Technical / Solution Architect - Contract (Raleigh, NC)

Technical / Solution Architect - Contract (Raleigh, NC) Shape how North Carolina's systems fit together, now and for the next decade. Mfinite Consulting is building a pool of technical, solution and enterprise architects for contract assignments with North Carolina state and public-sector agencies in the Raleigh area. Assignments typically run 12 months, often with extensions; agencies set the schedule (onsite, hybrid or remote). Pay & Schedule • $46 - $58 per hour, based on experience and skill level • Full-time, about 40 hours per week • Contract assignment; W-2 hourly employee of Mfinite Consulting LLC • Direct deposit Benefits for Full-Time Employees • Medical insurance with a choice of PPO plans • Dental and vision coverage • Basic life insurance • 401(k) retirement plan • Optional savings and early pay access What You'll Do • Design solution, application, technical or domain architecture for new and existing systems • Develop technical standards, reference architectures, patterns, blueprints and technology roadmaps • Assess whether proposed solutions fit the State's enterprise architecture (hardware, network, software, security) • Guide decision makers to the most compliant, cost-effective option • Work with agency SMEs, business liaisons and NCDIT to align business and IT • Research technology and market trends in your architecture area What You Need • Architecture or senior engineering experience (Junior 1-3 years, Mid-Level 3-5, Senior 5-7, Expert 7+) • Hands-on background in cloud (Azure or AWS), integration/APIs, data or infrastructure • Strong diagramming and written documentation skills • Eligible to work in the U.S.; able to pass a background check Great Fit If You Have • TOGAF, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect or similar certification • Public-sector enterprise architecture experience