Technical Lead / Solutions ArchitectWe are seeking a senior Technical Lead / Solutions Architect to provide hands-on technical leadership across enterprise software initiatives. This role is responsible for leading cross-functional technical teams, overseeing application and integration architecture, ensuring code quality, and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions across the full software delivery lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor cross-functional technical teams, including developers, DevOps engineers, and QA resources.Own and oversee solution architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives, scalability, security, and performance requirements.Establish and enforce coding standards, architectural patterns, and best practices across teams.Provide hands-on technical guidance across end-to-end software delivery, including design, development, testing, integration, deployment, and support.Review and approve code, design artifacts, and technical implementations to ensure quality and maintainability.Design and implement API-driven, microservices-based architectures using modern cloud and container platforms.Guide teams in applying DevOps practices, CI/CD automation, and cloud-native delivery models.Oversee data integration and pipeline design using Azure Data Factory and related cloud services.Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and architects to translate requirements into technical solutions.Identify technical risks and proactively drive mitigation strategies.Support production environments, ensuring system stability, performance, and continuous improvement.Key SkillsProven leadership of cross-functional teams delivering enterprise software solutionsEnterprise application and integration architectureCode quality governance and technical standards enforcementCloud-native, microservices, and API-based designStrong communication, mentorship, and decision-making skillsRequired Experience & QualificationsExperience: 12+ years of professional experience in software engineering and technical leadership rolesCertifications: Current Microsoft / Azure certifications (latest versions required)Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale software delivery initiativesStrong understanding of Agile and DevOps delivery modelsTechnologies & ToolsBackend & APIs: .NET Core, ASP.NET, Web API, SQL ServerFrontend: JavaScript, Angular, React, jQueryPlatforms & Integrations: SalesforceCloud & Data: Microsoft Azure (latest versions), Azure Data FactoryDevOps & Architecture: Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, MicroservicesVersion Control: GitPreferred QualificationsExperience supporting large-scale public-sector or regulated environmentsStrong background in solution design for complex, multi-system ecosystemsExperience establishing engineering governance models and technical roadmapsAbility to balance strategic architectural oversight with hands-on technical leadership