Tech Lead/Solutions Architect

DescriptionRemoteOur client seeks a hands-on Tech Lead with strong Architecture capabilities to bridge Finance, Accounting, IT, and Development. The role combines technical leadership, hands-on development, finance systems expertise, and stakeholder management. The ideal candidate leads delivery, mentors engineers, partners with CFOs and Controllers, and drives modernization across .NET, SQL Server, Azure, Azure DevOps, and SAP-integrated finance applications.This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.Rate: $90.00 to $100.00/hr. w2ResponsibilitiesServe as technical lead and trusted advisor for Finance applications.Partner with Controllers, CFOs, Product Owners, and Finance stakeholders.Translate technical concepts into business terms for non-technical audiences.Apply accounting concepts to explain solutions, prioritize work, and enforce delivery accountability.Discuss financial controls, GRC, SOX, General Ledger, and finance processes.Lead and mentor development teams while remaining hands-on.Own delivery estimates, planning, and realistic timelines with capacity forecasts.Review code, approve pull requests, and oversee Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.Own deployments and release management.Expand and mature the Architecture practice and operate as a Solutions Architect.Create and maintain roadmaps, architecture diagrams, future-state designs, and modernization strategies.Sign off on architectural decisions and technical designs.Re-architect legacy apps to improve data quality, scalability, self-service, security, and operations.Support application modernization, lift-and-shift, and cloud hardening.Experience RequirementsProven experience as a Tech Lead with architecture responsibilities.Hands-on development with C#.NET, ASP.NET, SQL Server, HTML/CSS.Azure Cloud, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.Experience with MudBlazor or similar UI frameworks for business apps.Mandatory SAP experience with strong understanding of SAP architecture and integrations (ECC 6.0 and/or S/4HANA).Deep knowledge of Finance and Accounting domains and processes.History leading modernization and cloud initiatives.Effective communication with CFOs, Controllers, Product Owners, and finance stakeholders.Ownership mentality with accountability for team delivery.Forward-thinking approach to AI and emerging technologies.Education Requirements