Description Think of TEKsystems Global Services (TGS) as the growth solution for enterprises today. We unleash growth through technology, strategy, design, execution, and operations with a customer-first mindset for bold business leaders. We deliver cloud, data, and customer experience solutions. Our partnerships with leading cloud, design, and business intelligence platforms fuel our expertise. We value deep relationships, dedication to serving others, and inclusion. We drive positive outcomes for our people and our business, and we stay true to our commitments and act in harmony with our words. We exist to create significant opportunities for people to achieve fulfillment through career success. Ready to join us? Heres what the opportunity supported through our TGS Talent Acquisition Team requires: Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Practice Architect - II to join our team. This role involves designing and developing scalable enterprise solutions, building robust technical architectures across applications and infrastructure, and contributing to the full technology lifecycle from application design to deployment. You will work with modern frameworks, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices to architect and deliver production-ready applications and infrastructure. Solution Architecture & Design: Design and architect scalable full-stack applications across multiple technology domains Develop comprehensive technical solutions that align with business objectives and organizational standards Create detailed architecture diagrams, design documentation, and technical specifications Establish architectural patterns and best practices across development teams Evaluate and recommend technology stacks based on project requirements and organizational needs Lead architecture reviews and provide technical guidance on design decisions, DevOps & Infrastructure Architecture Design comprehensive CI/CD pipeline architectures and deployment strategies Architect infrastructure solutions using containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) Design infrastructure-as-code strategies and establish governance for infrastructure management Architect scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure across multiple environments Design disaster recovery, backup, and high availability strategies Establish DevOps practices, tooling strategies, and automation frameworks Design multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures based on organizational needs Architect solutions for configuration management, infrastructure provisioning, and deployment automation Platform Architecture & Integration Architect and design integrations across enterprise platforms and systems Develop integration patterns and establish API-first integration strategies Design data models, process flows, and automation frameworks Architect workflow orchestration and automation solutions Integrate enterprise systems, third-party applications, and custom solutions into cohesive platforms Design reporting, dashboards, and analytics solutions Lead platform optimization and performance tuning initiatives, Technical Architecture & Integration Architect robust frontend and backend service solutions using modern frameworks Integrate multiple systems, APIs, and third-party services into cohesive platforms Implement microservices architecture patterns and design distributed systems Design and optimize integration frameworks and data pipelines Develop and extend enterprise platforms and custom frameworks Observability & Reliability Architecture Design monitoring and observability strategies for applications and infrastructure Define service level objectives (SLOs) and reliability targets for critical systems Architect solutions for system observability, performance tracking, and health monitoring Establish best practices for alerting and incident response frameworks Design systems with resilience, fault tolerance, and high availability in mind Consider operational aspects and maintainability in architectural designs, Architecture Governance & Leadership Lead and facilitate Architecture Review Boards (ARBs) to evaluate technical designs and architectural decisions Establish and maintain architecture guilds and communities of practice across the organization Define architecture standards, guidelines, and governance frameworks for technology adoption and use Conduct architecture reviews and provide recommendations for design consistency and compliance Drive architectural consistency across multiple teams and projects Mentor and guide junior architects and technical leaders, contributing to technical leadership Collaboration & Quality Assurance Collaborate with product, engineering, business, operations, and infrastructure teams to translate requirements into technical solutions Ensure scalability, reliability, security, and compliance in all architectural decisions Participate in technical reviews, design validation, and architectural decision-making Participate in architecture guild meetings and community forums to share knowledge and drive technical excellence Mentor and guide junior architects and technical leaders, contributing to technical leadership Document architectural decisions and establish knowledge-sharing practices across teams Required Qualifications: Education & Experience Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field 15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or infrastructure design 10+ years of experience in architecting and designing large-scale systems or infrastructure solutions. Technical Expertise: Cloud Platforms: Deep understanding of AWS, GCP, or Azure architecture, services, and design patterns Containerization & Orchestration: Strong knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration strategies Infrastructure Design: Experience architecting scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions