Lead Java Practice Architect

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 opportunity for people to achieve fulfillment through career success.Ready to join us?Here’s what the opportunity supported through our TGS Talent Acquisition Team requires:The Lead Architect is a hands‑on technical leader responsible for defining and delivering end‑to‑end solution architecture for complex client and internal initiatives. The role drives technical direction across teams, ensures solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable, and guides delivery teams to build high‑quality solutions aligned with enterprise modernization goals. Lead Architects stay close to the code and runtime by validating key architectural decisions, contributing where needed on critical paths, establishing engineering guardrails, and leading design reviews. Success is measured by both architectural quality and production outcomes, with the role remaining primarily focused on hands‑on solution engineering and minimal delivery support. Occasional travel may be required, such as for engagement kickoffs.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn end‑to‑end solution architecture for a domain or major initiative, including integrations, data flows, and non‑functional requirementsDefine and govern architecture for large‑scale, distributed, cross‑platform systemsTranslate business goals into a pragmatic technical roadmap with product and engineering leadershipLead architecture and design reviews; document key decisions, trade‑offs, and guardrailsStay hands‑on through prototypes, reference implementations, and technical spikes to mitigate riskEstablish and enforce engineering standards across APIs, testing, CI/CD, and secure‑by‑default practicesEmbed operability by design, including observability, resilience, runbooks, and incident readinessServe as a technical escalation point and drive root‑cause analysis and systemic remediationContribute across the SDLC, including estimation, design, and deliveryMentor senior engineers and emerging architectsSupport pre‑sales with solution architecture and effort estimationContinuously evaluate and adopt new technologies and patternsLeads and mentors a team of architects, providing architectural oversight across multiple programs to drive consistency, scalability, and adherence to engineering best practices.Technical Skills and Experience:Bachelor’s degree /4-year college degree in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience15+ years of software development experience.12+ years of strong hands-on experience in .NET / .NET Core / C#.5+ years of experience as a Practice Architect, or Lead Architect.5+ years of experience with Azure or AWS (Azure preferred for .NET‑centric ecosystems).Technical ProfileSoftware EngineeringExpert‑level software engineering with proven experience designing and governing architectures for distributed systems, including clear boundaries, contracts, versioning, and data ownershipDeep expertise in .NET / .NET Core / C#, including refactoring mature codebases, performance tuning, and pragmatic framework evaluationStrong command of ASP.NET Core, Web APIs, RESTful services, and microservices architecturesAbility to define and enforce quality strategies across teams, including test automation, testability standards, and measurable quality outcomesHands‑on contributor through prototyping, reference implementations, deep code reviews, and critical‑path developmentRelevant technical certifications (Cloud, Architecture, or Development) are a plus.Engineering & ToolingExperience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar toolsAdvanced DevOps practices including CI/CD strategy, IaC, release safety, environment strategy, and scalable automationExperience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)Strong understanding of security, identity, compliance, and secure‑by‑default practicesFull‑stack solution design capability across frontend, backend, integration, and data layers, with depth in at least one areaAbility to establish architectural patterns that improve maintainability, reduce coupling, and enable independent team delivery.Cloud Platform ExperienceStrong experience with Azure or AWS (Azure preferred), including cloud‑native design patterns, security/identity, networking, deployment scalability, and cost awarenessAbility to define cloud reference architectures and guide tradeoffs across reliability, performance, and delivery speedHands‑on experience building, operating, and troubleshooting production cloud workloads using observability toolsAI Skills & Tool UsageSets expectations for responsible AI tool usage across teams, including validation, security, and IP/privacy considerationsEvaluates and enables adoption of AI tools that improve developer productivity and quality (e.g., code generation, testing, documentation)When relevant, defines architectural patterns for integrating AI services with appropriate governance and monitoringProfessional ExpectationsOwns technical direction and outcomes for a program or domain, driving clarity and decisions in ambiguous situationsInfluences across teams and stakeholders through strong communication and technical credibilityAccountable for production outcomes, including reliability, security, and performanceActs as a force multiplier through mentoring, coaching, and reusable reference solutionsMaintains hands‑on engagement to ensure architectural decisions translate into successful deliveryExperience working with an Agile methodology and iterative development.Experience with practices such as unit testing, static analysis and build automation.Experience in mentoring and coaching employees, with excellent leadership skills.Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Austin, TX.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $225000.00/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 TypeThis is a fully remote position.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.