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Technical Architect

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Overview Cotiviti is seeking a forward-thinking Technical Architect to join the team. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role responsible for defining and governing the end-to-end technical ...

Technical Architect

$67.75 - $82/hr

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Overview Cotiviti is seeking a forward-thinking Technical Architect to join the team. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role responsible for defining and governing the end-to-end technical ...

Technical Architect

Raleigh, NC

$64.50 - $77.75/hr

Technical Architect Location: Raleigh NC Description: We are looking to fill a position for technical Architect with Infrastructure as Code in Raleigh NC. Skills: Qualifications * Ability to identify ...

Technical Architect

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$68.50 - $82.75/hr

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Technical Architect LOCATION Chantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARY We are looking for a visionary Technical Architect ...

Technical Architect

Hartford, CT · On-site

$66.75 - $80.75/hr

The IT Technical Architect is responsible for defining, evolving, and maintaining technical and data architectures that support IT products across multiple business domains, including but not limited ...

Technical Architect

$67.75 - $82/hr

ABOUT THIS ROLE As a Technical Architect at Kibo, you will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of our ecommerce/OMS platform in conjunction with the technical architecture of our ...

Technical Architect

Hartford, CT · On-site

$66.75 - $80.75/hr

The IT Technical Architect is responsible for defining, evolving, and maintaining technical and data architectures that support IT products across multiple business domains, including but not limited ...

Technical Architect

Owings Mills, MD · On-site

$63.75 - $76.75/hr

Technical Architect Location: Owings Mills, MD (onsite) Job Type: Full time  Role- Technical Architect Work with Project teams/Tech Lead/Developers in defining application architectures and ...

Technical Architect

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$67.75 - $81.75/hr

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Technical Architect LOCATION Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARY We are looking for a visionary Technical ...

Technical Architect

Reston, VA · On-site

$140 - $190/hr

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Technical Architect LOCATION Reston, VA 20190 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARY We are looking for a visionary Technical Architect to ...

Technical Architect

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$140 - $190/hr

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Technical Architect LOCATION Chantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARY We are looking for a visionary Technical Architect ...

Technical Architect

Tysons, VA · On-site

$66.50 - $80.25/hr

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Technical Architect LOCATION Tysons, VA 22182 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARY We are looking for a visionary Technical Architect to ...

Technical Architect

Reston, VA · On-site

$69 - $83.50/hr

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Technical Architect LOCATION Reston, VA 20190 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARY We are looking for a visionary Technical Architect to ...

Technical Architect

Spring, TX · On-site

$61 - $73.75/hr

Technical Architect (Architect/Security/DevSecOps, Github) Bravotech a leader in IT staffing and staff augmentation services, seeks a strong Technical Architect with experience in DevSecOps, GitHub ...

Technical Architect

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$67.75 - $82/hr

Technical Architect Location: Remote Let's create our future together at The AES Group! About The AES Group: The AES Group is a premier technology and engineering consulting company that has been ...

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How much do technical architect jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for technical architect in the United States is $70.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63.70 and $76.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges technical architects face when aligning technical solutions with business goals?

Technical Architects often encounter the challenge of balancing technical feasibility with business objectives. They must translate complex requirements from stakeholders into scalable, sustainable solutions while considering budget, timeline, and resource constraints. Navigating differing priorities between IT teams and business leaders requires strong communication and negotiation skills. Successful Technical Architects regularly bridge gaps between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders to ensure solutions are both innovative and aligned with the company's strategic goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a technical architect, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Technical Architect, you need deep expertise in software design, system architecture, and development methodologies, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with architectural frameworks (such as TOGAF), cloud platforms (like AWS or Azure), and relevant certifications is highly valued. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help Technical Architects effectively collaborate with stakeholders and guide development teams. These skills and qualifications are essential to ensure robust, scalable solutions that align with business goals and technical requirements.

What is a technical architect?