CI/CD & Deployment: Understanding of CI/CD pipeline design, deployment strategies, and infrastructure provisioning Infrastructure as Code: Familiarity with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) and practices Microservices & Distributed Systems: Strong understanding of microservices patterns, APIs, and distributed system architecture Integration Patterns: Experience with system integration patterns, message queues, event-driven architectures, and API design Security & Compliance: Understanding of cloud security, infrastructure hardening, and compliance requirements. Core Competencies Strong system design and architectural thinking skills Proven ability to make sound technical decisions and trade-offs Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities Strong communication and documentation skills Understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices Knowledge of security, scalability, and performance optimization Understanding of enterprise governance and compliance requirements Familiarity with observability, monitoring, and reliability concepts in system design Experience working with Architecture Review Boards or similar governance structures. Preferred Qualification - Enterprise Architecture (Good to Have): TOGAF certification or equivalent enterprise architecture methodology experience Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and governance models Knowledge of enterprise architecture tools (ArchiMate, Miro, Lucidchart) Experience in enterprise transformation and technology modernization Familiarity with technology portfolio management and application rationalization, Architecture Leadership & Governance (Good to Have) Experience establishing and leading Architecture Review Boards (ARBs) Experience building and managing architecture guilds or communities of practice Experience developing architecture governance frameworks and policies Experience facilitating cross-functional architecture discussions and decision-making Experience defining and communicating architectural standards and guidelines Experience mentoring architects and fostering technical communities Experience with architecture decision records (ADRs) and documentation practices Platform Experience (Good to Have) ServiceNow: Experience with ServiceNow platform architecture, implementation, configuration, and integration Salesforce: Hands-on experience with Salesforce architecture, customization, and platform design Knowledge of service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd, Consul) Experience with infrastructure automation tools and practices Familiarity with configuration management and policy-as-code solutions Understanding of edge computing and distributed infrastructure architectures Experience designing GitOps and continuous deployment strategies Knowledge of secrets management and infrastructure security patterns Cloud Architecture (Good to Have) AWS Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Architect, or Azure Solutions Architect certification Experience architecting multi-region or multi-cloud solutions Familiarity with cloud-native technologies and serverless architectures Experience with cloud migration strategies and legacy modernization Knowledge of cost optimization and cloud financial management practices, Observability & Reliability (Good to Have) Understanding of monitoring and observability architectures for infrastructure and applications Familiarity with observability tools and platforms (Datadog, Dynatrace, New Relic, Prometheus, ELK) Knowledge of SLOs, SLIs, and reliability measurement concepts Experience designing systems with high availability and resilience in mind Understanding of distributed tracing and system health monitoring approaches Knowledge of incident response and operational readiness practices Enterprise & Governance Experience in enterprise software development and large-scale system design Knowledge of compliance frameworks and security standards (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA) Understanding of IT governance, change management, and release management Experience with technical documentation and architecture decision records (ADRs) Familiarity with agile and DevOps methodologies AI & Advanced Technologies (Optional) Experience designing and integrating large language models (LLMs) and AI capabilities into enterprise systems Familiarity with agent frameworks and AI orchestration platforms Knowledge of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems and vector databases Understanding of AI/ML fundamentals and architectural considerations Experience with multi-agent systems and workflow automation Familiarity with AI observability and monitoring practices Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Dallas, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $156000.00 - $234000.00/yr. We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification. Additional earnings may be available through incentive programs like annual bonuses, profit sharing, etc. Our full-time, internal employment benefits include the following: Medical, Dental, and Vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life and AD&D for employee and dependents) Short and Long-Term Disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation Benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field. A minimum of 15 years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or infrastructure design is necessary. Additionally, 10 years of experience in architecting and designing large-scale systems or infrastructure solutions is required. Key technical expertise includes deep understanding of AWS, GCP, or Azure architecture, services, and design patterns, as well as strong knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration strategies. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible is also expected.