 Employees
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

Robots & Pencils develops digital strategies and products that deliver exponential impact to our clients. We design and build solutions that unlock data and insights, infuse intelligent automation, and accelerate product innovation across the organization.

Everything we do starts by blending the sciences with the humanities, the Robots with the Pencils. Our top-tier talent fuses creativity + technology to help brands transform their businesses, deliver delightful customer and employee experiences, and maintain a competitive edge amidst a constantly changing industry landscape.

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