Application Consultant - Microsoft Technologies

About the role

This contract role involves collaborating closely with architecture teams to drive execution and absorb day-to-day responsibilities. Located in Cincinnati, OH, the consultant will work on modernizing applications and developing strategies for AI integration. The position requires expertise in cloud platforms, data architecture, and application development.

Responsibilities

• Partner in the operations of the Architecture Center of Excellence, including agenda and content development.
• Co-author and maintain reference architectures and design patterns for various technologies.
• Contribute to solution architecture and design for new and modernized platforms.
• Provide architectural input across data platforms and guide through governance rollout.
• Support engineering and architecture councils as a working contributor.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in enterprise or solution architecture, preferably in financial services.
• Experience in operationalizing Architecture Centers of Excellence or similar forums.
• Strong written communication skills with a portfolio of technical documents.
• Comfortable engaging with both executive and engineering audiences.
• Experience producing concrete deliverables such as templates and runnable samples.

Skills

• Microsoft Azure
• Data Platforms
• AI Platforms
• Application Development
• DevOps Tools
• Observability Tools
• Power Platform

Pay

$79-89 per hour