Odyssey Information Services

Odyssey is working with a Texas-based home building company to find an experienced Solutions Architect. This is a contract position located in Plano, TX.

Objective

The Solutions Architect plays a critical role in leading the organization’s digital transformation initiatives. This role is responsible for guiding internal and external stakeholders through the migration from legacy systems to modern, cloud-based IT environments. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical thought leader, providing architectural expertise, strategic guidance, and hands-on support for software design, system integration, and cloud enablement.

Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & Strategy

• Design cloud-native solutions to address complex business and technical challenges.
• Define and communicate architectural strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure solutions meet both current needs and future scalability.
• Ensure technical documentation is created and maintained for all applications.
• Design systems based on best practices, including the Well-Architected Framework.
• Develop integration solutions between critical business systems.
• Produce architectural documentation that outlines technical decisions and rationale.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

Application Development

• Apply a strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
• Conduct architecture and code reviews to maintain quality standards.
• Build proof-of-concept solutions to demonstrate viability and direction.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to software development teams.
• Champion new technologies and maintain awareness of emerging trends.
• Actively manage and reduce technical debt across systems.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and coach team members, promoting professional growth and skills development.
• Encourage and support adoption of the Well-Architected Framework across teams.

Security & Compliance

• Collaborate with IT and security teams to build and maintain a secure infrastructure.
• Ensure all solutions align with internal and external security requirements.

Vendor & Partner Engagement

• Manage relationships with technology partners and vendors to deliver effective solutions.
• Evaluate third-party solutions and integrations in line with enterprise standards.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the IT organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent experience (7+ years) will be considered.
• Proven experience in agile methodologies and DevOps practices for modern software development and deployment.
• Strong technical leadership and change management capabilities in a dynamic environment.
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure platforms, including data storage, processing, analytics, and security.
• Exceptional communication skills—verbal, written, and interpersonal.
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to balance short-term deliverables with long-term architectural goals.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work independently or as part of a team.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $75.00 - $90.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Plano, TX 75024 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Plano, TX 75024: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person