Full stack Enterprise Solution Architect (JavaScript, angular, typescript, .net core, Graph QL))

📍 Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid / In-Office) – 555 California Street📅 Start Date: ASAP (May 1st Week)📄 Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire💼 About the RoleWe are looking for a highly experienced Full Stack Enterprise Solution Architect to lead the design and evolution of mission-critical platforms supporting investment management, trading, research, risk, and operations.This role sits at the intersection of architecture strategy and hands-on engineering, driving modernization of enterprise systems while ensuring security, scalability, compliance, and long-term maintainability in a regulated financial environment.You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, engineering teams, and leadership to translate complex requirements into robust, future-ready technology solutions.🔧 Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end architecture across frontend, backend, APIs, data, and cloudDesign scalable microservices, REST/GraphQL APIs, and event-driven systemsDrive enterprise architecture standards, patterns, and governancePartner with portfolio managers, analysts, and compliance teamsProvide hands-on technical leadership and mentorshipEnsure security, regulatory compliance, data governance, and performanceSupport cloud and hybrid architectures with focus on resilience & cost optimizationEvaluate and implement modern technologies, platforms, and AI capabilities✅ Must-Have Skills (Core Requirements)8+ years in Software Development & Solution ArchitectureStrong Full Stack Expertise:Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React / Angular / VueBackend: .NET Core / .NET 6+, C#, APIs (REST/GraphQL)Deep experience with Enterprise-Scale Distributed SystemsCloud Platforms: Azure (preferred), AWS or GCPArchitecture: Microservices, Event-Driven Systems, API DesignSecurity: Authentication/Authorization, OAuth, Data Protection, EncryptionStrong communication skills (technical + business stakeholders)⭐ Preferred / Nice-to-Have SkillsDomain experience in Asset Management / Financial Services / BankingDevOps: CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), Infrastructure-as-CodeContainers: Docker, KubernetesData Platforms: Snowflake, dbt, Azure SQLEvent Streaming / Data Engineering experience🤖 AI & Modern Tech (Highly Valued)Generative AI & LLMs: OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Azure OpenAIRAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), Embeddings, Vector SearchAgentic AI Architectures & AI-driven workflowsModel orchestration using Hugging Face, Vertex AI, OpenAI APIsExperience with enterprise AI platforms like ChatGPT Enterprise, Copilot Studio, Snowflake Cortex AI☁️ Cloud, DevOps & SecurityAzure Services: App Services, Functions, Identity & SecurityCI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub ActionsContainerization: Docker, KubernetesSecurity & Compliance: OAuth, DLP, Double Key Encryption, InfoSec standardsAI Governance: Data protection, credential security, compliance frameworks