Solution Architect (17784)

**Federal Project Requires US Citizen**Baer is looking for Solution Architect for a 12 month project located in Phoenix, AZTitle: Solution ArchitectLocation: Hybrid - Phoenix, AZ (2 days in-office weekly)Duration: 12 monthsRate: Hourly Plus Expenses ReimbursedAlignment: W2OverviewWe are Seeking an experienced Solutions Architect with strong expertise in AI, cloud, and backend development to design scalable solutions, lead technical teams, build AI-powered applications, and support client-facing pre-sales activities.Responsibility:Lead the architecture, design, and development of scalable AI, cloud, and backend solutions.Collaborate with sales, pre-sales, and delivery teams to identify opportunities and develop innovative solution offerings.Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional Agile development teams.Design and develop prototypes, proof-of-concepts (POCs), and proof-of-values (POVs).Support client engagements through hands-on development, architecture reviews, and technical problem-solving.Participate in pre-sales discussions, solution presentations, project scoping, and ROM estimations.Create and maintain architecture diagrams, technical documentation, data flows, and implementation guidelines.Establish architectural standards, best practices, and governance across projects.Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that deliver business value.Mentor engineers, promote knowledge sharing, and serve as a technical escalation point for complex challenges.Requirements:Strong full-stack development background with deep hands-on expertise in Python and Node.js.Experience designing scalable backend services, microservices, and distributed systems.Strong knowledge of API development and integration, including REST, GraphQL, and gRPC.Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure; AWS experience is an advantage.Practical experience with AI/ML technologies, including LLMs, prompt engineering, AI agents, and RAG architectures.Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases and data integration technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, or AWS Glue.Experience with technical solution design, architecture documentation, and software development best practices.Exposure to pre-sales activities, project estimation, and client-facing technical discussions.Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt quickly, and collaborate effectively across teams.Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.Familiarity with frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.Bachelor’s DegreeCompany Overview:Baer provides best-in-class engagement experiences for our consultants. Our job requirements are carefully vetted and are typically associated with pivotal programs offering tremendous opportunities to expand your skills leveraging the latest solutions.Baer is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.ALL OPEN JOBS