CornerStone Staffing is seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of modern, scalable, and high-performance solutions across web and mobile platforms. This role requires a seasoned technical leader with deep expertise in cloud technologies (Azure preferred) , modern software architecture, and enterprise-level system design.
The ideal candidate excels in translating business needs into robust, secure, and maintainable technical solutions while guiding engineering teams toward technical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and own the end-to-end solution architecture across multiple systems and platforms.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and infrastructure teams to design cloud-native and modern application solutions.
- Translate business requirements into technical designs, architecture diagrams, and implementation blueprints.
- Evaluate and recommend cloud and on-premises technologies aligned with project goals.
- Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability using best-practice architectural principles.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to development teams.
- Review designs and code to ensure alignment with architectural standards.
- Drive innovation through POCs, modernization efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.10+ years of experience in Solution Architecture or Senior Software Engineering roles.Strong understanding of modern frontend and backend stacks, cloud-native architecture, and networking fundamentals.Proven experience delivering digital solutions for consumer-facing web and mobile products.Hands-on experience in Azure (preferred) or AWS / GCP.Deep expertise with :Azure Event HubAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Blob StorageAzure DNSVirtual NetworksRedis CacheAzure App ServiceContainersExperience with both relational and NoSQL databases.Strong knowledge in :Solution & application designDatabase architectureNetworkingStorageIT securityExcellent communication skills and ability to partner with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Preferred Attributes
Experience architecting enterprise-grade, cloud-based systems for high-traffic, customer-facing applications.Knowledge of microservices, event-driven architecture, and API-first design.Strong analytical mindset with the ability to balance business context and technical complexity.