A technical architect works in information technology. It’s their job to communicate the goals of upper management to the organization’s designers and developers. As a technical architect, you play a significant role in the development and implementation of new software, hardware, web sites, and other technologies. Your duties involve developing more efficient business solutions, managing all technology requirements, coordinating each specific project, and otherwise maintaining the company computer systems and network. The exact responsibilities vary widely depending on the employer and the particular industry.

What is a technical architect?

A Technical Architect is an IT professional responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of complex technology solutions within an organization. They create high-level architecture plans that align with business goals, ensuring systems are scalable, reliable, and secure. Technical Architects work closely with stakeholders, developers, and project managers to translate requirements into technical specifications and guide teams through the development process. Their role is critical in ensuring that IT projects are completed efficiently and meet organizational standards.

What is the difference between Technical Architect vs Software Engineer?

AspectTechnical Architect
Required credentialsBachelor's or master's in computer science, certifications like TOGAF or AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Work environmentDesigning system architecture, collaborating with development teams, overseeing technical standards
Employer and industry usageUsed across IT, software development, and enterprise architecture roles
Common search intentUnderstanding high-level technical planning and system design roles

While a Software Engineer focuses on coding and implementing software solutions, a Technical Architect is responsible for designing the overall system architecture and ensuring technical standards are met. Both roles require strong technical skills, but the Technical Architect has a broader strategic focus on system design and integration.

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Infographic showing various Technical Architect job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,236 per year, or $70.8 per hour.

$67.75 - $82/hr

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Technical Architect
Downey, CA
12+ months
Description:
A Technical Architect will serve as the manager of complex technology implementations, with an eye toward constant reengineering and refactoring to ensure the simplest and most elegant system possible to accomplish the desired need; understand how to maximize leverage of the open source community to deploy systems on Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) providers; be comfortable sharing knowledge across a multi-disciplinary team and working within various methodologies; and be a full partner in the determination of vision, objectives, and success criteria. The Technical Architect will architect the overall system by using prototyping and proof of concepts, which may include: modern programming languages (e.g., Ruby, Python, Node.js) and web frameworks (e.g., Django, Rails), modern front-end web programming techniques (e.g., HTML5, CSS3, RESTful APIs) and frameworks (e.g., Twitter Bootstrap, jQuery), relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), and "NoSQL" databases (e.g., Cassandra, MongoDB), automated configuration management (e.g., Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Salt), continuous integration/deployment, and continuous monitoring solutions; use version control systems (e.g., Git and GitHub); ensure strategic alignment of technical design and architecture to meet business growth and direction, and stay on top of emerging technologies; decompose business and system architecture to support clean-interface multi-team development; develop product roadmaps, backlogs, and measurable success criteria, and write user stories (i.e., can establish a path to delivery for breaking down stories) and clearly communicate and work with stakeholders at every level.
Skills Required:
The Technical Architect will possess knowledge and experience in analyses and development of conceptual designs and detail designs; developing JBOSS Messaging and connectivity with Spring-JMS connectivity; designing DB schema as per the requirements and in sync with the old system; implementing the daily and weekly jobs that interact with external interfaces; coordinating with business stakeholders to understand their requirements; communicate with cross-divisional personnel at both team and executive levels to understand performance measurement methodologies; and direct team members in compiling business requirements and executing project milestones.
Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in systems development, analysis, programming or testing.
Bachelor's degree in an IT-related or Engineering field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Skills Preferred:
Java, J2EE (JDBC, Servlets, JSP, AJAX, Hibernate, Spring, Web services) - Versata framework programming - BIRT forms development - Mobile application development using bootstrap - Versata framework development - Apigee API Management - Ionic - Angular - COBOL Development
Utilize Versata framework - Develop applications on the Websphere platform - Familiarity with SOAP/REST services - Documentum repository - Experience with working on enterprise software for Human Resource Management and/or Accounting/Procurement systems - Utilize Agile mythologies - Familiarity with Project Management tools (i.e., JIRA) - Knowledge of using ticket management systems (i.e., Cherwell Service Management) - BitBucket, Git, SQL, and BeyondCompare - BIRT forms development - Amazon Web Services
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Sunil Damagalla
West Advanced Technologies, Inc
E: sunil.d@wati.com D: 279-666-5837